The absolute beginners guide to renting a scooter in Southeast Asia

OK, so this one’s bound to be a bit longer than the usual post. It’s also one that should be considered an essential part of one’s Asian experience – especially in areas where public transportation is rare and rip-off artists hike up fares on taxis and tuk-tuks.PROTIP: this article distinguishes between scooters (which are automatic bikes) and motorcycles (where gears are manually controlled by the feet and require a kickstart).