have to agree ,going all that way for a year,you will be kicking yourself if you dont visit the neighbouring countries,Vietnam is well worth a visit.
As for money ,you will never have enough,especially if a b.g gets her claws into you.i would try and set as much up in an emergancy reserve fund as you can,as you will never know what will happen from day to day while your in LOS,remember even paradise comes at a price
