For those of you planning your first trip abroad, I will share my travel tips, most of which I learned the hard way!
1. Pack your bag, then take half the clothes out! Take a small carry on that will be easy to handle.
2. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes on the flight.
3. Take 2 comfortable pairs of shoes, one closed toed.
4. Learn at the minimum a few phrases of the language or languages native to the countries you will visit. Believe me, your visit will be a lot more fun and people will bend over backwards to help you.
5. Take an extra fold up bag.
6. Take a journal or even better, a micro tape recorder. Details tend to soon fade in your memory.
7. If possible, mark your photos by recording or some other method so you remember exactly where you took them. When you get home, immediately categorize them.
7. Besides the medicines you usually take, include a prescription of antibiotics. Believe me, you don't want to come down with a stomach problem or chest infection without medicine!
8. Check out the country or countries you plan to visit regarding what vaccinations you may need, as well as safety tips.
9. When speaking English in a non-English language country, speak softly, not louder.
10. When sightseeing, remain alert!
11. Lastly, don't be the "Ugly American". Respect the culture of other countries.
Anyone have others to add? Please feel free to comment!
1. Pack your bag, then take half the clothes out! Take a small carry on that will be easy to handle.
2. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes on the flight.
3. Take 2 comfortable pairs of shoes, one closed toed.
4. Learn at the minimum a few phrases of the language or languages native to the countries you will visit. Believe me, your visit will be a lot more fun and people will bend over backwards to help you.
5. Take an extra fold up bag.
6. Take a journal or even better, a micro tape recorder. Details tend to soon fade in your memory.
7. If possible, mark your photos by recording or some other method so you remember exactly where you took them. When you get home, immediately categorize them.
7. Besides the medicines you usually take, include a prescription of antibiotics. Believe me, you don't want to come down with a stomach problem or chest infection without medicine!
8. Check out the country or countries you plan to visit regarding what vaccinations you may need, as well as safety tips.
9. When speaking English in a non-English language country, speak softly, not louder.
10. When sightseeing, remain alert!
11. Lastly, don't be the "Ugly American". Respect the culture of other countries.
Anyone have others to add? Please feel free to comment!
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