Author: Rod Tilton
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As we come out of the cold months of winter, it is time to start planning some trips. To enhance your trips from here to there, keep the following in mind.
1. Foreign Pay Phones – Picking up the phone in another country can present a host of challenges. For instance, how much does the call cost? In most countries, you can now buy calling cards that work the phones to save you the hassle.
2. Stupid Foreigner Tricks – Locals sometimes like to have a joke at your expense. It usually has to do with food. Don’t eat strange stuff unless others are.
3. Deadly Ice Cubes – If you are concerned about the quality of water at a destination, don’t make a common mistake. What is it? Drinks with ice cubes. The ice cubes are made from the same water!
4. Montezumas Revenge – If you get diarrhea in a country, you need to focus on keeping hydrated. Try drinking one glass of carbonated water with a table spoon of sugar.
5. Russia, Friends and Vodka – Russia is a great place to visit. The people are friendly and vodka drinking is very common. Have fun, but use your common sense. Some Russians are simply too friendly if you know what I mean.
6. Wrinkle Free Pants – Always take a pair of wrinkle free pants. You can roll them up to save space. You will need them to enter churches, museums and other places.
7. Taking Travel Guide Books – If you are traveling to multiple destinations, travel guide books can become an issue. Simply put, they are heavy. Pack one for the first destination. You can trade books with other travelers you meet.
8. Laptop Charging – When traveling, it is vital you know what the ampage is in the country you are in. More than a few laptops have been zapped by being hooked up to a 220 outlet. Take a regulator to make sure this doesn’t happen.
9. Asian Airport Relaxation – If you find yourself stuck in an airport in Asia for a bit, take a look around. Most have massage spas on the premises or just outside the front. It beats trying to sleep in uncomfortable seats.
10. Walking at Night – One of the great things about traveling is experiencing the nightlife in a new location. When walking on the streets, keep in mind things may be different. In some countries, manholes are not always covered!
Ultimately, we all find different things in our trips. Whatever your preference, you can only get it by jumping out there and going. Don’t procrastinate, just go.