Travel Details That Can Save Your Trip

By Richard Chappoe

The summer is slowly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still take a trip. Here are some tidbits of information to take into account for the last trip of the summer.

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. Packing for Europe – If you are packing for Europe, pack light! Europe is not another planet. They have soap, books, clothes and so on. You can buy it there. Trust me!

4. Garbage Bag Pants – Despite it being roasting in the summer, many historical sites will require you to wear pants to enter. You can usually rent garbage bag pants around these areas. They look like pants, but are made of the garbage bag material.

5. Backpacking in Russia – Russia is a tremendous country to backpack. That being said, pick pockets abound in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Don’t wear the pack on your back. They will slice it and take off with the contents.

6. Rubber Bottom Backpacks – If you are going to do some backpacking across a region, make sure to buy a backpack with a hard rubber bottom. It prevents rips and such when you set the pack down, which you will do often.

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. Solo Travelers and Hostels – If you are traveling by yourself, you may eventually need some social time with other travelers. Hostels are the place to get it.

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. Japanese Rice Etiquette – When eating rice in Japan, never stick your chopsticks in the rice such that they are standing up vertical. It is a symbol of death.

I have to admit I am addicted to travel. Experiencing another culture and way of life is just tremendous. Of course, you need to know how to laugh at yourself as well. Have a great trip.

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