Avoid touching Thai people (patting children is a big no no) on the head as it is considered the most sacred part of the human body. Conversely, Thai people consider the feet the least sacred part of the human body; therefore avoid pointing the soles of your feet at Thai people or sacred objects, especially…
Category: TRAVEL TIPS
Travel Tips (2015)
Avoid visiting Rome and Paris in August as many of the residents (shopkeepers and restaurant owners) go on vacation during the month; their shops and restaurants may be closed. Be cognizant of your surroundings and belongings while at major train stations in Europe, like Termini Station in Rome or Gare de Lyon in Paris. For…
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Travel Tips (Anatomy)
Before leaving on your trip to a foreign country, inform your credit card company and debit card bank that you will be traveling outside of the US. They will typically ask what countries and when. Avoid the money exchange kiosks at the airport if possible; withdraw cash at ATMs in the foreign country as they…
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Travel Tips (2012)
Withhold judgment as best as possible. Accept that some advertised tour packages have an ulterior motive (i.e. to sell you local products or optional add-ons). Memories are not the only thing you can take back home. If you find a souvenir that you like, can afford, and will fit in your suitcase, buy it with…
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Travel Tips (2010)
Avoid connecting at Heathrow Airport. To get a fuller experience of a place, try staying with a local or staying in an area where mostly locals live. Try the country’s most popular/iconic dishes but also try lesser known ones. Learn a few words in the local language. Embrace or, at the very least, be cognizant…
