they Do things differently they don't all speak English or choose Not to
the Toilets are not always free Learn the Basics in the Language of the Country you are Visiting Please. Thank. you where is the Toilet. How Much .
I was Lost In Germany and and needed to find the Railway station so i asked where is the Train Place
In Germany for wo ist der Zug Platz and the Girl Laughed and showed Me
I she also told me i what i Should have asked wo ist der Bahnhof where is the Railway station
and for the Underground it is wo ist die U-Bahn she smiled and laughed at my German so she had a Good experience as did I
Politeness in a Foreign country has its own rewards
that showed in St Petersburg Moscow Belatus lithuania last year I had a Ball and spoke Mostly English
well I always travel light
my clothes all do the this goes with that thing and you basically need the same amount for a weekend away as you do for a year away
the next thing I would mention is attitude
essential to remain calm resourceful ever vigilant flexible spontaneous
and there is a HUGE difference between travelling and vacationing
Get a map while you're still at home - they may not have any at the airport.
Also, get some cash while you're still at home - the ATM at the airport may not work, or worse, swallow your card.
Memorize the name of your hotel, and carry its address with you.
Avoid taxis if you can.
pack EVERYTHING you need.