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3 4 5 6 [Next] - When you're planning to visit bazaars, but you don't like to be hassled by vendors all the time, here's a tip: pick out one of those so called students that offers to guide you around. Make clear to him you want to walk and look around but don't plan to buy anything. You pay him a little amount of money, he'll keep the vendors off, and you won't get lost in these dark, narrow streets (that all look the same)! Lies Rottiers ID1158 - Having been the veteran of many walking holidays in both this country (UK) and further afield, I feel qualified to share a tip that has always stood me well. During holidays such as walking trips, you are likely to cover considerable ground - so you are wise to prepare your feet well. If blisters develop on your feet whilst trekking towards Matchu Picchu in Peru, you can't go looking for a chemist to solve the problem. My tip: 1. Make sure you carry an adequate supply of Vaseline or Neutrogena cream to apply to your feet before you begin to walk. This enables the free movement of your skin inside your boots, without causing blistering. 2. If you do develop a blister that pops, apply an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin and put on a band aid to prevent infection. For Latin America and Spain destination guides, be sure to visit Pura Aventura Active Holidays. Peter Richards ID2201 - In a restaurant, ask for a bottle of water UNOPENED. Have them open it at the table, and you can be sure you won't get local water ... bottled. Elana Kehoe ID1155 - There are not many countries where the people aren't absolutely delighted for you to try out their language. If you use just the word for 'thank you', they'll be impressed. If you know more about their language, even if you are not fluent, you'll find yourself learning more about the real people, not the ones shown to us in movies. They are exactly as curious about us as we are about them. Blumenthal Farms Bed and Breakfast, Fredericksburg, Texas ID1162 - Most people know to ask for unopened bottled water when traveling in areas where the drinking water is not safe, but they may not realize that it's all too easy to get sick from ingesting water while showering, even if trying to keep one's mouth closed. The solution: Always keep mouthwash in your mouth while showering. It will help you remember to keep your mouth closed, and the antibacterial agent in it will help purify any water that gets in anyway (e.g. through your nose). A friend told me this, and I've tested it on several foreign trips, including to India - where I used to get sick at least once each trip. Since doing this, I haven't gotten sick. Debbi McGlauflin ID1150 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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