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3 4 5 6 [Next] - 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. 1-Jan-2000 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. 18-Dec-2003 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. 1-Jan-2000 Debbi McGlauflin ID1150 - When visiting a foreign city, carry a matchbook or postcard with the name and address of your hotel, which you can show to taxi drivers or when asking directions. This is particularly important in countries like Greece, where the alphabet is different. 4-Aug-2005 Euclid Travel, Euclid, Ohio ID1161 - I've been working as a guide for 18 years. When I've taken folks to developing countries they kind heartedly wanted to give money or candy to the local children. Over the years I've returned to places where a traveler used to be able to wander down a street and not be swarmed by children begging for sweets or change, whereas now that has changed. If you're inclined to contribute to the local population, bring items to donate to local social service organizations. I bring boxes of pencils and paper and give them to a local school. Boxes of rubber gloves, or medical supplies can be dropped off at a local clinic. Tubes of toothpaste and toothbrushes are far better to leave behind than decaying teeth! When children approach you on the street, ask them why they're not in school. As long as children can support their families by begging they will continue to do so. An education will benefit them much more in the long run. If they can't pay for school (which is necessary in many places) find out where they accept donations for scholarships. How we choose to travel and the decisions we make while doing so do make a difference! We are incredibly kind and generous people and it is not easy to see poverty and need and not want to help. Handing out a treat or money only gives both parties a quick fix. Explorations in Travel 1-Jan-2000 Explorations in Travel ID1165 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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