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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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The single best generic travel advice you can give

I'll start off with:

Bring a couple of large water bottles for that long flight, and drink them.

Transformed 3+ hours flights from torture into well bearable.

Yours?
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Bring enough money or CC's.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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Take twice the money and half the clothes.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Learn a few (or more) words of the liocal language.
 
Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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Learned the hard way: Keep a positive attitude: Things aren't always going to go as planned and rolling with it makes the trip much more enjoyable for you and those around you. I mean, how bad could it be: you're in freaking glorious Europe for goodness sakes!
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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If you see something you love & can afford, buy it. If not, you'll be sorry later.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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Plan,plan, plan and once you are there...let go!
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 03:51 AM
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I second Karlth's tip about the water. Drink as much of it as you can, and always carry a bottle with you.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 03:54 AM
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Don't worry about whether you will look like a tourist. You will.


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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:13 AM
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Drink beer in Germany and wine in France.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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Judge not lest ye be judged.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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Pack light

Learn some of the local language

Take a minute to reflect where you are and make it mean something to you and not just another site to mark off your list.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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Go for it THIS time; there may never BE a "next trip."
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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Don't wait to purchase that souvenir until last minute – you might not see it later. Like it? Buy it!

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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:30 AM
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Enjoy every moment...If something goes wrong...deal with it and put it behind you. You paid big bucks for your trip and you can let mishaps ruin your vacation or you can keep a positive attitude an savour the rest of the journey.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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Slightly counter to Intrepid-

my attitude is- you don't have to do everything and see everything THIS trip- because you will be back.

In other words-relax and enjoy.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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Smile.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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call your credit/debit card banks before you go.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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Plan to do less.
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Old Apr 7th, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Open your heart and mind to the wonderful diversity that can be found on this planet and in this life - find joy in your travels.

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