On Foot

Keep Clean and Stink Free

Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Safeguard Your Documents

Beat Jet Lag

Ten Tips for American World Travelers

___ Travel light
___ Beat jet lag
___ Safeguard your documents
___ Get the help you need
___ Trains, planes, and automobiles
___ Keep clean and stink free
___ Keep regular
___ On foot
___ Shop like a local
___ Look like a local

Travel light!

Avoid packing a lot of needless clothes, bring a lot of undershirts and just wash those! Also, if it’s a short trip, try to fit everything into a carry-on. You’ll avoid losing your bags and keep from breaking your back. If the airline says your bag’s too big to carry on, wear your bulkiest clothing and fill the pockets with your camera, books, and whatever else fits!

Adjust to the time zone of your destination before you get there. Trick your body into thinking it’s night when it really isn’t by sleeping on the plane using an eyeshade. Begin three days before the flight with the following regimen: high-protein breakfast and lunch, and high-carbo dinners. Refrain from caffeinated drinks until you arrive. THEN, have a big cup of coffee your first morning there. It’ll really get you going!

Carry a photocopy of your passport, flight information, and other important documents. Never let the real thing out of your sight!

Get the Help You Need!

Even if you know a little of the language, speak English only and you’ll get what you need faster. But, if you’re going to learn one word in the host country’s language, learn "FIRE!" you’ll get help faster than if you learn "HELP!"

Don’t let go of your bags on the train. Wrap a strap around your arm or ankle so you can shut your eyes for a minute and relax. Little padlocks may look dinky, but they’ll actually keep wandering hands away. Always ask for freebies on the plane – you’ll never know what you’ll end up with. When taking a taxi, use only official metered taxis. Especially avoid Mercedes cars parked just outside the airport. Don’t try to bargain with the guy in dark glasses, you’ll just get ripped off.

Dark clothes hide dirt while white clothes attract it! Bring a little bottle of Woolite and you’ll always have clean underwear! Guys, shave your armpits! The ancient Egyptians came up with this one to avoid body odor. (Use the clipper on your electric razor.)

Keep Regular!

Don’t ask what it is, just eat it. If you’re too regular, take some Imodium. Always carry Kleenex: toilet paper in public restrooms is often unheard of. Actually, public restrooms are practically unheard of in some areas.

When crossing the street, walk with the herd. You’ll be more visible, avoid getting ticketed, and if a car does hit you, at least you’ll be cushioned. Also, always look like you know where you’re going - even if you don’t. By all means, don’t pull out a map in the middle of the street.

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