2007-03-16 10:23:58 · 24 answers · asked by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Everyone forgot the three rules of any safe journey:
DO NOT buy, transport or in any other way be associated with drugs, or people that do them. The penalty in many countries is DEATH!
DO NOT allow anyone else to pack your luggage. ALWAYS check luggage immediately before presenting it to customs. This will avoid you being arrested, imprisoned and quite possibly executed. To avoid luggage being rumbled, put added locks on zipper heads.
DO NOT associate with any one you don't trust. If you have a bad feeling about something going on, LEAVE! And DO NOT be swayed from leaving by anyone. I have left travelling companions to their own doom, when they chose to stay in what I feel are bad situations. If you're caught, you have seconds at most to get away. There are loads of places in the world where your life is valueless, but the camera around your neck is worth all of next weeks meals.
Make an intinery and stick to it. Give it to your parents, siblings, children or anyone who gives a passing toss that you return home safely. Unless you're going abroad to do bad things, make sure your embassy knows you're in the country. That's four. Here's the fifth. Buy the SAS survival manual by Jon Weisman. Bon voyage.
2007-03-16 19:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Research about where you plan to go. That way, you know all the customs for that place and won't seem like an "intruder." Also, knowing a few phrases (if the language is different) could help in getting around better. Another thing is that you should find out some places you can visit in advance, and if you can understand, talk to people who live there for suggestions.
2. Bring extra currency. You never know when you're going to be in a pinch. Or, traveler's checks could work, too.
3. Make sure you know the laws. Laws differ from country to country, so if you break a law there that you've never heard of, then that sort of ruins a vacation.
P.S. Never go anywhere without your ID and don't lose your passport if you plan on going home!
Hope this helps and you have a fun trip! :D
2007-03-16 10:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't need a visa if you're only staying for a month. All you need to bring is a passport. You should get a good travel insurance as health care in the States is very costly. I got mine from the AA. Costs vary depending on how long you are going for. You can look at one for about £20-50 depending on type. Well, in Anaheim you have Disneyland. In Los Angeles, there is loads to see and do. Beverly Hills, Malibu, Hollywood, Universal Studios...the list can go on forever...
2016-03-29 02:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 take extra care with your passport (put in ziplock to avoid spillage/water damage i learned that the hard way)
#2 be familiar with the exchange rate of the country because they will screw you if you dont
#3 stay in hostels if you get a chance, I met met really awesome people from all over the world at hostels and you will also get the best travel tips from fellow travellers about the area there also. have fun and good luck
2007-03-16 10:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by MissKnowItAll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No 1 rule = you are the foreigner in someone Else's land.
2=get the right paperwork to be legal,
3=Go out away from tourist areas and enjoy the local folk, they are nice family folk just like we are.
2007-03-16 10:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by jimgdad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Bring comfortable shoes and pack lightly.
2) If you travel to Europe and wear tennis shoes and jeans, you'll stand out as a tourist.
3) Always have a phrase book, local currency, and map handy.
2007-03-16 10:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) stay in hostels to meet other people from all over the world
2) travel light, just some clothes, deck of cards, maybe a book...
3) see as much as possible and have fun!
2007-03-16 11:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Our Man In Bananas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a copy of the book Lonely Planet for the places your visiting!
Its like a travelers bible and will get you out of a lot of trouble!
2007-03-16 10:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase currency for that country before arriving.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Make copies of your airplanes tickets, passport, credit cards and ATM card.
Leave one copy at home with a family member and carry another copy in a different place than your originals.
Be safe and enjoy your trip
2007-03-16 11:15:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Always wear socks when you go for a dip. If you know what i mean.
2. Keep your hand on your wallet.
3. If travelling to Brazil be sure to return with both kidneys.
2007-03-16 10:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋