My favourites points from Robert Reid:
5. Try to accept all invitations — you really should have time for that cup of tea the silver-haired couple offer you from the balcony in their summer home in Zakopane, or go camping with that Hungarian film crew at a Russian gulag.6. Car passengers see less than bikers, bikers see less than walkers, walkers see less than stoppers — ie those who stop and watch.20. It’s OK to have an opinion of a place, but don’t think you ‘know’ a place after spending two/15/306 days there.27. Always go to visitors centers. Sometimes they give free cookies or popcorn, and the flirty staff sometimes invite you to go out and get drunk (nothing more), as they do in Bogotá.29. Buy a hat. Always buy a locally made hat.32. Russians look mean, but down deep they’re softies that will shame you with their warmth, feed your with their home-grown tomatoes, then intoxicate you with their suddenly produced frosted bottle of vodka. [Editor’s note: :D ]44. Travelling alone is something everyone should do at least once.Via kari-shma
I’m gonna travel alone at least once in my life. That is one promise I am never ever going to break.
I’m gonna travel alone at least once in my life. That is one promise I am never ever going to break.
Totally agree with the above tips, but here are some that I’ve come to appreciate from my own personal experience: 4....
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44. Travelling alone is something everyone should do at least once. This should be number one. It’s amazing the people...
I always try to buy a piece of local art wherever I go—whether photography, painting, pottery, or jewelry. It’s great to...
My favourites points from Robert Reid:
My favorite one is #13:...Read the rest of Robert Reid’s travel rules. He’s Lonely...
this is actually really funny…
3. Animals will probably attack you if you try to give a Snickers to them. I just had the strongest mental image of Jon...
Read them all. Then, go somewhere. Per item #44.