10 golden Rules of Travel

[markis10]

I have to say these make sense:

Always pack thongs. Doesn't matter if you're going on a week-long jaunt to Tahiti or spending six months in Siberia, at some point the humble rubber flip-flops will come in handy. They're easy to pack, cheap to lose, and hard to destroy. Don't leave home without them.
Smile. Always smile. It'll get you places you wouldn't believe. From persuading Parisian waiters to speak English to figuring out where the hell you're supposed to be sitting on that train, a little smile and a good attitude will get you help in no time. NB: There's an exception to this rule – it's called Russia. (They'll think you're mad.)
There is no secret to getting an upgrade. Other than "being able to afford it". So stop obsessing over it, and prepare yourself for the inevitability of cattle class. Feel free to cast greasies at all the people enjoying their welcoming champagne as you wander towards the back of the aircraft.

Read more: Ten unwritten rules of travel

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[Katie]

I like point 2. I thought I might have blended in when I was in Russia, given my general scandinavian heritage and looks, I figured I wouldn't stand out. My Russian colleagues told me I looked clearly like a tourist, though, because I looked too happy.

 

[harvyk]

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Don't bang on about how great Australia is.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Yeah, I do find I answer a whole lot of questions about back home, but that's usually because the ppl are curious about things back home. It can be something as simple as I use an aussie word without thinking, to them wanting to know what sort of music we have...[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The other thing I have found, is in certain countries (especially places where not every second person is an aussie bogan) if I accentuate my accent, and drop a few aussie words into the speech it makes it an excellent ice breaker. I have several friend which I have met and still in contact with after doing that...[/FONT]

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