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The Travel Commandments

Some highlights from DailyCandy's "do as we say, not as we did" Travel Commandments:


Don’t pay for luggage carts. Walk outside and grab one that someone left curbside.

Wear socks or be forced to walk through the metal detector barefoot.

Remember, Europe’s on the metric system so calories don’t count.

The time spent at a cultural event should be inversely proportional to the time spent at the cafe next door.

Tip well. If you’re American, tip even better.

You’re not a traveler if you can’t haggle; you’re a tourist. But you’re also not a traveler if you haggle for six hours; you’re a cheap bastard.

You are far more likely to get in an accident while driving a rented car. Get the insurance.

When in Rome, go topless. But when in Puerto Rico, wear a shirt. Trust us. (It’s illegal.)

A language barrier is not an obstacle; it’s an excuse to avoid small talk and gesticulate wildly.

Learn some local geography: Sweden and Norway are not “real close.”

You call it a romantic three-day weekend; the airlines call your Friday night departure a sitting duck. Keep a plan B at point A just in case a jauntily named storm comes between you and paradise.

If you order coffee in your hotel room, ask for it in a to-go cup. It’s a much bigger serving, especially if cappuccino or latte.

Buy your own water at the nearest convenience store. You’re a true sucker if you pay for the bottles in the room.

When disaster strikes — and it will — relax. Remember: It’s all part of the adventure and will make for a great story later.

posted by Lindsay @ 11:47 AM