What to avoid during travel?
- Raw or undercooked meat and seafood. ...
- Shellfish. ...
- Deli meats and local game. ...
- Berries and apples. ...
- Raw vegetables. ...
- Street vendors. ...
- Unpasteurized dairy. ...
- Buffet food.
- altitude.
- heat and humidity.
- ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
- foodborne and waterborne health risks.
- travellers' diarrhoea.
- recreational waters.
- animals and insects.
- intestinal parasites.
- Don't talk with your hands in your pockets in Germany. Getty Images. It's considered bad manners. ...
- Don't tip in Japan. Getty Images. ...
- Don't smile at strangers in Russia. Getty Images.
Don't be that passenger. Be considerate of your fellow travellers and wary of both your own and their personal space. This rule also goes for loud conversations, using headphones for inflight entertainment and eating food. Remember you're in a confined space, to be friendly but respectful.
- Greet your fellow passengers. ...
- Pack a toothbrush for long flights. ...
- Pack nicotine products. ...
- Consider passengers traveling together. ...
- Be Corona cautious. ...
- Don't overpack your hand luggage. ...
- Don't drink too much. ...
- Don't spread out.
Avoid raw meat, fish, shellfish and eggs.
Just as in the U.S., you can get sick from undercooked, raw and contaminated foods and beverages.
- Passport + Travel Documents. ...
- Copy of ALL DOCUMENTS - International Travel Essentials. ...
- Cash + Credit Cards. ...
- Copy of Emergency Contact Info. ...
- Phone + Portable Charger. ...
- Universal Plug Adapter - International Travel Essentials.
- Get drunk. ...
- Sleep. ...
- Be a 'gate lurker' ...
- Lose your temper. ...
- Chat up the check-in staff. ...
- Jump the queue. ...
- Try to be funny. ...
- Play videos really loudly on your phone.
- Adjust Your Circadian Rhythm. Unfortunately, jet lag just comes with the territory when it comes to long flights, especially if you're jumping multiple time zones. ...
- Take Advantage of Moving Around While at the Terminals. ...
- Set Yourself Up for Sleep. ...
- Pack Your Own Snacks. ...
- Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. ...
- Get Moving. ...
- Relax.
- Aruba. If you are looking for white sand beaches, the warm and turquoise Caribbean Sea, and a fascinating culture for your next vacation, Aruba is a great option! ...
- Canada. ...
- Croatia. ...
- Greece. ...
- Portugal. ...
- Switzerland. ...
- South Korea. ...
- Japan.
What is considered disrespectful in other countries?
In many Arab, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist countries, showing the soles of your feet is a sign of disrespect, as they're considered the lowest and dirtiest part of the body, since they touch the dirty ground. Men should cross their legs with caution.
- Do talk things out. ...
- Don't tell people what to do. ...
- Do look for reasonable flights. ...
- Don't flash money around. ...
- Do a head count. ...
- Don't leave valuables in the open. ...
- Do dress like a local. ...
- Do use alternatives to cash.
Self-defense items, ammunition and sharps
Self-defense items, including ammunition, are banned from carry-on luggage and in some cases from checked luggage as well. This also includes most martial arts equipment, pepper sprays, firearms, chef's knives, corkscrews and other sharp items.
Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
- Share your travel information. Before you leave, share your itinerary with someone you trust. ...
- Research ground transportation. Research taxi and ridesharing companies that are available and reputable in the area. ...
- Familiarize yourself with the destination. ...
- Plan for safety abroad.
- check what you need to do to travel internationally.
- check the travel advice pages for the country you are visiting.
- find out where the nearest embassy or consulate will be – check their website to find out what services they offer and their opening times.
- Visa. The first thing you should think about is a necessity to obtain a visa. ...
- Weather. ...
- Holidays and festivals. ...
- Health and medical insurance. ...
- Warnings for travellers. ...
- Local customs and traditions. ...
- Transportation. ...
- Language.
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