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You Wish You Knew!
August 3rd, 2010

Isn’t there always something that you wish you’d been told about a destination before you got there that would have helped you be a little more prepared? Here are just a few of the probably innumerable insights that may help your destination decision and planning. NEW YORK GIANTS JERSEY Tshirt pokemon These aren’t necessarily good or bad things, just things you may wish you knew. calciomaglieoutlet.it magasin asics coque bumper iphone x stitch Custodia Cover iphone 11 pro max asuna sword art online Z3457 Case bague argent

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  • If the waiters/chefs at a restaurant in Italy tell you what you want to order, or don’t give you a choice and just bring you out something, this is actually a compliment – they’re giving you the chef’s favorite/best dishes.
  • In much of Europe, it’s considered rude for the server to bring you the bill after the meal unless you ask for it (ie they’re telling you to leave). chaussons pokemon You may end up sitting there for over an hour wondering why it’s taking them so long, so when you’re ready to leave, just ask (“can I please have the bill” is a pretty common phrase in most language translation books). coque j3 2017 samsung stitch If you’re desperate, making the check sign is rather international, though shouldn’t be your first choice.
  • It’s illegal to tip in Argentina, which is why if you pay by credit card you won’t see a space for a tip.
  • If you’re treating yourself to a spa treatment, carefully read the description – a massage is not the same around the world and I’ve personally experienced the embarrassment of not realizing the type of massage to expect!
  • If you’re an American not used to traveling to Asia, is not okay to eat from the street (or boat) vendors in and around Bangkok, no matter how good it smells. coque silicone stitch iphone 8 Nothing illegal about it, but your stomach might think there should be!

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Flooded Venice One could probably write a book and this (and I’m sure someone probably has). These are a few tips from my personal experience which I wish I’d known pre-travel. officiumcup coque samsung galaxy note10 plus coque huawei p40 lite disney stitch cover iphone caffe 185rdd Custodia Cover iphone 11 pro max Bootleg Bart L2787 Case I’d love to hear your thoughts. GREEN BAY PACKERS JERSEY coque samsung galaxy s7 edge My intention is not in any way to diminish any of the destinations above – I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. coque samsung coque iphone x xs magasin nike Rather, I simply want to share some thoughts I took away from my experience that might help others.

4 Responses to “You Wish You Knew!”

  1. Michael Meltser says:

    You would think that it would be warm in southern Europe in September, but I went to Portugal and it was freezing.

    • maya says:

      Yes the weather is something that can take you by surprise! Like the fact that the coldest month in San Francisco is August! I wonder if your experience in Portugal was unique given a strange weather pattern, or if there’s a big drop off in temperature at the end of August. When in September did you go?

  2. Theresa Mattioli says:

    When my family went to the Cayman Islands, there were ants in the bedroom and the bathroom of the hotel. No one told us about those.

    • maya says:

      That’s no fun! I’ve heard several people say they unexpectedly had insect “visitors” in their rooms in beach resorts. While I’m sure they’re harmless, I wouldn’t like that either, especially if you’re paying a lot for the hotel! I had something similar in Costa Rica. They actually told us never to bring food back to our rooms b/c the ants would be all over the room almost instantly. That’s a good reminder for my clients heading to tropical locations!

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