What advice would you give someone about to travel abroad for the first time?
To all you seasoned travelers, do you remember the first time you went travelling, solo or with friends, and what you learned from your trip that you would want to share?
One of my most fundamental lessons is that when I travel with others, there is rarely a substitute for good company. When things go terribly, they become funny. Missing flights, losing luggage, having your clothes and belongings wash away with the ocean tide, are some of the funniest and best memories when you look back on them with friends and can laugh.
That, and knowing that smiling widely and rubbing your belly doesn't translate to asking for a Happy Meal at McDonalds when you can't speak the language.
What advice would you share?
Mariah