Until you exhaust your budget for a high-end camera, you’ll wish you had a better camera
When you travel for long periods of time, you quickly stop caring about how you look
I feel like taking selfies has become stupid….
….But when I manage to take a good selfie, I always feel glad that I tried my best
Travelers, backpackers, and tourists are all the same. Call yourself whatever you like. However, don’t judge people by their travel style.
Always be wary of strangers approaching you on the street…
…But don’t let that stop you from talking to people.
It’s going to go bad someday
It’s always a good idea to travel as light as possible
You’ll never regret waking up early
You will never regret going to a special place to watch the sunset
You’ll never wear those skyscraper heels you stuffed
I’m always shocked when I see monks with smartphones or digital SLR cameras
It’s really annoying to pay for a terribly dirty toilet
The Tour Group Everyone Hates
Don’t be afraid to get lost. Usually that’s when you find the best location
But Google Maps is still one of the greatest inventions of all time
When you’re really desperate to pee, you can’t find a public restroom
If you’re traveling on a low budget (hostels and local transportation), at some point something will get stolen
Insurance that covers medical expenses is important
Insurance that covers your belongings is a very good idea…
…but many insurances are useless because you have to pay a hefty excess to replace something anyway
No matter where you are in the world, always call mom and dad to let them know you’re safe, even if it’s just for two minutes
Don’t brag too much on Facebook. Friends get bored easily
Smartphones have made traveling so much easier..
…but don’t forget to put down your phone and enjoy the moment
Most museums are boring…
…but good museums are amazing on the flip side (London’s Natural History Museum, I’ll take you)
No matter how determined you are, you will be deceived someday
Airports were never designed for any purpose other than to extort all your money. Everything from parking to bottled water is a rip-off
Always avoid blocking other people’s photos at tourist destinations. There is something called photokarma
I start wearing clothes that I didn’t wear at home, even when I sleep
Be sure to try the local food. You can eat McDonald’s at home
Asking locals for directions will only confuse you, especially if you don’t speak the same language
Budget travel is often more fun than luxury travel
When eating street food, choose the stall with the longest queue to ensure freshness
You know you’re traveling for a long time when toilet paper becomes a luxury item
Airport security is frustrating….
…but it’s not as infuriating as a guy with luggage full of liquids, sharp objects, aerosols, and electronics
Always learn some phrases in the local language
Always keep your cash safe in case of emergencies
Don’t forget to take breaks. Fatigue and dehydration can ruin your trip
The best way to explore the city is by bicycle
Open-top bus tours seem like a better idea than ever
Everywhere looks beautiful when the sun shines
“Local handmade crafts” may look beautiful on vacation, but look like cheap junk when you get home (especially since they’re almost always made in China, no matter where you are in the world)
When you meet people from your home country, you always talk about the food you miss
Pushy touts are the most annoying people in the world. Would you sell more if you left people alone?
Everyone feels homesick from time to time
Don’t buy cheap luggage, it’s not worth it
Don’t over-plan your trip. Leave room for the unexpected…
…but do some basic research to get the most out of your destination
You can’t take good photos from the window of a moving car. Don’t waste time, sit back and enjoy the view
Whether you like a place or not depends not only on the destination itself, but also on your mood, the people you’re with, and the weather
Your bucket list will never get shorter
Everyone should keep some sort of diary or blog to remember their travels
There can be too many temples, museums, churches, monuments and historical buildings. After a while, everything blends into one and you forget which is which.
It’s too heavy to carry your own bag
You don’t have to wear “explorer clothes” when you travel. Really Crocodile Unless he wants to look like a dandy or has a fetish for pants that zip up to the knees, he’s fine with what he usually wears at home
No other country makes tea and coffee the way we drink it at home
There’s nothing better than seeing a familiar face at a train station or airport
Sand in the backpack can never be removed
Once you get home, very few people actually care about your trip…
…but you will become lifelong friends with those who do
I only wear about 30% of the clothes I pack
You might meet a bunch of people and become Facebook friends, but a year later you’ll completely forget who they are or where you met them. If you get married and change your name, you won’t have a chance
When you think you can travel for a year for the price of a car, material possessions like a big house, flash car, giant TV, and the latest gadgets seem pointless
No matter how much you travel, you’ll have at least five “Oh my god, I lost my passport” moments on the way to the airport
The traveling man is very happy, his beard is looking cool again
If a natural disaster or some kind of protest or attack happens in the place you’re visiting, you’ll suddenly realize how many people care about you by the cheers of “Are you okay?” Messages you receive.
Traveling with a cheap tablet is a really good idea
Shopping in different cities is much more fun than shopping at home
Getting your hair cut in a foreign country is more scary than necessary
You’ll never look at a world map the same way again without being overwhelmed by memories
Airplane travel is much more bearable if everyone respects the armrest rule and stays in their own space
Everyone should be careful when flying, don’t sit next to a fat man
You can make friends with people who speak the same language even if you have nothing in common
You’ll be fed up with shitty Wi-Fi. Why doesn’t it work!?
Traveling in Asia will help you get better at using chopsticks…
…and a traveler who cannot use chopsticks is considered a failure
Anklets with bells should be banned. You’re not a cat, so take your clothes off
I have a love/hate relationship with TripAdvisor
It’s possible to have a full conversation with someone without both of you speaking a single word of the same language
If you don’t put ice in your drinks for a week or so, you’ll notice that you’ll want to drink Delhi Berry more than hot drinks
Irish people are everywhere. Incredible numbers for such a small country
When you get home, your trip will feel like a strange and wonderful dream all too quickly
Everyone feels anxious about traveling before departure
You can’t help but feel really smug when you travel with only hand luggage and pass other passengers waiting by the baggage carousel
It is absolutely unacceptable to applaud when a plane lands. This would make all the other passengers wonder if there was an emergency that we knew nothing about
Travel is often a better education than a college degree
Everyone panics when they are the last one standing on the baggage merry-go-round
always exceeds budget
You will definitely have the best time of your life
You’ll wonder why you didn’t go sooner
you try to encourage all your friends to do the same
There are many sentences that start with “This time I was traveling…’
Start saving for your next adventure as soon as you get home
