Wear protective footwear.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
as always:
Travel Tip #4b
WATCH OUT. It's a good idea to double check and ensure that the bus you are boarding really goes to your destination. In South America, individuals can hail busses like cabs. Without proper precautions you may find yourself left on the side of the highway, where you are expected to wait and flag down the proper bus.
WATCH OUT. It's a good idea to double check and ensure that the bus you are boarding really goes to your destination. In South America, individuals can hail busses like cabs. Without proper precautions you may find yourself left on the side of the highway, where you are expected to wait and flag down the proper bus.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Family Customs
Travel Tip #2
Do not be discouraged if at first glance family customs seem odd and strangely unwelcoming. Live by the theory that if they invited you into their home, they probably want you there.
Do not be discouraged if at first glance family customs seem odd and strangely unwelcoming. Live by the theory that if they invited you into their home, they probably want you there.
Travel Tips
Welcome Welcome! In honor of my unique opportunity to return home in the midst of travels, i've decided to share some Travel Tips before heading back. These are shiny gems of knowledge gleaned over two months of travel in Ecuador.
Travel Tip #1:
Beware of cultural differences that evade direct translation.
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