Comments on: Travel Tuesday question of the week – what’s your favorite travel tip?

By: Devin the Travel Writer

Devin the Travel Writer — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:00:14 +0000

Relax and expect something different

By: A travel tuesday special – sharing your travel tips « Budget Travel Intentions

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:01:14 +0000

[...] week, I asked the question “what’s your favorite travel tip?” and you responded. So here are a few of the favorite travel tips from readers and bloggers [...]

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:47:11 +0000

Denis, good suggestions. My toiletries are so small, they fit in a really small bag. I have travel sized everything. I have run out of stuff before and bought it in a store. I think I actually did that in Paris. It works and it can also save you money. Packing lighter all the way around can prevent baggage fees if you carry on your luggage. Good tips!

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:37:34 +0000

I think that this is a good reminder to be outgoing. Like you said, it’s not always easy for introverts. However, having the perspective that few people are going to care or ever see you again can make it easier to make that effort.

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:29:40 +0000

A good handy thing to have, especially if you are traveling with kids!

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:23:41 +0000

Andre, completely agree. One of my favorite things to do is wander the back streets and find locals while getting away from tourists. While in Lisbon, we took the metro there out to the suburb to a mall. While a bit odd, it was nothing but locals shopping and was an exciting experience to experience locals in every day life. While I could care less about going to a mall here, it was fascinating.

These type of experiences (believe me, I do more back streets than malls) make a trip memorable!

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:18:54 +0000

That makes sense! Amazon is hot, humid, and the lighter the better!

By: budgettravelsac

budgettravelsac — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:43:57 +0000

I think that is one thing that many Americans could benefit from. People travel and then want everything to be like it is back home. Just realize that things are different and understanding those differences will make your trip more enjoyable. Good tip!

By: Norbert

Norbert — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:13:49 +0000

I agree, connecting with the locals and other travelers is one of the best things you can do during your trip, and it will be one of the most amazing memories you will take with you.

My tip is nothing technical or fancy, but is one that has always helped me… always keep an open mind to things you encounter and experience on the road… it will make you a happy traveler and absorb the foreign culture in a better way.

By: Pola

Pola — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:01:35 +0000

@ Andre – One of my favorite things to do when I travel is finding a coffee shop to relax in. It gives you time to read local papers, soak in the atmosphere, and sometimes even meet people. Doing what locals would do is never a waste of time. During my visit to Paris, I skipped the Louvre, but and instead found the best coffee I’d ever had.