1-Take your cell phone. One can get an international card to use on your cell phone and it is much easier han trying to find Public International Phones that work.
2- If you are using a travel guide, like Lonely Planet, go to the towns that only mention a few guesthouses or hotels, they will still be visitor friendly but not over-run with tourists. (Assuming you want to engage more with the locals than other travelers from all over the world)
3- IF you are taking a rolling suitcase, take one that is big enough to give you room to find things and buy things without having to send them home with other friends or so carefully stuffing things into the case. Traveling with a small one for a month allowed me to feel righteous but proved more difficult in the long run. And once you are wheeling and not backpacking, it really makes no difference.
4- Put yourself out there.............even if you can't speak the language, any attempt is so appreciated and met with willing assistance. People may laugh at you, but it is in good spirit.
5- Journal............any way you do it.............it is hard to remember all that you have done a month later if you don't write it down, or draw it or take pictures. And along those lines, if you take pictures, bring an extra flash card to store them on...........it would be a bummer to lose them.
6- Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!!!
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so when are you going to invite me over to see your "vacation" pictures.
oh, and make sure you have chips and dip! :) love cuz
PS WELCOME HOME, (almost)
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