What Advice Can You Give Me?


Well, it is Aloha Friday time! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that people take it easy and look forward to the weekend (sound familiar?). So, we take it easy on Friday blog posts by sticking to just one quick question that surfers-by can answer with just a quick response themselves. This week's question is:

Have you ever traveled internationally? And if so what do you wish you knew, thought about, brought with you, etc?

Me: I have been to Canada and Guatemala - but nothing like the upcoming trip to Ethiopia. So, I need all the advice I can get.
Posted on 10/22/2009 Labels:

20 Comments:

  1. No :( I would love to though!
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  2. Not a clue...
    Will be reading what others say though...
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  3. Yes, I traveled a lot. Besides any necessary shots, pack medicines, feminine hygiene products and toilet paper as they all may difficult to come by. Also, if you will be gone long, some little packets of laundry soap to hand wash clothing.
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  4. I wish I had brought a dictionary. We went to Italy and I had to buy one once we got there....sure lots of people spoke English but it felt good to be able to say a few things in their language - plus the signs were in Italian at some places and we had the read them.

    Also, we didn't do as much planning as I would have liked! So lots of planning is my advice.
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  5. I haven't, but would love to.
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  6. Nope, so unfortunately I don't have any advice.

    Just wishing you good luck with your upcoming trip :)
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  7. how long are you staying? well some of the must brings are important documents, medicines, flashlight, towels, calculator (calculate expenses), comfortable sneakers, camera, hat or cap, sunglasses...

    hope that helps!
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  8. I've never been anywhere outside the US, except a quick trip into Canada befoer you needed any ID or passport to get back to the US.
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  9. yup i did travel internationally... the only thing i wish i would remember everytime is that i will hate the food anyway so I'd better get some snacks to eat there.. cause generally that's what i end up with anyway:P

    Happy Friday!

    * my Aloha Friday's up too:)
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  10. Only to Canada and no worries there.
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  11. I have only been to Canada (I live 20min from there).
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  12. I have only been to Canada with the kiddos. Wish I could help more. Know that we are cheering you on from here and can not wait to see photos your family all back together at home.
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  13. Antibacterial everything and travel sized TP.
    I'm so excited for you!
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  14. I have only been to Canada once. So I probably wouldn't be much help. But I would make sure that you are up to date on all your shots for that country, and definitely bring hand sanitizer.
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  15. Sadly, no, unless we're counting Canada, which I guess we are. :o)
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  16. I haven't traveled outside the US. I'm sorry I can offer no insight.
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  17. I've been to Italy, France and the Caribbean. Bring your camera and some cash and duct tape your purse to your body if you ride a train (not literally, or people might think it's a bomb.)
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  18. bring money to get out of country and always have a carry on with one days worth of clothes etc just in case they lose your bag!!
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  19. I've been to Canada but that's just about it for international travel. I would say take money and extra clothes as the commenter before me said. Oh, and bring candy bars or something to tide you over in case you get stuck somewhere - seriously.
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  20. I think I did by coming to America. I say good luck with your trip. It wounds wonderful.

    Take your own bottle to drink out of.

    Antibacterial wipes (yes alot gets icky really fast)

    snacks

    Leave a copy of your passport/visa info at home, the bank or somewhere safe

    Know where the embassy representative for your country is

    A travel pack (soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkin, flashlight, underwear etc)
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