10 Things We Learned From Years of Travel

This is a fabulous post by James and Terri Vance who write about their travel adventures on http://www.gallivance.net.
There is some really great practical advice and I love their morning habit of complementing each others wardrobe choices.
Will definitely be spending some time exploring this site over the next little while.
Thanks Terri for letting us reblog 🙂

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As always, our travels have taught us countless lessons. And since we love learning … here are our favorite “Aha! Moments.”

1. Carry very little stuff.

Really, it’s true. Think “minimalist capsule clothing wardrobe” – you know, the “Garanimals” of the adult world – everything’s gotta go with everything. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re lugging your backpack up to the 4th floor by stairs. We’ve developed a morning habit of complimenting each other’s attire (even if you saw it … recently) and asking, “Is that new?” It’s always the first laugh of the day.

2. Learn the 7 key words for each of your destinations.

Mastering these 7 words and phrases in the local lingo will help you enjoy your trip: Hello, Please, Thank You, Goodbye, No Problem, Sorry (or Excuse Me) … plus “I am an idiot” always helps break the tension. (Be sure to point to yourself

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