1. READ THE FINE PRINT - The most glaring and common mistake is to not read the Terms & Conditions page thoroughly. Travelers are often upset because they booked their flight/room/tour thinking it was at a great price, only to learn later that for this "price," the reservation is non-refundable or only partly so ...
1. "The Wallet Polisher" - Shoe Polishing Charlatan - Istanbul, Turkey - It goes like this. You're minding your business walking down the street in Istanbul. A shoe polisher passes you and "accidentally" drops his brush. He keeps walking while you, being an honest traveler, pick up the brush and call to him. He ...
1. Explore by Foot - VirtualTourist members agree that the best way to see a new destination is to experience it by foot. It's a great way to see everything from a different perspective, like peeking down alleys and looking up at tall buildings, plus you'll hear locals talking, smell the street food and get a ...
1. Singapore Changi International Airport, Singapore (SIN) - A spacious airport with plenty of shops, restaurants, children's play area, business center and more, Changi Airport was voted the best place to get stranded. VirtualTourist members said it almost feels like you're on vacation here as you can play on ...
1. Bring your own water bottle - Plastic bottles are one of the biggest pollution problems in natural spaces I have visited. Bring your own water bottle with you when you travel
1. Accident and Medical Expenses - If your current health insurance doesn’t cover you while abroad, you should consider getting international travel insurance just in case something should go wrong.