I´ve got a lot of time for the Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. Having completed an excellent collection of work in “Like The Flowing River” I came across his nine point recommendations for travelling.
1.Avoid museums – live in the present not the past
2.Hang out in bars – a great place to meet people and get a flavour of the locals
3.Be open – talk to people and you will soon find a local guide
4.Travel by yourself – a great way to leave your “home” behind
5.Don´t compare – hygiene, prices, etc. every place is unique and should be viewed on its individual merits
6.Understand that everyone understands you – even if you don´t speak the local language you can still communicate with others
7.Don´t buy too much – especially things you will have to carry around
8.Don´t try to see the world in a month – take your time to appreciate what you are seeing
9.A journey is an adventure – explore, explore, explore! Find moments of serendipity
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