4/25/2012

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"Don't be afraid: I was terrified of traveling by myself. I worried about things going wrong such as missing my train/plane/getting lost. Really in the end you have to be brave and have faith that things will turn out all right and that it's all part of the experience. You'll never forget those moments and you learn from them. I learned this when I missed my train to get to England. I was upset mostly because that was money down the drain. I ended up calling my mom in tears, she asked me where I was, [and] I told her in Paris. “[What] are you upset about,” she said, “you’re in Paris!"

I know it's cheesy to say that "money comes and goes," and "everything happens for a reason," but in all honesty, I believe it! So don't be afraid! Branch out because you'll never regret it.”
Katherine (Vancouver, Canada)

3/28/2012

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"If you have the opportunity, keep some open days in your schedule. Planning ahead is smart, but you'll most certainly find things you'll want to do but didn't schedule while you're there."
Amber (Buffalo, New York)

3/28/2012

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"Stay in a hostel if you can, even for just a night. It sounds scary to some, but it was definitely an experience. There are hostels just for students or young travelers, and those can be great - especially if you're traveling in a group with friends."
Amber (Buffalo, New York)

3/28/2012

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"If you meet a friendly local, ask them for some ideas of what to do on your visit. You're more likely to experience the country like locals do, rather than tourists. For example, a professor of mine toured France and met up with his friend. They went to this French kitchen where they took a French cooking class and then followed that by eating dinner with a few other couples and the chef. He said it was one of his most favorite travel experiences ever and it's not on any top 10 list."
Amber (Buffalo, New York)

3/26/2012

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"When [you're] in Europe and are approached by dancing [gypsies], make a run for it because they want to pick your pockets."
Jamey (Lewiston, New York)

3/26/2012

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"Kiss everyone on the cheek, unless they have nice lips".
Jamey (Lewiston, New York)

3/26/2012

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“Indulge in the food and beverages of your travels! You can't go to Memphis without eating some awesome BBQ! You also can't go to Paris without eating cheese and crêpes or drinking wine! Would you go to Italy and not eat pasta?! Eat foods that you think you might not like...you might surprise yourself and find that it's delicious!"
Greta (New York, New York)