Vagabond's 27 quick travel trips

I am a big searcher of the internet, during my search I stumbled upon Vagabond.com and their 27, very intelligent travel tips, I suggest you read them and take the advice.

1) Say hi to other people who are traveling - you will learn a lot today and get to hear and share other stories

2) Don’t flash your bling 

3) Catch a cab and talk to the driver about cool things to do (Cabbies are almost always multi-lingual)

4) Scan a picture of your passport and give it to someone you trust - my parents at home always have a copy, as well as a copy of my credit card and debit card 

5) Get a nice padlock and use it when necessary (It takes two to steal: the thief and the one who left an opportunity) 

6) Wear long pants during long transport - Seats in trains and airplanes are disgusting and who want their bodies to touch those 

7) Look at the mattress…know what bedbugs look like

8) Stay where you get breakfast for free - don't pay for a breakfast at the hotel either 

9) Make sure hot water is included

10) Find paperback exchanges - mostly if you're gone long and read a lot

11) Stay longer and get cheaper room rates

12) Fill out your couchsurfing profile completely - look for tips online there are some great websites

13) Look for free fruit on the trees - but don't go in someone's yard, you may get charged for trespassing and stealing.

14) Look for language exchanges 

15) Don’t leave your phone in your room 

16) Bring your own condoms - don't trust the other party to do so... abroad or at home

17) Don’t get so drunk you can’t take care of yourself - always keep an eye on your drink too

18) Trust your instincts about people 

19) Eat the local food - because it's delicious and cheap

20) Always ask for a second price - the worst you'll get is no

21) Don’t wander around alone late at night 

22) Don’t give up your passport - always keep it on you in a money belt of in a safe pocket

23) Bring your valuables to the shower with you in a hostel - if it's electronic put it in a water safe bag

24) Eat lots of cheese if you get diarrhea - plus cheese is delicious

25) A handful of nuts makes hunger go away 

26) Get a haircut and a shave (or a wax and a style) 

27) If the locals drink the water you should too

thanks vagabond for the tips