#7 Of Men’s Health 21 Principles Of Iconic Style
August 18, 2007 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Business Wear, Casual Wear, Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks, You Need Help
To continue going through the 21 Principles of Iconic Style from Men’s Health September issue, here’’s #7. TRAVELING RIGHT by Paul Theroux. Here are 10 tips on how a career nomad should travel fuss-free.
Go when your head is right
Be mentally alert and inwardly serene.
Go Alone
It’s annoying to have someone beside you constatnly saying, “hey, look at that”.Make an effort to cross a border, on foot if possible
It’s quite a revelation to be at the place where 2 countries never meet.
Bring a bag you can carry onto a plane and lug for about a mile without effort
In lieu of a backpack, bring a duffel bag instead. Unless it’s a hiking trip of course. Locals don’t carry backpacks. You don’t want to stand out and be typecasted.
Bring the right clothes– old but not ragged
Don’t wear shorts in a country where Men wear trousers. No jewelries either. A cheap watch will suffice.
Bring a basic medical kit that suits the conditions
Prepare for malaria, snake and insect bites. Don’t forget sunburns either. Antibiotics are a great idea.
A detailed map of the place you’re headed is essential
A notebook and pen are imperative also. Paperback novel that you can easily give away is good as well
Carry US dollars
Small bills of course
Once you arrive, travel on the ground as much as possible
Avoid planes even if they will save you time.
Don’t bring cellphones or any electronics. Except for a shortwave radio
Cameras are a nuisance and mental distraction. A disposable one might be better.
*Men’s Health Magazine, September 2007 Issue
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