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"Don't Drink the Water!"
And other practical advice from my fellow travelers...


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Erica- Marietta, GA
"Travel as much as you can while you're in college before more responsibilities get in the way, and take a lot pictures on your trip because it's so much fun to look at them when you get back."

Costa Rica- Summer '08


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Rafael- EFCB Trip Leader
"Whenever you travel keep an open mind. Sometimes you will need to close your nose, too, but above all spread your arms wide open and embrace new cultures, foods, and ways of living."

Spain- Summer '09


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April- Washington, D.C.
"Bring extra camera batteries  because my camera was no good for the second half of the trip!"


Italy & Greece - New Year's '08



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Jess- Cambridge, MA
"Wear bug spray! And don't point your feet at the Buddha."

Thailand- New Year's '09


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Tyson- EFCB Trip Leader
"My best advice on any trip is to keep an open mind. I now introduce tours by saying 'welcome to Italy. You're not in Kansas anymore.'"
Italy & Greece - New Year's '08


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Cami- Marietta, GA
"Be open to meet new people. Even if you are traveling with a group of friends, people you meet while traveling often become really good friends."

Costa Rica- Summer '08


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DJ- Los Angelas, CA
"Expect hostility and you will receive it. Expect hospitality and you will receive it instead. The world rewards trust."

Thailand- New Year's 09


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Jennifer- Irvine, CA
"Bring a power converter that works...unless of course you want your blow dryer to explode in your hotel room like mine did!"

Spain- Summer '09

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Brian- Idaho Falls, ID
"Always have a map of the city in case you get lost, and study up on the language. I found out that if you do get lost knowing how to speak their language can really help."

Italy & Greece- New Year's '08


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Logan--Atlanta, GA
"Instant hand sanitizer and  your hotel business card (with the address) are essentials, and--for the ladies--remember that a lot of public bathrooms don't provide TP!"

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Jessica- Waltham, MA
"Bring more than enough underwear and socks, but leave the 12 different dressy shoes in your closet."


                        Thailand- New Year's '09


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Daniel- New York, NY
"Watch out for pick pockets and plan your free time in advance."

Spain- Summer '09

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