Trust me, you'll have more fun in Jamaica if you don't visit the tourist traps.
The dollar is worth LESS in Europe.
ALWAYS keep an eye on your bags!!! Thiefs prey on tourists.
Make sure to have a place to stay before you hop on a train to a foriegn country on a whim. The results could be bad. Trust me, I know.
When backpacking it is important to have...
1. A lock or two or three
2. Cheap sandals
3. A bath suit, even if you´re going to the dessert you never know.
I lived in Tanzania for 2 months this summer, and the number one travel tip I can give you is bring peanut butter. Trust me, you'll thank me.
When I visit Africa, I always remember to take it pole, pole!
When I visit a new place, I always ask the locals for the best places to go. They know about all the hidden treasures in the area, that you might not be able to discover otherwise.
Figure out how much it's going to cost and double it...figure out how long it's going to take and triple it.
