DO'S AND DON'TS
There are many do's and don'ts to keep in mind while on vacation. What the do's and don'ts are is going to depend on your destination. Each destination has its own set of do's and don'ts. Here are the ten do's and don'ts of ten popular vacation destinations.
Do's and Don'ts of Hawaii
Don’t use your horn unless is is a matter of a real emergency. This something that really upsets local residents of Hawaii
Do remove your shows before you enter a home. It shows respect.
Don’t include directions such as east, west, north or south when asking to get somewhere. People in Hawaii look a direction differently. Mauka is the direction of the mountains and Makai the ocean.
Do's and Don'ts of Buenos Aires
Do watch where you are walking on the sidewalks. The city has many dog walkers who do not clean up after their canine clients.
Do go to local BBQ called a parilla or go to one of the city multiple steakhouses. The city is famous for its beef.
Don’t stir or sip your mate. You have to drink all you are served before passing it to the next person.
Do's and Don'ts of Shanghai
Do watch for manholes as you walk down the sidewalk. Many tourist are injured each year by open manholes.
Don’t order any things in sets of four. Four is the number for death in China and makes its residence uncomfortable.
Do say “ni hao” and give a handshake as a greeting
Do's and Don'ts of Las Vegas
Do drink extra water because the desert is very dry and can dehydrate you fast.
Don’t drive down The Strip because the traffic is back to back and you will see more by walking.
Do be sure to see some of the wonders of nature in the are such as Red Rock and the Valley of Fire.
Do's and Don'ts of San Francisco
Don’t avoid referring to the city “Frisco”, it drives locals crazy.
Do be sure to try one of their many great burritos that are found through out the city
Don’t let the morning fog scare you. The fog is a normal occurrence and usually will lift my lunch time.
Do's and Don'ts of Cairo
Do save up you small change for taxis and tips.
Do keep an open ming as residence love to torture those who do not.
Don’t hale a cab from in front of your hotel or a tourist site. The cost will be half if you walk a few blocks away.
Do's and Don'ts of Budapest
Don’t linger in the doors of a public transportation. The people getting on and off will push you out of their way if you do not move fast enough.
Do always carry a small shopping basket when going into stores wether you plan to make purchases or not. By not doing so you will look like you are a shop lifter.
Do be prepared to hear over and over hot Hungary used to be a much bigger country before it was part of the WWI Trianon Treaty. Even though it has been a very long time locals still expect sympathy for it.
Do's and Don'ts of Yosemite
Don’t let food or anything that smells of it sit in you car as it will attract bears
Don’t feed any of the animals including squirrels and birds
Do make sure you give yourself ample time so you can walk, not drive, through the park.
Do's and Don'ts of Vancouver
Don’t when touring around the Seawall do not walk in the bike lane or bike in the walk lane. It will really aggravate and cause confusion with the locals.
Do remember that when you ride your bike you have to wear a helmet. It is a lay there that comes with a steep ticket if not obeyed.
Don’t eat oysters that you find on the beach. Oysters have to be properly prepared before they are consumed and you have to make sure it is not during the time of Red Tide.
Do's and Don'ts of Philadelphia
Do be sure to promptly pay you parking meters. Authorities are always watching to give you a ticket the very second it runs out of time
Don't call a hoagie a sub or a hero. It is something locals will call you out on.
Do be sure to visit the beautiful countryside around the city and enjoy the many outdoor activities.