Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Travel

Don’t Take Photos of People Without Their Permission

Just because you think the person would make a beautiful subject or add
some liveliness to your photo or video, doesn’t mean you should take
photos or videos of people without their permission. You should first
put the camera or smartphone aside and politely ask for their permission
to take their photos or include them in your videos, and be respectful
if they decline.

Try Not to Litter

Honestly, this should go without saying, nevertheless, it is important
for you to refrain from tossing your garbage indiscriminately around
your environment. There are areas that have strict rules/laws about
carrying out accumulated garbage and properly disposing of it, and it
can be quite embarrassing to be harassed in these places because of
littering.

Don’t Skip the Local Tourist Office

The local tourism office is one of the best places to get advice on
current events, festivals, and information you’re likely not going to
find in a guidebook or by just asking random people. This is because the
job of those working at the local tourism office is literally to know
everything about the place you’re in, so when you get to a new city, be
sure to go the tourism office to get information on what to see and do,
and where the deals are. They can also help you with maps and discount
cards as well as help you to book accommodations. This can easily help
you save time and find a more rewarding and cheaper travel experience.

Try Not To Eat Near Major Tourist Sites

This is because the food sold near major tourist sites are more often
than not sold at double the price. In addition to this, the flavour and
quality of the meal is unlikely to be consistent since the restaurants
know that majority of the tourists visiting are unlikely to come back,
so the incentive to be top-notch is more or less lacking. However, if
you eat at local, ‘non-touristy’ restaurants instead, the flavour and
quality of the meal is likely to be higher because they know that if it
is anything less, locals will stop eating there.