The most horrible travel tips for the whole history of tourism

Do not waste your money on bottled water! I drink water directly from the tap and feel great!

↑ boasted a hostel guests in Kathmandu.

I never book room in advance - before they arrive at their destination. First, better personally visit all the hostels, and only then make a decision where to stay.

Confidently declares another traveler. While in 10 minutes you can order a decent room online, it is about 4 hours wandering the streets in search of Free berth in Barcelona, ​​pulls on all the trunks, and even spend 8 dollars for travel in public transport. You do during this time will have time to register at the hotel, go to the museum, lunch and maybe even take a nap.

French - bullies, and the British are very polite.

Says your aunt who has never been abroad.

The tips above sounds doubtful. At least for most travelers. In the best case, one of these tips will make you seriously think about, at worst - you make a costly and painful mistake.

1. Women should never travel alone

This is one of the most discussed and misunderstood statements in travel. But it all depends on the circumstances. Areas such as India and some countries in the Middle East, could cause difficulties for-individualok tourists.

Unfounded warning, that women should not travel alone to places like Thailand or England, causing an uproar among seasoned travelers. Bad things can happen in any country, with both women and men. Best advice - do not do what you can not afford in their home country.

2. In any case is not a street food

This is, without exaggeration, the worst advice for travelers in the entire history of tourism. Yes, in some countries, you need to take certain precautions when choosing the food, which is prepared not in the cafe and on the street.

But street food - it is perhaps the most simple and inexpensive way to plunge into the traditional culture of a country - and must be seen as an integral part of the journey. In addition, even the most experienced traveler can tell you a couple of stories that you can pick up any byaku and at an expensive restaurant, even in countries such as the United States or Italy. This once again proves that the poison can be almost anywhere.

3. Bring travelers checks for emergencies

Traveler's checks are no longer play a significant role in the late '90s, when the international ATM networks have become commonplace. Now travelers checks are virtually useless in many countries, because not every bank is ready to cash them.

Emergency, it is better to make a backup credit card and store it in a safe place, separate from your wallet. A good idea to carry a small stash of cash in euros or dollars.

4. In Italy, the best pizza in the world

Some folks like to tell stories about the "worst pizza" bought on the street in Venice, or anywhere else in Italy. Trap with bad food await visitors in many places. Everywhere you can slip something tasteless: it does not matter, you are in close proximity to the famous sites or not. This can happen even in the capital of the world-famous cuisine.

5. Plan everything / nothing to plan

Neither one nor the other! Ckazhite trip to Greece is not at the height of the season, without a predetermined residence and departure time - could be for you one of the most memorable experiences in my life. The same approach is to travel to any island in the Caribbean Sea in the middle of the season can bankrupt you and leave to sleep on a park bench. Fortunately, most of the tourist destinations are able to balance between planned and unplanned trip so that your rest is practically no danger.

6. China has no access to Facebook

For the most part, it's not a problem. Get access to Facebook, Twitter and other sotsialochkam possible. In a pinch, you can quickly find the latest information about workarounds.

7. The more clothes, the less washing

In general, it is, but in reality it does not work. Wash things while traveling - is quite simple. Sometimes it even easier and cheaper than at home. For example, it includes a washing process in Vietnam? Just pick a bag of dirty clothes and gives it together with 1 dollar priotelnyh clerk.

In addition, the more clothes you bring, the more difficult your bag. It can cause all sorts of trouble on long journeys by land, or additional tax aviasborov.

8. Bring sufficient contact lens / sunblock / tampons / drugs

Again, this varies depending on the destination. But in general, in every country there are all the same as in your home. And often even cheaper.

9. Take a journey knife for self-defense

Anyone who gives such advice, just do not traveled much. However, it is better to stay at home (and the traveler, and the knife).

10. Do not bother to search for a guide. All the information you need can be found online

Perhaps these tips, and useful to you one day. But at the moment to rely exclusively on recommendations based on myths - better not.