Andy Hayes Oregon Guide to Not Look like One

To all those travel enthusiasts out there, Andy really adores you and your passion for travel but what most of you forget, is to avoid looking like a clueless, burdened with gaggles of back pack lugging tourist every time you visit a new place. Andy Hayes Oregon who himself is a pro now at acting all cool at new places, lists down some Dos and Don’ts to help you fend for yourself in a new foreign land.

•Do your homework/ Know the currency rate:

Before you set off for a journey, remember to do your part of research on the place you are visiting. Learning a little about their history and customs would save you from offending them. You would definitely not want to anger the rural locals in India by trying to look at a veiled women’s face. Also, Make sure you know the exchange rate at your destination so that you don’t go around asking people to give you the total in American Dollars or Indian Rupees.

•Know your surroundings/ Learn some words or sentences in local language:

Buy some good road maps and books which will help you move around a little on your own in a completely unknown location, especially hospital and Police stations. Moreover, learn a word or two in local language so it is little easier to move around. For eg: Learn sentences like where is the washroom? Or how much does this cost? You can probably carry a small Pocket dictionary.

•Dress the Part:

While Bikini and Boxers look absolutely fine on the beaches of Goa and Hawaii, You wouldn’t want to be caught dead wearing one in the streets of High end Paris or Rustic India. So be sure you back according to the place you are visiting and also according to the weather, and avoid unnecessary accessories and baggage. Remember point 1, do your homework

•Get direction discretely/ Stay low profile:

Yes we have mentioned about carrying road maps in point no. 2, but also keep in mind that it is just for you, you do not need to make it obvious to the world that you are a tourist who has lost his way by standing at the corner of the street with a large map unfolded in his hands, looking utterly clueless. It is best to pick up a quiet place, open the map up and figure out your next move. Moreover, you can always take help from the restaurant owners and waiters who know the place better than you.

•Last, but not the least, avoid any destination during peak season; this will save you the horrendous experience of having to fight for a budget hotel room. Choose to stick to local eateries rather than renowned brands; don’t tell me you travelled this far to have KFC!
Andy Hayes Oregon State Treasury Hopes that this article helps you get rid of the troubled tourist tag next time you go out. Andy really cares for he himself was like you some time ago.