- Don’t speak English (speak the local language)
- Don’t eat McDonalds or drink Starbucks (explore local food)
- Don’t travel with check-in luggage (keep everything to a small carry-on)
- Don’t keep to yourself (make new friends in the streets)
- Don’t try to see everything (it is better to see fewer places more thoroughly)
- Don’t travel without water
- Don’t be addicted to your devices (fast from social media)
- Don’t forget to keep a daily journal
- Don’t stay at an expensive hotel (use more money for experiences)
- Don’t go with a plan; explore, get lost, and be a flaneur
And of course– don’t listen to me. What else don’t you do while traveling? Add to this list in the comments below!