How pleasant your trip is in many cases depends on you and your awareness. Check the list to see what can influence your travel experience.

1. Taking too many gadgets.
Electronic devices, such as phones, cameras, iPads and laptops attract pickpockets. Do not carry big gadgets around and keep them all at the hotel. It is even wiser to not bring them on your trip at all – leave them at home where they are safe and secure. One or two devices are quite enough even for the most frequent travelers.

2. Cultural Ignorance and Narrow-mindedness.
This is one of the most important points and it should definitely be taken into consideration. Before you set out, find out about the country you are going to. What is normal for you might look absolutely inappropriate elsewhere. In the United States there is no need to take you shoes off when visiting your friend’s house. In China or Japan entering someone’s home with shoes on is impolite. Be open-minded and never judge the food before you try it. The only excuse for not eating exotic dishes would be allergy from some certain ingredients.