To make your traveling smooth-sailing and light, you need to bear mind the following rules where needed. Here are the traveler's ten commandments:
I. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast them home, for verily, thou hast left home to find things different.
II. Thou shalt not take anything too seriously, for a carefree mind is essential for a carefree holiday.
III. Thou shalt not let other tourists get upon thy nerves, for thou are paying out good money to enjoy thy self.
IV. Remember to take only half the clothes thou think thou needs – and twice the money.
V. Know at all times where thy passport is, for a person without a passport is like unto a person without a country.
VI. Remember that if thou hadst been expected to say in one place, thou wouldst have been created without roots.
VII. When in Rome, thou shalt be prepared to do somewhat as Romans do.
VIII. Thou shalt not judge the people of a country by the person who has given thee trouble.
IX. Remember that thou art a guest in foreign land, and he that treateth his host with respect shall be honored.
X. Wear a smile to everyone thou meet. A smile goes a long way.
Pilgrim’s Checklist
Ø Passport
Ø Tour Itinerary
Ø Flight tickets
Ø Hotel details
Ø Photocopy of passport
Ø Pilgrim’s book
Ø Baggage Ribbon and Identification
Ø Comfortable clothing
Ø Medicines (with prescription)
Ø Comfortable pair of walking shoes (with extra pair)
Ø Camera, films and batteries
Ø Religious paraphernalia (Bible, prayer books, etc.)
Ø Folding umbrella/raincoat
Ø Flashlight and sewing kit
Ø Toiletries (including laundry soap)
Ø Pocket money/credit cards/Traveler’s checks
Ø Calculator (optional)
Ø Other personal things