Comments on: Are you a Good Traveler?

By: luray caverns cabins

luray caverns cabins — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:17:28 +0000

You have had good qualities really. When visiting outside home country one should adapt such approach like respecting other culture and beliefs. This approach would help you make new friends even in stranger country.

By: The Traveling Fool

The Traveling Fool — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:33:24 +0000

I think I am a good traveler. In fact I wrote a post about this awhile back. I always try to get off the tourist path and meet people. I have an open mind when it comes to new experiences and I find that the approach you mention makes for a great experience. One of my rules is don't be stuck up. Talk to everyone from the hotel staff, the waiter the cab driver and even strangers. You meet some really great people and they can turn you on to some places and things most other would never see.

By: John

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:55:43 +0000

Well said! While there are certainly no hard and fast rules of what makes a good traveler, I think respect (and you touch on this in a few of your points) certainly is the largest factor. Show common respect for locals, fellow travelers, etc. and you are already half way there.

By: Jay Kane

Jay Kane — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:27:37 +0000

As a vacation homeowner (learned everything I know about the job by joining the Vacation Homeowner's Guide on Facebook), I've experienced both good and bad travelers. I'd say your list is pretty darn accurate.

By: linda john

linda john — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:32:11 +0000

great idea…

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:52:31 +0000

Great post idea! I of course am a huge fan of Elizabeth, Eat Pray Love was exactly what I wanted my life to be when it came out, since then I've been working towards my dream of being an expat! 6 months & counting, loving your blog!

By: Nancy Vacation

Nancy Vacation — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:49:51 +0000

Well, it is hard to estimate yourself, how good a traveler you are. But I don't quite think that you can blend in anytime because I don't think any European can blend in Asia but this doesn't make him/her a bad traveler. On the contrary, the curiosity is the main feature of a good traveler.

By: thrillseeker

thrillseeker — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:05:03 +0000

I am so a good traveller. What I am not good at is picking the right people to travel with. They always want to do the opposite to everything I want to do.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:34:14 +0000

Beautiful post!!! I always thought I would be a good traveler but since I live in eastern Europe I know that I am not. I still have a lot to learn! Thanks for this inspiring post.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:27:54 +0000

Thanks Andi for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it!