MM Sticker Found Under A Bus In Switzerland

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I'm sure Apoc will have a bunch to add, but these are just some safety precautions (which are probably obvious)...

1. When working with luggage, carry cash and valuables with you at all times. First hand experience here with baggage handlers taking cash, jewelry, and even candy...
2. Get a passport holder that you can hang from your neck under your shirt and wear it all the time.
3. More for shorter trips, but book your travel on the Department of State site (STEP) to let the DoS know where you'll be and when in the event you have an issue where you'll need to consulate's help. (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/.../step.html)
4. Try to avoid letting strangers take your picture with your camera (especially with your phone). You may never see that device again; most of the time you'll probably be fine, but I've seen it happen.
5. When leaving luggage in a rental car (this kind of goes for any car at any time), but put it in a trunk covered from site.

While these aren't 'fun' things if you have problems related to any of those points it will be very not fun.

For fun:
1. Do your research about what you would like to do in the area you'll be in.
2. Research time time of year. (ie: France/Paris in some of August is not as much fun because it's apparently a 'holy time' and places close early in the day or are not open)
3. Try to learn the language of the country your in. I found locals tend to help and enjoy teaching for the most part.
4. For me exploring without plans was fun. When i was in Germany for work i wanted to go to the Nurburgring (because Mecca) and the Amerian Le Mans just happened to be racing that day on the race course. Also drove to the Hokenheim Ring and Munich while enjoying a pint on the Marienplatz
5. Try different foods while you're there too and avoid the more mainstream/tourist restaurants. One of the best experiences i've had was eating at local restaurants off the beaten path, especially in Italy.