FIRST
COMMANDMENT: Thou
shalt not be inflexible.
All kinds of
unexpected things can happen when you travel, so be flexible. Sway like the
palm tree in the wind. Otherwise, rigidity will break you.
SECOND
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not be discourteous.
Courtesy will
get you much better service than rudeness.
THIRD
COMMANDMENT: Thou
shalt not cut yourself short on time.
Obey this
command, give yourself extra time, and your chances of missing your connection
will be next to zero.
FOURTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not be mute.
Communicate your
plans and location to those who need to know; it can save time and grief.
FIFTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not travel in ignorance.
Plan your trip
properly and learn about your destination, including a few phrases in the
native language; you will save time, money, and get more out of the journey.
SIXTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not forget the ‘Big Three’
1.
Money,
2.
eTicket,
3.
Passport
If you forget
everything else, including your suitcase, don’t forget these.
SEVENTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not be glued to your smartphone.
It is impossible
to enjoy the wonderful scenery if you are constantly staring at your
smartphone. Practice situational awareness; what’s the point of connecting with
someone around the world via social media on your smartphone, yet you are
oblivious to the pickpocket trailing behind you.
EIGHTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not complain.
Unless you want
to be stranded in the wilderness like the ten spies in Joshua and Caleb’s day,
don’t complain. See the positive - of which there will be plenty - and keep a
good attitude. In case you sport a bad attitude, treat it like a flat tyre/tire
and change it immediately. Otherwise, you won’t get very far.
NINTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not be miserable
Travel is fun
and educational - enjoy yourself.
TENTH
COMMANDMENT: Thou shalt not travel in doubt
Faith is the
only way to fly. It makes all the difference in world.
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