YOURTAKE What's a life lesson you learned from traveling?
—Elaine M. G.
—Jenny W. D.
"People are more alike than different. The earth and the people in it are beautiful."
"Take twice as much money and half as many clothes."
—Sylvia S. S.
—Patricia L. D.
"You represent where you're from."
"Have an authentic experience and come home with lessons. Perspective is a gift."
—Leslie J.
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"Take an extra day off when you get home to do laundry."
—JS P.
"Respect the cultural differences, listen more, talk less."
"Go with the flow, relax and enjoy yourself and other people. Don't schedule too much."
—Jeanne D.
—Sarah J. K. O.
"Laughter is the same in every language."
"Take a good camera."
—Katie P. C.
—Charles H.
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"When visiting another country, visit the grocery market instead of a Museum. Avoid tourist traps. Drink the local wine."