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Tricks of the crooks – Problems in the hotel
Of course I will not list everything there is to be observed as a traveler in South America, requires some common sense, but it must be pointed out again and again as little cash and jewelry to carry around with them, just the stupid ones die out before.
Cut in some countries, the thieves drove by with a sharp instrument watches and jewelry from the arms hanging out of a car – bad injuries are guaranteed. Avoid transactions in public places, these include shopping malls and airports, and if necessary take them with smaller bills. Follow a few emergency numbers with them.
Should you be traveling with a car and get lost, they look busy and illuminated by road trains, and ask them there for the right way. They deposit their valuables in the glove compartment. If suspicious people approaching the stationary vehicle, close windows and doors and press the horn. In case of problems on the vehicle is in turn, if possible, in a busy place to visit and there repair.
Tricks of the thieves and robbers
Do not hold on a street when you see an accident, inform the police about the phone call. Have you been bumped from behind, do not stop, but go to a crowded place, and ask for police support. Do not trust any stranger who asks for a breakdown.
What to do in case of accident or illness?
Check with your hotel or embassy. Keep all invoices – for the insurance. Always carry a small first aid kit with, the necessary content can vary from country to country and from region to region.
Think you are from headaches at high altitude, some cities to over 3,000 m altitude. Get it checked before traveling to South America and run with a vaccination card, any allergies should definitely be mentioned. Pay attention to their personal hygiene. Hold Mass with food and drink, especially alcohol. Do not use raw foods, the revenge of Montezuma is inexorable. Even fruit with damaged skin or skin can cause health problems.
Problems in Hotel
A difficult and tiresome subject. If you travel with a travel agency, this is of course responsible for compliance with the agreed terms, it is difficult if you are traveling alone.
Of course, the hotels in South America committed its standards comply, but it is usually hardly worth the trouble, and certainly not when the language is not powerful to tangle with those responsible. Drag the result and change the place you’re angry about unnecessarily, the holiday is over quickly. Give your keys when leaving the hotel only at the reception.
Valuables in the safe deposit must never be left unsupervised in the room. Take pictures of her luggage.
Search distraction ask the porter, they are true connoisseurs of the local scene.
The restaurant
Tipping is mandatory in many Latin American countries, employees are often very poorly paid and therefore rely on tips. A vexatious evils are the place settings, (a dry bread roll or Keck), leave these untouched dirt cheap, he will come to them are usually too expensive with the bill.
Be kind and avoid the rush hours, because then all are under stress. It does not necessarily visit the restaurants in the main street or at a Strandavenida, much quieter and sometimes cheaper, the small restaurant in the next street.
Have fun with an extensive trip through South America and the Caribbean Tripp.