Safe and smart traveling

It is important to have fun while traveling, but you should also remember how to travel smart and safe.

First, always keep your important documents (passports, visas, medical information, money) on your body at all times. These can be kept in a passport pouch that is tucked away underneath your clothes and safety pinned to your clothes. Though it may be uncomfortable, it is a necessary sacrifice to make. This is to prevent your important documents and money from being pickpocketed. The safety pin is a guard against pickpocketers who cut the string holding your passport pouch.

It is also important to have an open mind and an awareness for the culture that you are in. Remember that you are not in America so of course things will be different and what may seem normal to you might offend another or vice versa.

Remember that you can never be too careful when you are traveling. At the same time, do not let this hinder you from fully experiencing the culture.

Preparation for summer trip

I am extremely excited for my summer travels this summer. Lately my family has been preparing for our medical mission trip. We need to pack medicine and toothpaste into boxes because it is cheaper to buy those in America. Furthermore, the quality of these items cannot compare to the quality offered by American products.

There will be several college atudents going with the group of doctors. Because most of us do not have any medical experience, we will assisting with translation between the doctors and the patient. I also have another responsibility of taking care of daily liturgies because I can play the guitar. I plan to buy a guitar in Vietnam because I will not be able to bring my own guitar. Due to the climate change, it would be unwise to bring a guitar from America because the climate in Vietnam is much more humid and hot. This will cause the guitar to delaminate.

I cannot wait to meet my friends again who I have made friendships with from my previous trips. I also look forward to eating good and cheap food. The conversion rate is extremely favorable for USD.