5 Things We Forgot are Surprising for New Travelers

No, you can't plug your hairdryer in everywhere.

1. Different countries have different power outlets.

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We know, it's weird. Just get one of these contraptions called a universal adapter!

2. Not every country has free WiFi everywhere.

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Calm down. You might have to buy a coffee at a cafe or go to something called an Internet Cafe instead, but you can still get to WiFi in public (unless there really is no WiFi at all, which is also possible).

3. Most people refer to distances and speed in kilometers.

Trust me, you won't want to go 90 mph on this road.

P.S. 1 mile = 1.6 km

4. Travel visas are real.

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Unfortunately you can't just go to any country toting your passport. Sometimes you need a visa, and sometimes you have to get it ahead of time! Make sure to check what the policy is before you travel.

5. Not everyone speaks English.

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Be patient, be kind. Sometimes trying to communicate without a common language can be fun, and you might learn bits of a new language in the process!

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