El Dilector's Travel Tips

1. Always update your passport contacts. Don't let dogs get to your passport. German border officials WILL raise an eyebrow at the bite marks and ask you many questions in halting English about what kind of hell you plan to raise in their country.

2. Don't buy foil in Austria. It's of poor quality.

3. Avoid eating meat fat in front of women. Well, this can apply to all places. Even when not traveling.

4. Always ask the locals where the cool bars are. That way, you'll find weird people who will drag your ass six blocks to the next bar that stays open until 4:30 so you can have one more drink.

5. Get plenty of rest, but only during the day. Everything is closed from noon - 3 p.m. anyway.

-Shakira 01.13.04