21 Fascinating Info Graphics About Traveling That Are So Darn Smart
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1. Going overseas? This chart tells you what type of power socket you'll encounter:
2. Here's an impossibly efficient way to pack:
3. And this chart tells you how to fold a suit jacket in your suitcase so it doesn't end up with approximately 1,001 wrinkles:
4. Women travelers should check out this one — it rounds up the safest (Spain, Singapore, Ireland) and most dangerous (South Africa, Brazil, Russia) countries for them to travel to:
The data here is a few years old, of course, but things probably haven't changed all that much.
5. And LGBTQ people should look at this one — it rounds up the best (Canada, Netherlands, Sweden) and worst (Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia) countries for them to visit:
6. Don't get scammed! Here are the tourist scams to avoid while traveling this summer (and yikes — I think I'd lose it immediately if someone did the thrown baby scam with me):
7. Hey, with inflation money is tight — this chart documents the off-seasons in popular countries so you can get better rates (and shorter lines):
8. And here's a similar chart for the off-seasons of national parks in the USA:
9. I know you want to avoid the "ugly American" cliche when traveling, so here's some of the international etiquette you need to know:
10. If you go overseas you will almost certainly be dealing with the metric system. Here's a handy cheat sheet to get by:
11. OK, this one is only for travelers to Japan, but it delighted the foodie in me so much I had to share. Here's 42 types of ramen you'll encounter while eating in Japan:
12. I know you're going to need your morning cup of coffee wherever you're going, so here's how to order coffee (exactly as you like it) in eight different languages:
13. Flying? Here's how to make the experience a whole lot easier:
14. After reading that last one are you feeling cocky and think you can tackle one of the world's loooooongest non-stop flights? Well, here they are:
15. And speaking of long flights, you'll likely find this chart VERY helpful after getting off one:
16. Going on a road trip? Here are some things you'll want to be sure to do beforehand:
17. And if you're going on a road trip you will, of course, need to know where you can find the tallest roller coaster in each state, lol:
18. This one is kind of basic, but still full of practical things to consider before traveling. Number six, in my experience, is especially on point:
19. Ugh, I hope you don't need this advice on your trip, but if you do, you'll be glad you read it:
20. Want to lower your carbon footprint abroad? Here are some tips:
21. And lastly, if you plan on traveling with your furry best friend, you NEED to check out this one:
Happy traveling, everyone!!!
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