tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post3926024961903059159..comments2024-01-04T03:14:49.554-06:00Comments on The Mobile Lawyer -- One Lap, No Jetlag: What I Don't Like about TravelGo, See, Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-88048794829974358702010-09-13T09:34:44.143-05:002010-09-13T09:34:44.143-05:00I had this happen a lot in China this summer...
Re...I had this happen a lot in China this summer...<br />Restaurant staff treating you like they have never seen a white face before, and scared to death to serve me. Thankfully, there was always a restaurant somewhere that had staff who didn't do that.Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-8087950548268069232010-09-11T20:20:32.707-05:002010-09-11T20:20:32.707-05:00Nice list!
Just to add about books, yes they are ...Nice list!<br /><br />Just to add about books, yes they are expensive around the world. It was insanely expensive when I lived in Dubai too. But here in Thailand, I love that you have tons of used books shops. No photocopies, no shady books.. Just good old used books for so cheap, I LOVE it!Daniel N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06948869972525613671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-87012617578498345472010-09-07T16:51:33.783-05:002010-09-07T16:51:33.783-05:00I thought I was the only person who thought that a...I thought I was the only person who thought that about books... I'm glad its not so!Kristiang85https://www.blogger.com/profile/11173892757477221092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-30902805941820468062010-09-07T08:15:24.139-05:002010-09-07T08:15:24.139-05:00Haha, but you know what despite all this we still ...Haha, but you know what despite all this we still travel!!! The positive always outweighs the negative. BEST WISHES!!!!!!!Andi of My Beautiful Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255015430958927483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-84765262046923455772010-09-04T15:01:56.996-05:002010-09-04T15:01:56.996-05:00Good stuff and wise idea to get the rant out of yo...Good stuff and wise idea to get the rant out of your system before your trip begins! <br /><br />The only thing that comes to mind in addition is early morning throat-clearing. While I understand that sometimes you just need to clear your throat, it seems to be a common hobby in many parts of the world to do so as loudly as possible as soon as the sun breaks above the horizon. I can't even begin to count the hours of precious sleep I've lost over the years as result!Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-51259699532613845612010-09-04T14:15:50.261-05:002010-09-04T14:15:50.261-05:00It's that one in a hundred honest taxi driver ...It's that one in a hundred honest taxi driver that spoils things. If it weren't for him we could just shoot the lot of them and start over.Shanehttp://www.the-working-traveller.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-28420535975345576982010-09-04T12:07:33.795-05:002010-09-04T12:07:33.795-05:00I am glad I have never encountered a widow maker j...I am glad I have never encountered a widow maker just yet. Not sure I could handle showering with death looming over. Seeing as I just got back from three months in Italy, I would say the lack of comfortable beds while you travel is something I can't stand. I also the towels that feel like sandpaper.Suzyhttp://suzyguese.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-86653928420412207572010-09-03T19:06:15.672-05:002010-09-03T19:06:15.672-05:00Funny! I too am irritated by the know-it-all trave...Funny! I too am irritated by the know-it-all travelers. I love hearing travel stories, but please don´t pretend like you have seen and done it all. <br /><br />re: #3, I had to leave a hostel in Bogota because I thought I might actually fight with a group of biotches that came in the room late making all kinds of noise with the lights on.<br /><br />#8 - yessss!!! <br /><br />And the instant coffee, yes I think it´s criminal to drink nescafe in a coffee-producing region, it makes me want to cry!<br /><br />Great list!Jasminehttp://jasminewanders.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-42292580378499149442010-09-01T23:52:04.973-05:002010-09-01T23:52:04.973-05:00I hate how everyone in the world is a polygot too....I hate how everyone in the world is a polygot too. Damn lack of education.Candicehttp://www.candicedoestheworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-14333628247792824792010-09-01T10:57:39.458-05:002010-09-01T10:57:39.458-05:00thanks everyone -- again -- for all the comments.
...thanks everyone -- again -- for all the comments.<br /><br />Christine, agree on the delays. Haven't flown in about 2 years, so not sure about layovers, but since I'm getting on a plane in a few days -- am sure you just jinxed me. ;)<br /><br />And the haters.... yes, they can all go to... well, that ain't nice, is it??Go, See, Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-24843811021721132592010-09-01T10:20:05.591-05:002010-09-01T10:20:05.591-05:00This might fall in the know-it-all category, but I...This might fall in the know-it-all category, but I hate the haters. People who say, "I hate America!" or "I hate France!" or something equally ridiculous. Doubly so when I find out they've never been to the country they supposedly hate. <br /><br />With all the nuances and magic a nation can have, how can someone POSSIBLY hate the entire place? It infuriates me. Grrrrr!Everywhereisthttp://www.everywhereist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-42369260202239253702010-09-01T09:48:00.216-05:002010-09-01T09:48:00.216-05:00Agreed--I don't know about "widow makers&...Agreed--I don't know about "widow makers" but showers in Europe never have the showerhead attached to the wall. So annoying.<br /><br />And can I add absurdly long layovers to the list? And train delays?Christinehttp://www.cestchristine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-18348347453679026282010-09-01T09:46:47.192-05:002010-09-01T09:46:47.192-05:00Good thing I don't hanker for coffee, otherwis...Good thing I don't hanker for coffee, otherwise that would annoy me. There's a misconception that travel is hunky dory all the time, but I will say this - there's a freedom to it that you will never find in any office. :)Nomadic Chickhttp://www.nomadicchick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-9704289183845030892010-08-31T16:24:52.520-05:002010-08-31T16:24:52.520-05:00I gotta agree with most of them, though I haven...I gotta agree with most of them, though I haven't run into these 'widow makers' quite yet. I've also been fortunate enough to steer clear of the type of dorms where people come in @ 3:30am all noisy, so far...<br /><br />I don't drink coffee so no biggie for me!dmainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319728740571947466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-15724790274425436632010-08-31T16:13:52.104-05:002010-08-31T16:13:52.104-05:00I think you have covered most bases. I'd like ...I think you have covered most bases. I'd like to add illness when you experiment with dodgy food though!AdventureRobhttp://www.adventurerob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-81670264003094947722010-08-31T15:58:32.286-05:002010-08-31T15:58:32.286-05:00Totally with you on #1. Every shower I've take...Totally with you on #1. Every shower I've taken underneath one, I've stood half in and half out the entire time. Which is, of course, stupid, but it makes me feel (moderately) better.gregory.andreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025962099893945350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-29476074593069908622010-08-31T15:56:46.541-05:002010-08-31T15:56:46.541-05:00thanks Adam. But I'll say this for the Dutch ...thanks Adam. But I'll say this for the Dutch -- have yet to meet one I don't like. Pretty much the same for the Kiwis and Ozzies. And they can all drink me under the table!Go, See, Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-41242973070505042352010-08-31T15:55:00.691-05:002010-08-31T15:55:00.691-05:00Hilarious and well done. I agree with all of your...Hilarious and well done. I agree with all of yours, especially the language one. I feel like such a moron sometimes, and I urge all younger Americans to pay attention and actually care in high school Spanish classes. What I would give to fluently speak a few languages. Then you meet a Dutch person, who seems to speak all the languages, and it makes me feel even less inferior.Adamhttp://www.worldtravelforcouples.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-53200856092627023052010-08-31T15:44:59.460-05:002010-08-31T15:44:59.460-05:00Ha! I definitely feel ya on #9 (especially in Euro...Ha! I definitely feel ya on #9 (especially in Europe) and #3 but I have to add my #1 to all of these - FLYING. :-)Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-46683517841317178652010-08-31T12:56:52.919-05:002010-08-31T12:56:52.919-05:00LOL -- trying this shorter post thing. I hear tha...LOL -- trying this shorter post thing. I hear that people may actually READ them, if I make them a little less verbose ;)Go, See, Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-86631157518880774782010-08-31T12:47:35.619-05:002010-08-31T12:47:35.619-05:00Other travelers who don't seem the least bit i...Other travelers who don't seem the least bit interested in meeting new people -- to the point that they won't even make eye contact with you. I swear some days I feel like it's high school all over again! (Umm... not that I wasn't wildly popular in high school). <br />Oh, and I hate that I can't just take a couple days off from traveling and just go home & sit on my couch and recuperate a bit until I have the strength to start it all over again... (that is if I HAD a couch).<br />P.S. What's the deal? Your posts are so SHORT these days. I'm kicking out out of our Way Long Blog Club!Sallyhttp://www.unbravegirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-62234612796818859362010-08-31T12:08:00.311-05:002010-08-31T12:08:00.311-05:00I had a break down a few days ago and wrote a simi...I had a break down a few days ago and wrote a similar post that's coming soon although I didn't have your even temperament :)<br /><br />All I've seen in Colombia so far are the widow makers, are you ready to welcome them back?Ayngelinahttp://www.baconismagic.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-37123200395891046762010-08-31T11:51:53.075-05:002010-08-31T11:51:53.075-05:00I will definitely be posting something similar!I will definitely be posting something similar!Kelseyhttp://www.mongolianexperiment.com/noreply@blogger.com