Walking in the City

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In most large cities where lots of people are walking, don't be afraid that you'll get lost. Almost everyone is willing to help you with directions. Just politely say, "Excuse me, how do I get to ______ or which way is ____ street. (Continue Reading)

Altitude Sickness

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About two days before making a trip to a high altitude location, start drinking about twice as much water or other fluids as your normally would. Before getting on your plane, it's also a good idea to take a blood thinning pill such as Advil. (Continue Reading)

What to do if you get diarrhea...

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Sorry that this is not the most pleasant topic, but seeing as how I personally and many people I know have had trouble with this when going abroad, I thought I should write a tip. The tip is to NOT take anti-diarrhea medicine. (Continue Reading)

Drinking Water in a Foreign Country

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When traveling abroad, if it's only for a short time, I highly suggest drinking water only from bottled water. The locals may tell you that it's fine to drink the water, that it's of really high quality. (Continue Reading)

How to Make Chilean Empanadas

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Here is a recipe for making the Chilean empanadas that my host mom taught me to make:

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