TopTrips: Top Travel Do’s and Don’ts

Anyone who's been on a plane more than a few times probably thinks they've got this whole travel thing figured out. But there are lots of surprising ways you can end up offending your fellow travelers and locals alike, and you probably don't even know it!

Take a look at this roundup of the top travel do's and don'ts we've pulled together from some of our favorite sites - you're guaranteed to recognize at least some of them in your fellow travelers, and possibly even in yourself.

Airline Etiquette
Are you an Armrest Bandit, a Seat Grabber, or a Flight DJ? There are lots of ways to try to be a better plane-mate; check out this great article for some suggestions. Read more

Getting Drunk Around The World
Few areas of life seem to come with as many traditions and potential cultural gaffes as going out for a drink, so here are a few rules to remember when you’re imbibing around the world. Read more

What Not To Wear, And Other Tales
Take a look at this useful - not to mention very funny - blog about crossed signals across the globe, on everything from how not to dress for French class to how to keep up shot for shot with your rice-wine drinking Chinese hosts. You're bound to learn a few pointers for any awkward international situation! Read More

Mexico Do's and Don'ts
Are you the type of person who can't seem to get anywhere on time? Well, if you're going to a person's home in Mexico, you're in luck! Showing up early or even showing up on time is considered rude. Arriving about 30 minutes late is appropriate. Read more

Family Cruising: Know Before You Go
Will your family enjoy a cruise? Most parents report that once they are on board the ship, they barely see their children. But here are a few tips to make the experience even better for the whole family. Read More

Dining With A Moroccan Family
This may seem like a stretch, but you never know when the next time you're going to sit down for a meal at the home of a Moroccan family might be. Why not be prepared? Check out some of these tips to make sure you don't make the wrong move. Read More

Do's and Don'ts in a Japanese Bathhouse
Some visitors balk at experiencing a Japanese public bath, because in Japan, public bathing is done in the nude. Don’t let your cultural cluelessness rob you of this typical Japanese experience. Just let go and … jump in? Swim in? How does one use a Japanese bath house anyway? Read More