The Ten Commandments of Travel

  1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast left them at home - for thou hast left thy home to find things different.
  2. Thou shalt not take things too seriously - for a carefree mind is the beginning of a happy vacation.
  3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on your nerves - as thou art paying out good money to have a good time.
  4. Remember thy passport where it is at all times - for a man without a passport is a man without a country.
  5. Blessed is the man who can make change in any language - for, lo, he shall not be cheated.
  6. Blessed is the man who can say "Thank You" in any language - it shall be worth more than many tips.
  7. Thou shalt not worry. He that worrieth hath no pleasure - and few things are ever fatal.
  8. Thou shalt not judge a people of a country by one person with whom thou hast had trouble.
  9. Thou shalt not make thyself too obviously American - when in Rome, do somewhat as the Romans do.
  10. Remember thou art a guest in every land - and he that treats his host with respect shall be treated as an honored guest.
As copied from the wall at the Villa Vergiliana, Cumae, Italia, 1985.

 

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