FabSwingers.com forum: Tips when abroad

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Away for work in Europe and looking for those of a similar mindset? Anyone got any tips and/or experiences they’d like to share?

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

I you're unable to make yourself understood, try shouting it slowly.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Learn some basics of the language, don't eat at tourist places or drink too much.

Mostly, enjoy the experience and try to make the most of the cultural opportunities.

Nita

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Accept social invites, learn sone of the language, eat where the locals eat.

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By *aked_magicMan
over a year ago

the gutter looking at the stars (UAE)

If somebody tells you a major tourist destination is "closed today" they are lying, they just want to try and get you to go somewhere that benefits them, usually financially. I've had this many times, once in Thailand "oh so sorry for you, the floating market isn't open today" and the best one has to be in Egypt "I'm so sorry the pyramids aren't open today" - yeah right mate course they're not!

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

JoyClub advertises lifestyle clubs and events across Europe, if this is what you mean?

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I'm of a similar mindset cmon I must be

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By *ananaman41Man
over a year ago

Dublin

"Away for work in Europe and looking for those of a similar mindset? Anyone got any tips and/or experiences they’d like to share?

What is this 'mindset' you speak of? Probably best describing that first.

Also where in europe exactly?

Finally, are you actually looking to meet people in person or just hear about these 'tips/experiences' you mention above?

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Always tip your waitress.

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By *an4funMan
over a year ago

london

"I you're unable to make yourself understood, try shouting it slowly."

Or speak slowly in English with a subtle local accent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're taken, call your dad immediately.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

Remember pick pockets everywhere oh and scammers lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t mention the war.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Explore the legal requirements for working and travel, before leaving home.

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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

"If you're taken, call your dad immediately."

My dad's special skills extend only to being able to wire a plug and cooking a mean steak, so I'm not sure he'd be much use

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Don't visit that castle up on the hill...

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"If somebody tells you a major tourist destination is "closed today" they are lying, they just want to try and get you to go somewhere that benefits them, usually financially. I've had this many times, once in Thailand "oh so sorry for you, the floating market isn't open today" and the best one has to be in Egypt "I'm so sorry the pyramids aren't open today" - yeah right mate course they're not!"

Try getting a tut-tut in Delhi to where you want to go , it’s like Groundhog Day , whatever you try you end up at the same rug shop.

I can be so hard to get legit guides in some countries because the potential commissions available to rogue guides are so high.

Like others said, learn some language and avoid tourist areas. Use accom like Airbnb or the equivalent local network for independent house stays, look after your hosts and they will look after you. Non touristy areas can be much work at first but you quickly learn the systems that locals use

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you!!

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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

Do not queue.

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