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Exploring new places and cultures is part of the thrill of travel, but it’s important to keep in mind that, just like when you’re a guest in someone else’s home, when you’re overseas, you’re a guest in someone else’s homeland. The same rules may not apply. 


We’ve put together this handy guide to help you navigate foreign etiquette. If you can be sure to avoid these faux pas, then you’ll certainly be welcomed back. 


<h2>1. India: Your right hand is the right hand
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Sorry, lefties, but if you’re heading to India, you’ve got some preparing to do before you leave. In India, custom dictates that the left hand is used for cleaning your feet and other parts of your body typically covered with clothes. When it comes to eating, shaking hands, and all other social events, the right hand is, well, the right hand. Also bear in mind that the left hand is used for removing your shoes, which is a must when you enter someone’s home, a mosque or temple, and even some stores.
 




<h2>2. Greece: Beware the toilet paper trap in Greece
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Arguably the biggest attractions in Greece are the Parthenon, the Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion, and all the other ancient architectural marvels. The ancient Greeks were as advance in their plumbing capabilities as they were with their building savvy, what with a Minoan king of Crete inventing the first flushable toilet about 2,800 years ago. But the technical know-how in that department has not kept pace. Toilets throughout the country today are equipped with pipes that are about two inches in diameter, about half that of pipes in the U.S. Toilet paper easily clogs them, so bins are supplied in every loo for paper waste. 


<h2>3. Germany: Mind your hands
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Germans may not be known for speaking with their hands the way Italians are, but you still have to mind them when you’re around others. Don’t talk to someone with your hands in your pocket. It’s considered quite rude. It’s also customary to keep your hands on the table when you’re eating. And Germans are big on shaking hands, too. Whenever you arrive to meet or depart from a group of people, shake hands with each and every individual or consider yourself and outcast. 
<h2>4. France: Don’t split the bill
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Here’s a term you should know before you head to Paris: La note separee (say-pa-RAY). That’s how to ask for separate checks when you’re dining out in the City of Light. In France it’s considered vulgar to talk about money, so to get into a whole who-owes-what deliberation when you’re out with friends would be the ultimate indiscretion. Play it safe and ask for individual checks. If you’re out to ingratiate yourself to someone, just say “Ce soir, c’est moi qui vous invitons.” (Tonight, it’s on me.) 
 
<h2>5. Japan: Keep it clean
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Walk through any U.S. city and you’ll spot countless pedestrians hurrying down the street with a coffee cup in one hand and their phone in the other. That’s precisely what not to do in Japan. In Japan, cleanliness is truly next to godliness. Even the subway’s public bathrooms are as immaculate as a five-star hotel’s. Keeping cities spotless is instinctive to every citizen, which is why nobody drinks coffee, eats, or even smokes when they walk. It lowers the risk of making a mess – of your surroundings and yourself. And smokers, beware: lighting up in some public spaces is illegal, so make sure to check for signs first. 
 
<h2>6. Chile: For best results, use a fork and knife </h2>
Got Chile on your bucket list? Here’s what you need to know before you get there: finger food does not exist here. Yes, of course restaurants serve appetizers and fries and such, but it’s considered extremely uncouth to touch your food. It’s said that Chileans get this from a strong cultural link with Europe, so pick up your knife and fork before digging into those fries. 
And here’s a bonus tip: Mexico has the opposite etiquette. You’ll be deemed unworthy of your taco if you eat it with a knife and fork. 
 
<h2>7. Thailand: Keep your hands to yourself
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If you accidentally touch someone’s head in Thailand, be sure to apologize. According to Thai Buddhist spiritual beliefs, the head is considered a very sacred part of the body so making contact with someone’s head is disrespectful. Of course, this doesn’t count in privacy when you’re with a loved one, but it does hold for children, so be sure not to pinch the cheeks of any cute kids you encounter.

Travel Tips:  Avoid these 7 etiquette mistakes while traveling abroad

Travel Tips

Restaurants in France go by their own set of rules. You'll have a better experience&mdash;and reduce your chances of provoking the "rude" waiter&mdash;once you know what's appropriate.
Asking for Substitutions
Non (no): Tip-seeking waiters in American restaurants rarely say no to our requests to add, subtract, and mix and match menu ingredients. The American motto may be "have it your way." Not so in France, where you shouldn't ask the chef to put the sauce from the salmon dish on the halibut instead.
Oui (yes): If there's a single ingredient that you'd like to leave off (for example: "no spinach on my pizza"), the restaurant will probably honor your request. The French word for "without" is "sans," so put on your best smile and order "sans epinards (or whatever the detested ingredient), s'il vous plat."
The exceptions: I've seen confident and semi-fluent travelers (mostly women) get away with swapping salad for fries "est-ce que je pourrait avoir une salade verte (green salad) &agrave; la place des frites (french fries), s'il vous pla&icirc;t?" In addition, I've seen restaurants go to great lengths to cater to complicated dietary requests if they are contacted in advance, in French, and with respect.
Not Ordering the Full Meal
Non (no): Sit down in a Paris restaurant and you'll be expected to order a meal. For locals, that's often three courses&mdash;an entr&eacute;e (starter), amain dish (plat), and a dessert. Although you don't need to order all three, you can rarely get away with just ordering an entr&eacute;e (starter). The same goes for dessert.
Oui (yes): Don't have the hunger or funds for three courses? You can order a main dish (plat) without the starter or dessert. It's less common, so the waiter will probably ask "c'est tout?" (that's all?). Just smile and say "oui, merci" (yes, thanks).
The exceptions: In the past, I've ordered two starters for my main course by asking "est-ce que je pourrait avoir deux entr&eacute;es pour mon plat, s'il vous pla&icirc;t?" I wouldn't dare to do this at an upscale place, but neighborhood joints can be very accommodating if you ask nicely. In addition, informal places that specialize in quick service (think croque monsieur or falafel sandwich) will have fewer rules than a "real" restaurant.
Have a question about restaurant behavior? Ask it in the comments.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to live in Paris? Immersing yourself in an expat blog is one of the best ways to find out. It seems that every year a fresh crop of bloggers has arrived on the electronic scene to share the ecstasies and agonies of life abroad. Because their lives often include a lot of food and fun, expat blogs are also a great way to learn about the local happenings. I've selected my current favorites (not including <a href="http://megzimbeck.com/" target="_blank">my own</a>), and invite you to add your personal picks in the comments.
<a href="http://www.petiteanglaise.com/" target="_blank">Petite Anglaise</a>
The mother of all expat blogs—this is the one that <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/1524238/Wrote-blog-and-got-the-sack.-V-bad.-Will-sue.html" target="_blank">got Catherine Sanderson fired</a> when her employer discovered it online. Sanderson sued for wrongful termination, won her case and a year's salary, and snagged a two book deal from Penguin in the process. The second of these, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0141031247" target="_blank">French Kissing</a>, was just published last week and is a saucy fictional account (or so she claims) about online dating in Paris.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://www.petiteanglaise.com/2006/07/20/suspendered/" target="_blank">Suspendered</a> and <a href="http://www.petiteanglaise.com/2006/11/27/uptown-girl/" target="_blank">Uptown Girl</a>.
<a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kung Fu Dana</a>
From <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2009/02/day-in-life-of-pig-part-one.html" target="_blank">pig slaughter</a> to <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2009/08/diams-girls-best-friend.html" target="_blank">hip hop opera</a>—musician <a href="http://www.danaboule.com/" target="_blank">Dana Boulé</a> has recorded some of the most absurd and hilarious expat moments that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Follow along as she <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-dunno.html" target="_blank">discovers the city</a>, <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2008/10/revolt.html" target="_blank">masters the language</a> and <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2009/06/fete-de-la-musiqueaka-revolution.html" target="_blank">takes the French music scene by storm</a>. And be sure to check out her hilarious video <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2009/02/french-boy.html" target="_blank">French Boy</a>.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-mad-i-could-spit-shirley-and-nancy.html" target="_blank">So Mad I Could Spit (Shirley and Nancy Part 1)</a> and <a href="http://kungfudana.blogspot.com/2008/06/ce-que-tu-dis-ii-baudelaire.html" target="_blank">Ce Que Tu Dis: Baudelaire</a>.
<a href="http://lacoquette.blogs.com/" target="_blank">La Coquette</a>
Elisabeth Fourmont has been writing this fashionable Paris blog for more than five years. "Don't hate me because I live in Paris," she pleads, while pointing out some of the city's most stylish addresses. Great writing and sharp humor give La Coquette an edge over her fashion blog rivals.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://lacoquette.blogs.com/la_coquette/2005/01/im_okay_eurotra.html" target="_blank">I'm okay, Eurotrash</a> and <a href="http://lacoquette.blogs.com/la_coquette/2005/06/2350_ros.html" target="_blank">(not) Watching Sunsets</a>.
<a href="http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/" target="_blank">Maîtresse</a>
Bring your high brow over to this literary blog, which promises that "reading is sexier in Paris." Lauren Elkin keeps her fellow bookworms abreast of the <a href="http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2009/08/la-rentree-francaise-part-i.html" target="_blank">literary happenings</a> in Paris, while still finding time for the occasional <a href="http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2008/07/why-paris-a-new-manifesto-for-an-old-subject.html" target="_blank">rant</a>.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2006/05/this_star_calle.html" target="_blank">This Star Called Paris</a> and <a href="http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2006/02/aux_armes_citoy.html" target="_blank">Aux Armes, Citoyens!</a>
<a href="http://justanotheramericaninparis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Another American in Paris</a>
Churning out a new post nearly every day, Anne is clearly not just another American in Paris. Her blog captures snippets of daily life and offers wry advice to visitors (<a href="http://justanotheramericaninparis.blogspot.com/2009/07/those-white-athletic-shoes.html" target="_blank">no white athletic shoes!</a>).
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://justanotheramericaninparis.blogspot.com/2009/08/la-rentree.html" target="_blank">La Rentrée</a> and <a href="http://justanotheramericaninparis.blogspot.com/search/label/25%20things%20I%20love%20about%20Paris" target="_blank">25 Things I Love About Paris</a>.
<a href="http://foreignparts.typepad.com/foreign_parts" target="_blank">Foreign Parts</a>
J.A. Getzlaff is an American journalist who shares the loves (à aimer) and hates (à détester) of her adopted city. Count on her for more analysis and less sugar coating than you'll find in other corners of the blogosphere.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://foreignparts.typepad.com/foreign_parts/2009/07/%C3%A0-aimer-getting-sick-part-one.html" target="_blank">Getting Sick, Part One</a> and <a href="http://foreignparts.typepad.com/foreign_parts/2009/07/%C3%A0-aimer-european-menswear-aka-clothes-that-fit.html" target="_blank">Menswear</a>.
<a href="http://godiloveparis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">God, I Love Paris</a>
A relative newcomer to the Paris blogosphere, this young Francophile is nothing if not prolific. She's already written 318 posts this year, and it's only August. Oldskool Paris bloggers should really be watching their backs…
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://godiloveparis.blogspot.com/2009/08/little-things-i-love_29.html" target="_blank">The Little Things I Love</a> and <a href="http://godiloveparis.blogspot.com/2009/06/past-present.html" target="_blank">Past Present</a>.
<a href="http://www.tarabradford.com/" target="_blank">Paris Parfait</a>
Another prolific blogger (1,823 posts since January 2006!), Tara Bradford's posts are always illustrated with gorgeous <a href="http://www.tarabradford.com/2009/07/in-case-youre-missing-paris.html" target="_blank">photos</a>. Her subject matter is varied—it's the Obama health care debate on one day and a new Paris <a href="http://www.tarabradford.com/2009/06/merci-continued.html" target="_blank">shop opening</a> on the next!
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://www.tarabradford.com/2006/04/la_vie_parisien.html" target="_blank">La Vie Parisienne</a> and <a href="http://www.tarabradford.com/2009/05/in-search-of-the-unusual.html" target="_blank">In Search of the Unusual</a>.
<a href="http://pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polly-Vous Français?</a>
Talk about obsessed, the author of this blog no longer lives in France and she's still posting (knowledgably) about Paris almost every day. Her archives remain a great source of insight and inspiration.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.com/2006/10/french-flirting.html" target="_blank">French Flirting</a> and <a href="http://pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.com/2007/07/madame-tabac.html" target="_blank">Madame Tabac</a>.
<a href="http://paris-wise.com/" target="_blank">Paris Wise</a>
Finally, something written by a man! A man who loves decorative arts, sure, but a man nonetheless. Drawing on his training in architecture, art history and gourmet cooking, newcomer Christopher promises to bring a sophisticated touch to the Paris blogosphere.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://paris-wise.com/journal/chicken-or-beef.html" target="_blank">Chicken or beef?</a> and <a href="http://paris-wise.com/journal/how-to-find-a-good-boulangerie-in-paris.html" target="_blank">How to Find a Good Boulangerie in Paris</a>.
BONUS BLOG!
<a href="http://askafrenchman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ask A Frenchman!</a>
As the name implies, this blogger is a native and not an expat, but his "Dear Abby" style blog appeals to the same audience. His responses to reader inquiries never fail to crack me up.
SELECTED POSTS: <a href="http://askafrenchman.blogspot.com/2009/09/are-frenchmen-totally-obsessed-with-sex.html" target="_blank">Are French men totally obsessed with sex?</a> and <a href="http://askafrenchman.blogspot.com/2009/07/are-french-women-that-insecure.html" target="_blank">Are French women really that insecure?</a>
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<a href="http://blog.budgettravel.com/budgettravel/2009/07/top_ten_paris_food_blogs.html" target="_blank">10 Top Paris Food Blogs</a>

Top 10 Paris expat blogs

Inspiration

1 Carrying a torch No city gives a better welcome than New York. The Statue of Liberty leaves the light on for you, no matter who you are, no matter where you've come from, no matter how long you've been away. Information: <a href="http://www.statueofliberty.org" target="_blank">statueofliberty.org</a>, ferry $12. Catherine Wilson, Thornwood, N.Y.

2 Hustle that bustle Every corner in Midtown is packed with people waiting to cross the street. Everyone is rushing to get to the meeting, the java fix, the subway. No stopping to smell the roses here&#8212;just grab a bunch of flowers from one of the many vendors and smell them as you hurry on to your next destination. Karen Ganz, Aurora, Colo.

3 Chip off the old block As soon as I get to New York, as well as on my way back to the airport, I visit Levain Bakery&#8212;because all my friends expect the sinful chocolate-chip cookies as souvenirs. We've even ordered them by mail. Information: 167 W. 74th St., 212/874-6080, <a href="http://www.levainbakery.com" target="_blank">levainbakery.com</a>, $3.75. Rhonda Gillette, Olathe, Kans.

4 Curb enthusiasm If the energy of New York doesn't fire a person up, that person may already be dead. Kaymaria Daskarolis, Oakland, Calif.

5 Icing on the cake It's one of the only places where a pink cupcake, covered in sprinkles, is actually cool. My favorites: Billy's Bakery (184 Ninth Ave., 212/647-9956,<a href="http://www.billysbakerynyc.com" target="_blank">billysbakerynyc.com</a>, $2) and Cupcake Caf&#233; (18 W. 18th St., 212/465-1530,<a href="http://www.cupcakecafe.com" target="_blank">cupcakecafe.com</a>, $2.50). Hannah Stahmer, Gainesville, Fla.

6 Your kind of town No matter where you're from, there's a neighborhood that'll make you feel at home. Eric Vazquez, Rapid City, S.D.

7 Show 'em how Broadway is better when it's discounted. In addition to TKTS in Times Square (W. 46th St., <a href="http://www.tdf.org" target="_blank">tdf.org</a>), there's a booth at the South Street Seaport where you can buy next-day matinee tickets. Another great source is the Playbill Club (<a href="http://www.playbill.com" target="_blank">playbill.com</a>). Cindy Kilkenny, Brookfield, Wis.

8 The global village Within a few East Village blocks you can find world-class falafel at Chick&shy;pea (210 E. 14th St., 212/228-3445, <a href="http://www.getchickpea.com" target="_blank">getchickpea.com</a>, $4.50); pizza at Una Pizza Napoletana (349 E. 12th St., 212/477-9950, <a href="http://www.unapizza.com" target="_blank">unapizza.com</a>, from $21, closed Mon.&#8211;Wed.); Asian fusion at Momofuku Noodle Bar (171 First Ave., 212/475-7899, <a href="http://www.momofuku.com" target="_blank">momofuku.com</a>, from $9); and desserts at Black Hound (170 Second Ave., 212/979-9505, <a href="http://www.blackhoundny.com" target="_blank">blackhoundny.com</a>). David Eisenstein, Freehold, N.J.

9 Ghostly presence You could be passing a house haunted by Revolutionary War soldiers and not even know it. Laura Kwartler, San Diego, Calif.

10 Book a room My husband and I moved to Florida from Connecticut five years ago. When we need a New York fix, our favorite hotel is the Library Hotel, near Grand Central. There are complimentary espressos and cappuccinos in the library area 24/7. Information: 299 Madison Ave., 212/983-4500, <a href="http://www.libraryhotel.com" target="_blank">libraryhotel.com</a>, from $229. Lisa Cicchesi, Cape Coral, Fla.

11 You're the top I always get goose bumps when I set foot in the cool, granite foyer of the Empire State Building. Memories of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr in An Affair to Remember envelop my mind. From the observatory, if I look closely, I can see my dreams come true. Information: 350 Fifth Ave., <a href="http://www.esbnyc.com" target="_blank">esbnyc.com</a>, $19. Lillis Werder, Manassas, Va.

12 Sweet spot I discovered that I love New York three years ago. I've just returned from my fifth trip since then and have found another reason to love the city: Economy Candy on the Lower East Side. It's been there since the 1930s and has an old-time atmosphere and more candy than you've ever seen in one place. Information: 108 Rivington St., 800/352-4544, <a href="http://www.economycandy.com" target="_blank">economycandy.com</a>. C.E. Westwood, San Diego, Calif.

13 Coffee talk At the Starbucks near the U.N., you can hear a dozen languages spoken at once. Information: 943 Second Ave., 212/715-0752<a href="http://www.starbucks.com" target="_blank">starbucks.com</a>. Katie Monticchio, New York, N.Y.

14 Made in Brooklyn Take the subway to Brooklyn and walk along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for wonderful Manhattan views. Head to Grimaldi's Pizzeria, under the Brooklyn Bridge: The pizza&#8212;made in a coal-fired brick oven&#8212;is the best (19 Old Fulton St., Brooklyn, 718/858-4300, <a href="http://www.grimaldis.com" target="_blank">grimaldis.com</a>, from $14). Then stroll over the bridge and absorb it all&#8212;the joggers, the cyclists, the lovers, the lights, the breeze coming off the water. Marty Walter, Atlanta, Ga.

15 Havana good time At Cuban-Chinese restaurants, opened by Chinese Cubans who fled when Castro took over, the Chinese menu is usually too bland for me, but the Cuban one makes up for it. When I'm in New York&#8212;where I lived for 20 years&#8212;I make sure I get to La Caridad 78. It's crowded and chaotic, with Chinese waiters shouting in Spanish. Information: 2199 Broadway, 212/874-2780, entr&#233;es from $7. Rory Metcalf, Mineral Point, Wis.

16 Let's grab a cab The Tasting Room Wine Bar &amp; Caf&#233; has huge red-wine glasses, tasty bread sticks, and the coolest, most knowledgeable staff. The tables on the sidewalk are great for people-watching (and -meeting). Information: 72 E. First St., 212/358-7831, <a href="http://www.thetastingroomnyc.com" target="_blank">thetastingroomnyc.com</a>. Jennifer Ballard, Portland, Maine

17 The big picture The Ziegfeld Theatre has more than 1,100 seats. Go early so you can wander around. Information: 141 W. 54th St.<a href="http://www.clearviewcinemas.com" target="_blank">clearviewcinemas.com</a>2/307-1862, clea, classic and first-run movies from $8. Ann Vermillion, Sandy Spring, Md.

18 New York state of mind Every time I go to New York, I feel fabulous. Valerie Moyer, Allentown, Pa.

19 Roger that The Hotel Roger Williams staff remember your name and are genuinely concerned about your having the best possible experience during your stay. Information: 131 Madison Ave., 212/448-7000, <a href="http://www.hotelrogerwilliams.com" target="_blank">hotelrogerwilliams.com</a>, from $275. Lisa Mastin, Smyrna, Tenn.

20 Stars in your eyes I once cut down an alley only to see actor Goran Visnjic (ER's hunky Dr. Kovac) being photo&shy;graphed. I smiled, and he winked at me. Months later, I recognized the photo on TV Guide's cover. Only in New York. Barbara Eklund, Yardley, Pa.

21 Lox, stock, and barrel One word: Zabar's. Information: 2245 Broadway, 212/787-2000, <a href="http://www.zabars.com" target="_blank">zabars.com</a>. Lisa Brothman, Salt Lake City, Utah

22 Chutzpah central In 2000, while we were pondering the line at the Stage Deli, we watched as President Clinton's limo pulled up. Without saying a word, the people in line let the leader of the free world know he wasn't about to get cuts. (Clinton announced that he knew another place they could go and then took off.) What were the terrorists thinking? No way could they ever bring this city to its knees. Information: 834 Seventh Ave., 800/782-4369, <a href="http://www.stagedeli.com" target="_blank">stagedeli.com</a>, sandwiches from $11. Kathleen Nieto, Brighton, Mich.

23 See you later! Where else&#8212;except Barcelona&#8212;are restaurants packed at 1:30 a.m.? I'm talking about Schiller's Liquor Bar. Information: 131 Rivington St., 212/260-4555, <a href="http://www.schillersny.com" target="_blank">schillersny.co,</a> entr&#233;es from $13. Angela Mauro, New York, N.Y.

24 Axis of medieval The Cloisters houses the Metropolitan Museum of Art's medieval collection in a building made out of relics from European monasteries. It's way uptown on the west side and overlooks the Hudson. The Met's entrance fee covers same-day admission, but I wouldn't rush either spot. Information: 212/923-3700, <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org" target="_blank">metmuseum.org</a>, $20 (suggested), closed Mon. Dawn Lester, Washington, D.C.

25 What's in store From outside, ABC Carpet &amp; Home looks unremarkable. Once through the doors, however, you'll feel like Dorothy when she realizes that she's not in Kansas anymore. The store is like an upscale, indoor bazaar, where each stall is filled to the brim with eclectic and beautiful housewares, textiles, rugs, and more. Information: 888 Broadway, 212/473-3000, <a href="http://www.abchome.com" target="_blank">abchome.com</a>, abchome.com. Susan Brauer, Minneapolis, Minn.

26 Rose and shine Walking through the flower market, on West 28th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, is a great way to start the morning. Mark McCradden, Fairfax, Va.

27 Crash pod Rooms at The Pod Hotel come with iPod docking stations and individual TVs for the bunk beds. (Larger rooms have double or queen beds and private baths.) When my daughter and I stayed there, we called ourselves &quot;two peas in a Pod.&quot; Information: 230 E. 51st St., 800/742-5945, <a href="http://www.thepodhotel.com" target="_blank">thepodhotel.com</a>, from $89. Gina Clark, Charlotte, N.C.

28 Winter wonderland I love the holiday season, from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to New Year's Eve in Times Square. I love seeing the balloons get inflated on Thanksgiving Eve and then going to the parade in the morning. I love the big Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and the department stores' windows. I love the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. I love watching the ball drop in Times Square. Information: 1260 Sixth Ave., 212/307-7171, <a href="http://www.radiocity.com" target="_blank">radiocity.com</a>, from $42. Julie Kasenow, Los Angeles, Calif.

29 Hepcat's cradle Founded by Bob Holman, one of the deans of modern poetry, The Bowery Poetry Club is a refuge for intellectuals and artists. The club has poetry slams, creative music, and even comedy. Information: 308 Bowery, 212/614-0505, <a href="http://www.bowerypoetry.com" target="_blank">bowerypoetry.com</a>, $5&#8211;$10. Michaela Lola Abrera, Manila, Philippines

30 A club supreme Smalls offers jazz until 4 a.m., with low lights, brick walls, and comfortable seats. It's like you've stepped back in time. Information: 183 W. 10th St., 212/252-5091, <a href="http://smallsjazzclub.com" target="_blank">smallsjazzclub.com</a>, $20. Dana Bertotti, Philadelphia, Pa.

31 Local hero My husband and I signed up with Big Apple Greeter, a free service in which locals give private tours. We were interested in the NYU and Gramercy areas, and our guide was a native New Yorker and NYU grad (back in the '50s) who shared his stories. Information: 212/669-8159, <a href="http://www.bigapplegreeter.org" target="_blank">bigapplegreeter.org</a>. Jane Whittington, Grand Rapids, Mich.

32 One in eight million I love the feeling of being anonymous. Emily Wright, Anthem, Ariz.

33 Freeze! &quot;Regular&quot; flavors at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory include ginger, green tea, and red bean, while the &quot;exotic&quot; ones are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Information: 65 Bayard St., 212/608-4170, <a href="http://www.chinatownicecreamfactory.com" target="_blank">chinatownicecreamfactory.com</a>. Laura Nixon, Alexandria, Va.

34 Perfect circle When I bite into a bagel from H&H Bagels, my whole face feels like it's smiling. Last time, we brought back three dozen. Information: 2239 Broadway, 212/595-8003, <a href="http://www.hhbagels.com" target="_blank">hhbagels.com</a>. Melissa Vanefsky, Deerfield Beach, Fla.

35 Hole nother story Ess-a-Bagel. Game, set, and match. Information: 359 First Ave., 212/260-2252, <a href="http://www.ess-a-bagel.com" target="_blank">ess-a-bagel.com</a>. Gary Gleckman, Chula Vista, Calif.

36 Walk-in movie The Bryant Park Summer Film Festival screens classic movies under the stars. You're surrounded by 1,000 other cinephiles and glowing skyscrapers. Just don't forget bug spray. Information: 212/768-4242, <a href="http://www.bryantpark.org" target="_blank">bryantpark.org</a>, Mondays June 16&#8211;August 18, free. Tiffany Sun, New York, N.Y.

37 The way we were The Lower East Side Tenement Museum shows how immigrants shaped the city. It's unbelievable to see how they lived, crammed into small, windowless apartments with 11 other people. Information: 108 Orchard St., 212/431-0233, <a href="http://www.tenement.org" target="_blank">tenement.org</a>, $17, closed Mon. Gina Knorr, Glenside, Pa.

38 It's a shoe-in New York is the only place where there's a department store, Saks Fifth Avenue, with a shoe floor that has express elevators and its own zip code (10022-SHOE). Information: 611 Fifth Ave., 212/753-4000, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com" target="_blank">saksfifthavenue.com</a>. Vincent Poole, Richmond, Va.

39 Mac dandy S'MAC serves variations on macaroni and cheese&#8212;mozzarella, manchego, and so on. Kids love it. Information: 345 E. 12th St., 212/358-7912, <a href="http://www.smacnyc.com" target="_blank">smacnyc.com</a>, from $4. V. Bhatt, Edison, N.J.

40 Spice of life I always go to Sahadi's, a Middle Eastern food store in Cobble Hill. It embodies what I love most about New York: Local businesses are supported in a way that you wouldn't expect in such a large city. Information: 187 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, 718/624-4550, <a href="http://www.sahadis.com" target="_blank">sahadis.com</a>. Emily Day, Boston, Mass.

41 City slicker In Central Park, there's a slide cut into the side of a red-granite hill. It's in the back of Billy Johnson Playground, north of the Children's Zoo. Dennis Moore, El Paso, Tex.

42 Bronx cheering Nothing is more fun for a Red Sox fan than riding the Yankee Clipper, a boat full of Yankee fans on their way to a game. Information: 800/533-3779, <a href="http://www.nywaterway.com" target="_blank">nywaterway.com</a>, $22 round trip. Jason Colbert, North Reading, Mass.

43 Start spreading the news New York has become my fail-safe suggestion to anyone who asks where they should go on vacation&#8212;and even some who don't. Sue Tasa, Pleasant Hill, Calif.

44 Real simple If you don't need fancy, Hotel St. James has clean rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, and a private bath from $115. Information: 109 W. 45th St., 212/221-3600, <a href="http://www.hotelstjames.net" target="_blank">hotelstjames.net</a>. Cora Waschkowski, London, Ont.

45 Happily stranded The Strand is 18 miles of books&#8212;and this bibliophile's idea of heaven. Information: 828 Broadway, 212/473-1452, <a href="http://www.strandbooks.com" target="_blank">strandbooks.com</a>. Nancy Mackler, Saxtons River, Vt.

46 Fasten your seatbelts... A taxicab ride is more thrilling than any roller coaster. Iris Crannell, Orem, Utah

47 What the Frick? Art lovers will enjoy the paintings and sculptures at The Frick Collection, and others will appreciate the historic furnishings of what used to be a mansion. Information: 1 E. 70th St., 212/288-0700, <a href="http://www.frick.org" target="_blank">frick.org</a>, $15, closed Mon. Maria Surovy, Cleveland, Ohio

48 A touch of Tokyo Takashimaya department store is as gorgeous as a museum, only you can touch the art. Information: 693 Fifth Ave., 800/753-2038, <a href="http://www.ny-takashimaya.com" target="_blank">ny-takashimaya.com</a>. Eve Tai, Seattle, Wash.

49 Low dive At Rudy's Bar &amp; Grill, the beer is cheap, the red-vinyl seats are held together with duct tape, and there's a gigantic pig by the front door. Information: 627 Ninth Ave., 212/974-9169. Kristin Templin, Auckland, New Zealand

50 The last word New York is inconvenient. It makes you work a little harder. It forces you to interact&#8212;with taxi drivers, street musicians, people riding the subway, people talking on cell phones, people talking to themselves. With life. I love it. Unconditionally. Stephanie Najor, Detroit, Mich.

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It was '60s theme night on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise along Mexico, so my wife and I, with three other couples, dressed up as the cast of Gilligan's Island. As luck would have it, our costumes became even more appropriate when--that very same night--the ship crashed into the cruise pier in Costa Maya, tearing a 42-foot-wide hole in the hull. Everyone got a kick out of seeing us castaways wandering about. We even found a piano player to play the Gilligan's Island theme song while we all sang along. We ended up being "stranded" in Mexico for three nights until the ship was repaired.
He Paid Extra for That View After checking in to a small cottage hotel in Tiruchirappalli, India, my wife went to freshen up. "What is that chirping sound?" she asked--and then shrieked and came flying out of the bathroom. She pointed to the sink, where I saw our friendly visitor calmly hanging out. The hotel staff came and took the frog outside, and we made sure to check the sheets very carefully before climbing into bed that night! Mark Bayfield, Rockville, Md.
Nice Moms Wear Gloves My 7-year-old daughter and I went to Kansas City, Kans., to visit family for the holidays. After the long car trip, we both had a lot of energy to burn, so we were wrestling on the beds. I called it to a stop after a few minutes; when my daughter protested, I made a joke and popped her gently on the chin. Unfortunately, it was just as she was bringing her head down. She let out a little gasp, opened her mouth, and out fell a baby tooth. We were both surprised, but I was much more upset than she was--and I was even more upset when we went down to the front desk to buy a bottle of water and she announced, "My mom knocked my tooth out!" In fact, I was mortified, but my daughter just grinned and the clerk didn't bat an eye. Fortunately, I had a Ziploc bag with me (thanks, Budget Travel!), so we put the tooth inside and placed it under the pillow. The tooth fairy left an extra-big treat. Aimee Buhr, North Liberty, Iowa
You Know the Old Saying: Red Thighs at Night, Sailor's Delight My husband and I were enjoying an elegant alfresco dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, when I asked one of the other patrons to snap a photo of us with the sunset in the background. The picture came out fantastic, although on closer inspection I noticed that my bright red underwear was peeking through! I suppose I would've been better off wearing undies that matched my dress . . . . Caroline Tetschner, Mundelein, Ill.
You're Lucky They Didn't Say Yes and Order a Sex on the Beach Late one afternoon, while sipping island libations inside our rented cottage in the Bahamas, my wife and I saw two people standing at the top of our stairway. They were obviously tourists who'd walked past the No Trespassing sign on the beach. I thought they'd turn away when they realized the residence was occupied, but they kept on walking toward the house. The intruders were trying to cut through the property! So I turned to my wife and said, "Watch this." I took off my bathing suit, walked outside, held my drink up high, and said, "You must be here for cocktails!" They ran back to the beach. William S. Phillips, Sopchoppy, Fla.
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TO / FROM THE AIRPORT 
Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicino (FCO) 011-39/06-65-951, <a href="http://www.adr.it/Default.asp?L=3&amp;" target="_blank">adr.it</a> Express rail: The Leonardo Express is a nonstop train that runs between the airport and Termini station, the city's main train station. Departs from the airport to Termini every 30 minutes 6:35 a.m.--11:35 p.m.; to the airport every 30 minutes 6 a.m.-- 11 p.m. Trip time is 30 min., $12 each way. Local rail: FR1 metropolitan trains leave the airport every 15--30 minutes, with service to Roma-Trastevere (24 min.), Roma-Ostiense (29 min.), Roma-Tuscolana (34 min.), and Roma-Tiburtina (44 min.). This train does not stop at Termini station. Trains run from the airport 6 a.m.--11:30 p.m.; to the airport from Tiburtina 5 a.m.--10:30 p.m. $6.25 each way.
Look for ferrovia (rail station) signs for Local and Express trains in the airport terminal, then follow a series of escalators and covered passageways to the three-track platform of the airport train station. Buy tickets from window agents or automatic vending machines (cash or credit), or at the newsstand (cash only) on the platform. Validate your ticket at the orange time-stamping machines before boarding the train. Luggage carts are not allowed on trains.
Aeroporto G.B. Pastine di Ciampino (CIA) 011-39/06-794-941, <a href="http://www.adr.it/Default.asp?L=3&amp;" target="_blank">adr.it</a> Public transportation: From the airport, take a blue COTRAL bus (011-39/06-57-031, <a href="http://www.cotralspa.it/" target="_blank">cotralspa.it</a>) to Roma-Anagnina, then metro line A to the city center. Most are modern coaches, but some are like school buses, with vinyl seats and no A/C. Purchase bus tickets from the ticket machine or pay extra on board. Buy metro tickets from the tabaccherie (tobacco stores) or newsstands. Total trip time to the city is about an hour, $2.50 each way. Private coach: Modern, air-conditioned, and upholstered Schiaffini buses (011-39/06-474-4534, <a href="http://www.schiaffini.com/" target="_blank">schiaffini.com</a>) run between Ciampino and Termini station seven times a day. Buy tickets from the Schiaffini desk or onboard. Trip time is 44 min., $6.25 each way. Cash only.
Traveling Around Italy: Discount train cards &amp; passes
 
<li>TrenItalia Pass Unlimited travel on consecutive or non- consecutive days over a two-month period for foreigners. Purchase tickets online, at select U.S. travel agencies, or at train-ticket windows in major Italian cities. From $176 for three-day minimum. More info: <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/" target="_blank">trenitalia.com</a>.</li>
 
<li>TrenItalia Pass Youth 17 percent discount on the prices of adult TrenItalia passes for travelers between 12 and 25 years of age. Can only be used for second-class travel. </li>
 
<li>Note: Travelers under 12 ride for half the adult ticket price; kids under four ride free. Passes do not include an additional fee for tickets that require reserved seating. </li>
GETTING AROUND 
City Buses, Trams, and Metro ATAC Agenzia per la Mobilità: 800-431-784 (within Italy), <a href="http://www.atac.roma.it/" target="_blank">atac.roma.it</a> Regular buses and trams run 5:30 a.m--midnight; metro lines 5:30 a.m.--11:30 p.m. (until 12:30 a.m. on Saturdays). Night buses, marked by an "N" after the bus number, operate between midnight and 5:30 a.m. The 29N does a loop that includes stops at the Colosseum, the Vatican, and Villa Borghese. The 78N runs between Termini and Piazzale Clodio by way of the centro storico (historic city center) and the Prati area near the Vatican. Download a map of the bus and tram system from atac.roma.it, or purchase a city map with bus routes at newsstands throughout the city. Buy tickets at tabaccherie (tobacco stores) and some newsstands. The green ticket-vending machines outside major bus stops are usually out of order.
Standard tickets (BIT) for buses, trams, and metro are valid for 75 minutes from time of stamping. The BIT ticket allows unlimited transfers on buses and trams, but only one transfer on the metro (e.g., between lines A and B). Single-ride tickets are $1.25. Daily tickets (BIG) cost $5 and are valid for 24 hours of unlimited travel from time of stamping. Three-day tourist tickets (BTI) cost $14 and are valid until midnight on the third day of use. Weekly tickets (CIS) cost $20 and are valid for unlimited travel until midnight on the seventh day of use.
COTRAL Regional Buses 011-39/06-57-031, <a href="http://www.cotralspa.it/home_page.asp" target="_blank">cotralspa.it</a> Most day-trip destinations are served by this regional bus line. Buses to the Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri and the beaches north of Rome depart from Cornelia metro station; buses to Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli and Palestrina (a quiet medieval town with an ancient hillside sanctuary) depart from Ponte Mammolo metro station; buses to local beach resorts Sabaudia and San Felice Circeo depart from Laurentina metro station. Depending on season and destination, 5--10 buses a day. Tickets $2--$4.50. Cash only.
Ostia-Lido Trains Good for visiting Ostia Antica and the beaches at Lido di Ostia. Trains depart every 20--30 minutes from Stazione Porta San Paolo (Piramide metro station); use same ticket as for ATAC city buses, trams, and metro. $1.25 each way.
Taxis It can be difficult to hail a taxi on the street in the center of Rome. Instead, go to a taxi stand; there's one at most major sights, including Piazza di Spagna, Piazza San Pietro, near the Pantheon in Piazza delle Cinque Lune, and near the Colosseum at Piazza Venezia by Via dei Fori Imperiali. To have a cab pick you up at a specific address, call one of Rome's radio-taxi cooperatives (Radiotaxi 3570, 011-39/06-3570; Radiotaxi 4994, 011-39/06-4994; or Radiotaxi Tevere 011-39/06-4157). Give them your exact street address (they understand some English, but speak slowly), and an automated system will tell you the medallion number (e.g., Parma 31) and when it will arrive. Taxis usually take up to four passengers, although the smaller cars only seat three comfortably. Fares are expensive ($8.75--$19 for a ride within the city center), and there's a higher rate 10 p.m.--7 a.m. and on Sun.; about $1.25 extra for each large bag.
 
<li>TIP: "Prearranged" fares are a classic Roman cabdriver scam and are usually exorbitant. Always insist that the cabdriver use the meter, or tassametro.</li>
Trains in Italy National call center, 89-20-21 (within Italy), <a href="http://www.trenitalia.com/" target="_blank">trenitalia.com</a> All major trains to and from other Italian and European cities go through Termini station, on the east side of the city center. Purchase tickets online, through travel agents, or at the gray-and-yellow self-service machines inside the train station, which take cash and major credit cards. Eurostar trains offer the quickest--and priciest--train trips between Italy's major cities. For the Leonardo Express train to the Fiumicino airport, note that the train departs from Tracks 28 and 29, which are a 5- to 10-minute walk beyond tracks 1--22. If you enter on Via Giolitti, you'll have a somewhat shorter walk. All train tickets except the Eurostar must be validated at the yellow time-stamping machines in front of each track.
WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND TOWN
Roma C'è For concerts of all kinds, cinemas, clubs, exhibitions, lectures, and walking tours. Weekly at newsstands, English-language section in back pages, <a href="http://www.romace.it/_newsite/default.php" target="_blank">romace.it</a>, $1.50 TrovaRoma For less comprehensive concert listings, cinemas, museums, monuments. To get it, you must buy the Thursday supplement to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. $1.25
Cinemas that often show films in English (Ask for English-language films in "versione originale")
 
<li> Metropolitan Via del Corso 7, 011-39/06-320-0933 </li>
 
<li> Warner Village Cinemas Moderno Piazza della Repubblica 44-45, 011-39/06-4777-9202 </li>
 
<li> Alcazar Via Cardinale Merry del Val 99, 011-39/06-588-0099</li>
TOURS
Bus 110 Open Piazza dei Cinquecento, 8002-81281 (within Italy), <a href="http://www.trambusopen.com/index.cfm" target="_blank">trambusopen.com</a> Double-decker bus with an open-air deck that departs every 20 minutes from Piazza dei Cinquecento (Termini station) and operates a hop-on, hop-off service for most major sights, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square, and the Trevi Fountain. Minimal onboard commentary in multiple languages, including English. Tickets are valid all day. $16.
Enjoy Rome Via Marghera 8A, 011-39/06-445-1843, <a href="http://www.enjoyrome.com/" target="_blank">enjoyrome.com</a> Three-hour general orientation tours that are educational and entertaining. For example, a tour might mix smart tips for making sense of ancient ruins and sites such as the Sistine Chapel with colorful anecdotes about gladiators and mischievous popes. Guides are young English-speakers. Walking tours $23--$30. The Catacombs and Roman Countryside bus tour ($44--$50, including Catacombs admission) takes you to a remote park with spectacular ruins of an ancient aqueduct. Note: Lower prices are for people age 25 or under.
Context: Rome 011-39/06-482-0911, from the U.S. 888/467-1986, <a href="http://rome.contexttravel.com/index.php?sess=ct" target="_blank">contextrome.com</a> Not cheap, but you get your money's worth. Learn a ton about Roman history, art, and culture on private and small group walks led by experienced English-speaking docents who live and work in Rome as archaeologists, architects, art historians, or food critics. One hour to full-day excursions, from $32 (for an orientation walk around the Spanish steps or Pantheon) to $296 (for a full-day tour to Pompeii and the archaeological museum in Naples). Admission prices are extra.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
Police 113 Carabinieri (army police) 112 Ambulance 118 Fire department 115  U.S. Embassy and Consulate 011-39/06-46-741 Monument and museum tickets Colosseum/Palatine, 011-39/06-3996-7700, <a href="http://www.pierreci.it/" target="_blank">pierreci.it</a>; Galleria Borghese, 011-39/06-32810, <a href="http://www.ticketeria.it/" target="_blank">ticketeria.it</a> Concert and event tickets Orbis Agency (Piazza dell' Esquilino 37, 011-39/06-474-4776); TicketOne (<a href="http://www.ticketone.it/" target="_blank">ticketone.it</a>)
International access code From US: 011+country code+city code+local number Country code 39 City code 06
 
<li>Note: Always dial the full city code (06), whether calling from abroad or making local calls within Rome.</li>

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