Lesson 1: Eat with your Eyes...

but make sure to translate... unless you like tuna salad. Use layover time in the airports to review the road ahead

Lesson 2: I read to be prepared... and Googled how to make pepper spray. Packed the ingredients at home and mixed at the hotel.

Lesson 3: The 3 E's: Eager, Explore, and Enjoy. Be eager to learn the culture, explore your surroundings, and enjoy the sights and sounds.