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Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch
Dress non-American, if that makes sense. No "Wisconsin" matching sweatshirts. Khaki's and plain shirts.
Most of the problem I read is that almost all Asian got mistook as Japanese ($$$), and US travel advisory for Asian American only (and older tourists). Maybe I should look as Wisconsin or Canadian as possible so I won't get mistaken.
Originally Posted By: John_Corey
How does SWMBO deal with your anxiety?
Doesn't like it one bit and she is starting to get anxiety as well. Other than that she's more worried about if her back / neck pain will hinder the trip.
Originally Posted By: rjundi
Backpacking makes you look like a target.
My only tip is make sure you have a credit card that does not charge exchange fees. I cannot recall which one does not charge however I used a Chase CC it does.
Good idea, no more backpack, and I do have a credit card that charges no foreign transaction fee (only exchange fee which is about 1-2% instead of 3-4%): Capital One. It is only for this trip and I have limited its credit limit so that even if it is stolen it won't get abused much.
After one good night of sleep, and reading some positive notes here, my anxiety is reduced. Thanks.
Dress non-American, if that makes sense. No "Wisconsin" matching sweatshirts. Khaki's and plain shirts.
Most of the problem I read is that almost all Asian got mistook as Japanese ($$$), and US travel advisory for Asian American only (and older tourists). Maybe I should look as Wisconsin or Canadian as possible so I won't get mistaken.
Originally Posted By: John_Corey
How does SWMBO deal with your anxiety?
Doesn't like it one bit and she is starting to get anxiety as well. Other than that she's more worried about if her back / neck pain will hinder the trip.
Originally Posted By: rjundi
Backpacking makes you look like a target.
My only tip is make sure you have a credit card that does not charge exchange fees. I cannot recall which one does not charge however I used a Chase CC it does.
Good idea, no more backpack, and I do have a credit card that charges no foreign transaction fee (only exchange fee which is about 1-2% instead of 3-4%): Capital One. It is only for this trip and I have limited its credit limit so that even if it is stolen it won't get abused much.
After one good night of sleep, and reading some positive notes here, my anxiety is reduced. Thanks.
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