going to Russia

Jeff B

Jeff B

Thanos was right
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The company I work for is sending me to Russia. I have never traveled abroad. I know some of you guys have I'm looking for advice on do's & dont's.
 
Ya, Got that last year I do know I have to get some shots :shaking:
 
take your own toilet paper (real advice from a friend that went there for work a lot a few years ago -- in the main tourist/visitor type areas it was OK -- in other parts of the country, hotels either didn't have any at all, or it was more like wax paper).
 
kaiser715 said:
take your own toilet paper (real advice from a friend that went there for work a lot a few years ago -- in the main tourist/visitor type areas it was OK -- in other parts of the country, hotels either didn't have any at all, or it was more like wax paper).
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Actually I have heard the same thing.
Also, take your own washcloth for washing your face. Chances are the the hotel will not provide it.
And if you wear contacts and need a particular kind of solution, take enough for your trip b/c it will probably not be available.
 
For any electronics you have, take a converter. They sell them at Wally World.
Take some snacks you like, there will be time when you don't like what is served.
Depends on where and when, take appropriate clothing.
IF you are gonna call home, take calling cards.
Either buy extra memory cards for your camera, or makes sure you can download them
 
Try to stay with a group of some sort. Sometimes locals see foreigners assuming they have money and may try to rob/swindle you. Also be aware of local merchants, sometimes they will try to take advantage of you because they also assume you have money. Just depends on what area of the country your are in.
 
Keep it coming guys I taking notes on this stuff. I am going tuesday for my shots.
 
Do: drink the local vodkas. It's sooooo not like the crap you get at the ABC store.
 
The group thing is really important. NEVER travel around alone
Carry wallet in the front pocket.
Don't drink from glasses (likely to get drugged) Get unopened bottles
Try to blend in as much as you can.
Don't dress like a super rick pimp.
Know where the US Embassy is
Pay attention to your surroundings (if you have to question if you are in a safe place, you aren't) Situational awareness is key
Watch the movie Hostel to get an idea of what some of those countries look like and how some people think. It's the best example to reality I can give.
Don't get Married while there....LOL

In guyana:
I got jumped back in 96 and the guy tried to stick me with a butcher knife. He had 3 other guys come running over to get my wallet. I always carry my wallet in the front pocket. My buddy came running back and 2 ran. 1 tried to pick his bike up and the guy that had the knife was hanging on to my shirt trying to stick me but I had control of his wrist (after I got my palm cut trying to gain control). He finally tried to get away and let go by then my buddy had another guy on the ground. He was holding the guy on top of him pumching him in the head. I kindly assisted to kicking the guy in the face until my shoe fell off. I put it back on and kicked again when I noticed back up coming. He rolled the guy off and we took off running. Went to the police and it was a lost cause. The Guyanese Defense force went out looking for them and were going to shoot them on the spot. That place was crazy. I saw some crazy shit there that I could spend days writing about.

In thailand:
I saw a street of girls (Well guys dressed like them) that looked better than the girls and would rob the Guys when they approached them then steal their clothes.

In the Philipines:
You could get your Baht bus to stop and buy you beer.

In Singapore:
Super Clean but Expensive and had problems with territorial locals.

Just wanted to add those places in case you get some kind of crazy lay-over
 
Buy a passport wallet that hangs from your neck and wear it inside your shirt. Sold at Wal-mart. Don't lock your luggage. It's not permitted anymore and they will cut the locks off.
 
Travel

Just stay home, been most places, there is no place better than here. :driver:
 
family xj said:
Try to blend in as much as you can.
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:lol:That might be hard for Jeff to do, I don't know how many long haired hippies they have running around over there:flipoff2:
Pack a change of clothes in your carry on, and as much other stuff as you can think of.
 
^^ now a short haired hippie:flipoff2:
Glad to hear about Singapore I'm going there next:shaking: then to Australia:rolleyes: but my main concerns are about Russia. :alien:
Hell no I wont get married over there!!!!! Hell I wont get married again over here!!!:rolleyes:
Allot of good advise thanks
 
GONOVRIT said:
:lol:That might be hard for Jeff to do, I don't know how many long haired hippies they have running around over there:flipoff2:
Pack a change of clothes in your carry on, and as much other stuff as you can think of.
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haha, beat me to it lol.......have fun jeff....bring back some of that good vodka....watch out for them euro chicks, they dont shave....nething haha im tellin ya.......take somethin to do on the plane....those are the worst part of overseas trips....takes forever....watch out for the locals some dont like it when "foreigners" do stuff b4 them i.e.:
i went to london and was getting on the subway when some kid grabbed my shirt and told me not to cut in front of him or he'd kick my ass....well everybody on here knows my temper by now so it went from there and i stuck him in the face an layed him out...he got a couple hits in tho....lucky the bobbies didnt show up and hit me with their sticks and blow a whistle at me HAHA.........
the most important thing is to enjoy bein in a different culture, enjoy it and learn about it....have fun

what r they sendin you for?

the axle on my dads trailer is still doin great just to let ya know haha, he's still like i cant beleive youve met people that can do stuff like that LOL
 
Glad the axle is still good let me know when he needs more welding done.
Lee boy purchased a slip form curbing machine about 3 years age & they asked me to redesign it well I did & it works well but we don't have any rep's that can run the unit. The normal stuff we do is asphalt pavers, graders, rollers, asphalt tack trucks, chip spreaders & maintainers all hot mix. Nothing to do with concrete I have the most knowledge of this machine. So I am charged with the task of going to train the customer how to run it successfully.
 
watch hostel.
slick your hair back and try to look like a douche.
don't say shit to anybody. try to look like a murderer.
bring me back some vodka.
power converter is key...laptop, cell phone, all that shit.
learn the russian 911.
buy some weapons as soon as you get there.
don't get hookers.
bring me back some vodka.
say hello to my deaf friend stephanie who is a missionary there if you meet her.
take a tub of protein shake incase you hate the food.
bring me back some vodka.














have a ball dude!
(bring me back some vodka!!!!!)
 
Treat Russia like other 3rd world countries...Don't eat anything that is not cooked. Only exception is an orange or other citrus. Visited and lived in many places, and that mantra has kept me well for years.

Use bottled water for teeth brushing; what comes out of the tap is not suitable for anything but flushing. Vodka can be used if the bottled water is not up to par. Remember about the tap water when asked what you want to drink with a meal.
 
hey Chuck, did you say you wanted some vodka?? LOL
 
Man I grew up over seas, and have been all over the Western World and some of the Eastern too. Maybe it's just the way I'm reading it, but we got a bunch of Paranoid people here. If you do all that has been said, you'll never sleep and have an Ulcer by the time you get home. The Wallet in th efront Pocket is something I've done for years and still do.

Just use your common sense and Enjoy yourself. Keep your eyes open and take in everything you see.
Take a few pairs of off brand Jeans and gain some friends while there, Take Levi's and they'll be your friends for life!
Oh and again, Where in Russia????
 
I think Moscow but the exact destination I am not sure of yet I was just told yesterday to get my stuff ready. I'll find out today
 
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