Getting Directions, Togo

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When asking directions to someplace, ask several people, and keep asking as you go. In some countries it is considered more impolite to say "I don't know" than it is to give a wrong answer.

Use a travel alarm clock to wake you up in time for that early morning collectivo/bus/train/plane.

Medicines of all kinds are usually available in local pharmacies with no prescription necessary. Check expiration dates.

Unless you are in an expensive restaurant, you will be charged for any bread, butter, jam, cheese, olives, etc. on your table that you eat.

Check your guidebook for taxi and restaurant tipping guidelines. In some places the service is included, others it is not, and in still others there is a combination of included service charges and tipping.

If you wear shoes that can be polished, watch for kids who will sneak up to you, slap some polish on your shoes, then offer to finish the job. Settle on a price first if you decide to proceed.

If you hand out coins to children, you are likely to start a parade.

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