Remember the Paths

"No matter what happens — be polite, be alert, and remember which paths you took coming in."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Following a Hidden Trail"
  (July 17, 2015)
• "Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand"
  (July 10, 2015)
• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)

Following a Hidden Trail

"Take time to explore. The best experiences often come days after you arrive. Slow down, relax, and you will meet people who are eager to show you around.

"These unplanned, unexpected, excursions may become the best stories from your travels."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand"
  (July 10, 2015)
• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)

Smile, Wave, and Hope They Understand

"Relax. Life is much too short for anger and annoyance at events you can't control. Did you make a wrong turn? Don't worry! You may discover new places and interesting people. Can't understand what the locals are saying? Smile and wave. They will probably realize that you are friendly.

"Just take a deep breath and remind yourself that it could be worse."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Grotesque Souvenir"
  (July 3, 2015)
• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)

Grotesque Souvenir

"If a wonderfully grotesque souvenir catches your eye: buy it. You may find that it is the perfect gift, or decide to keep it for yourself."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Dangerous Neighborhoods"
  (June 26, 2015)
• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Dangerous Neighborhoods

"If you want to see where townsfolk live and work, you must go visit them. Just pick a direction and start walking. Don't worry about wandering into dangerous neighborhoods, locals generally warn you before you go too far."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Watch and Learn"
  (June 19, 2015)
• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Watch and Learn

"Remember that locals may have good reasons for their apparently-strange customs."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide:

• "Off the Beaten Path"
  (June 12, 2015)
• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)

Off the Beaten Path

"Locals can be your best guides to unfrequented destinations."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide, plus other stuff:

• "Are You Going to Finish That?"
  (June 5, 2015)
• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)

Are You Going to Finish That?

"Some inns serve far more than you can eat. Sharing your meal with others is an opportunity to meet interesting people."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

More from Adeja's guide, plus other stuff:

• "A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -"
  (May 29, 2015)
• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

A Stranger Rode Into Town One Day - - -

"When traveling abroad, remember that locals may be wary of your approach — after all, you are a stranger to them."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Posts that aren't entirely unlike this one:

• "End of the Day's Journey"
  (May 22, 2015)
• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

End of the Day's Journey

"No matter where a day's journey ends, thoughtful planning results in comfort: and even a few luxuries."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Allegedly-related posts:

• " 'You Can't Miss It' "
  (May 15, 2015)
• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Dark Questions and Donoshol"
  (April 24, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)

"You Can't Miss It"

"When asking for directions, consider how likely it is that your guide has personal knowledge of your destination."

— Adeja's guide for travelers.

Posts the Lemming thinks relate to this one:

• "What a Beautiful Day for a Dragon Ride"
  (May 8, 2015)
• "Dark Questions and Donoshol"
  (April 24, 2015)
• "Interlude: Market Day"
  (April 10, 2015)
• " 'We Saved You a Piece' "
  (January 30, 2015)
• "It's Morning — Somewhere — Or Maybe Near Sunset"
  (September 12, 2014)
• " 'Anchovies and Peanut Butter?!' "
  (October 30, 2013)