Novices to international travel often ask, what special tips or knowledge should I know before I go traveling the world?  While these individuals are correct in assuming that traversing the planet will indeed be different than a Sunday drive through the countryside or a weekend get-a-way to a neighboring state or province, they tend to overlook that the same common sense one employs in day to day life or casual domestic travel will serve them well abroad as well.  Most importantly, make sure to always employ commonsense and logic.  Before you throw on your travel backpack make sure that you are mentally prepared for your trip.  If you will be traveling abroad, be sure to let others know where and when you are staying and make sure to never stray to far from crowded areas or other areas in which you feel or know to be safe.