How Do You Take A Taxi In A Foreign Country?
Taking a taxi in foreign country can be stressful, but doing a little homework in advance can make the experience less daunting. Even if the driver’s English is limited, ask them a simple question about the city you are in. The pride they have in their home and being impromptu ambassadors makes them an excellent source of information about your new surroundings. If they are not interested in offering their input, relax and enjoy the sights on the way to your destination. Prepare before arriving by getting familiar with the city map of your destination. Write your first few destinations on note cards in both English and the local language (or electronically print the characters) including the phone numbers. Later, when you leave your hotel, pick up a business card at the concierge desk. It will note the hotel’s address in the local language and alphabet. This can be handed to taxi drivers to ease your return. Also, learn about the major landmarks and where they are relative to your tran
