Clothing tips--by Jason Locke
One of the most valuable things that I have been able to take with me is a scarf. They are small, lightweight, and can do anything. My maroon scarf has been with me everywhere. It has been used as a towel, it has wrapped delicate souvenirs, saved portions of my glasses when they broke, wrapped up as a pillow, been lent out as an emergency head covering for my female friends in Russian churches, been tied Gypsy-style over my head as a fast identifcation when lost, covered a girlfriend's hair and face in Iran, been usd as a breathing filter during a dust storm, and it still looks as good as the day I bought it at WalMart. It can also be wet and used to cool your neck, or used as a tourniquet or makeshift sling.
My second piece of advice - Don't bring jeans, and don't bring shorts. First of all, jeans are too heavy, take forever to dry, and they don't look nice. And never never never bring shorts. I've been living in Europe long enough that I can tell the only Europeans who wear shorts are younger than fifteen. Everybody else who wears shorts are Americans. You be surprised how much better you will be treated by the locals in long pants. It makes quite a difference and singles you out less for pickpockets. My advice: look what other people are wearing. I was harassed a lot more in Russia when I wore really loose trousers. When I finally looked around and realized that everybody else wore something different, I changed my look and nobody gave me a second glance.

Various Advice--by Kaleb von Hildenburg
Always try to communicate in your host country's language even if you are butchering it, it shows you are trying and it shows respect to the people living there, they will be much more likely to help you and speak English to you if you try, at least learn how to say "Do you speak English" in their language as well as common words, like yes, no, thank you, and please, this will also go a long way in locals eyes. Walk around in your pack and the shoes you'll be wearing, go for short hikes to see if your pack and shoes fit right, and to see if your pack is too heavy. Don't be afraid to change your plans if something intresting comes along, they don't call it an adventure for nothing. Most muggings can be attributed to 3 factors or a combination of them, they are 1. alcohol 2. women 3. being out late by yourself. Never drink the water outside of the Westernized countries (Japan, Canada, Germany, ect.), drink the beer or carbonated beverages bacteria can't live in them, thus making them safe to drink.

Airport Security Tips- by Ellen Chimene
My husband and I go through airport security separately. I give him all my loose items, carry-on bag, etc. and go first. Then he places everything on the conveyer belt and goes through. If he is detained in any way, I am waiting to get all our belongings off before anyone else does it. I also try to keep valuables such as passport and cash stowed in deep closed pockets. Thus these never get put on the conveyer. I use a large safety pin placed perpendicular across my zippers just behind the pull. It makes bags and pockets hard to open.

Phone Home --by Kelvin Ho
When you travel to foreign countries and want to make some local calls, just go directly to the local grocery stores in your hotel areas and buy the phone cards. The rates will be much cheaper than that in the hotel.

Good for skin, too-- by ish
Baby oil makes very compact, long lasting (3 month 1x 35 ml bottle) and cheap shaving cream replacement.

Cheap Watch--by Peter
Get a cheap watch, that you won't miss.

Pillow Case- By Margaret Combs
Always pack your own pillow case. It takes a minimum of space. Detergents can initiate allergies you didn't know were there, plus the color or fine thread count can make you more comfortable.

Nail Clippers -- By Chelsea Turnbull
No matter how many travel books and 'pack this' lists I read, none of them ever mention bringing nail clippers. I've had strangers walk up to me in the bathrooms at hostles around the world with tears in their eyes and beg me for the use of my nail clippers. You can always chew your fingernails off, but for some of us, its a neat trick to get the toe nails. Nail clippers are also a life saver for hang nails. Get a pair with a small nail file. You can use the file to do every thing from get rid of that bit of nail that snags on everything to opening tightly wrapped ceilophane wrapers.

Hidden Pouches should be Hidden--By Robert Austin
I've seen people digging out their security pouch to pay for souvenirs or lunch, telling the world right where it is and what is in it. Keep all of your important papers (passport, credit cards, copies of tickets, driver's license, traveler's cheques, extra cash, etc) in your security pough under your clothes, but DON'T keep your daily spending cash there too. Velcro your pockets shut and keep your daily spending money there. If you need more, go to the bathroom or other inconspicuous place.

It's a towel, a blanket, clothes....-- By Shelly - Gunnison, Colorado USA
For women - the best piece of clothing would be a long sarong. Can be casual, dressed up, perfect for beaches, or asian countries wear shorts are inapproriate. I've used a sarong many times for a towl, blanket, or to bath in Nepali villages. Be sure to bring large clothes pin to pin sarong shut on windy days.

Disposible clothes--By Linda
Before a trip to an outdoorsy location (rainforest, jungle,etc) I shop local garage sales for inexpensive, used tee shirts and shorts....By paying only a quarter or so apiece, I feel free to leave them behind rather than carry them home.

Don't Leave Home Without Them --By Cajun Joe from New Orleans
Always carry two credit cards with you when you travel. Keep one in your possession, and the other at your hotel, either in your locked luggage, or hidden well in your room. There is a chance that you may be attacked while "out on the town", and lose everything, but then there's always that other credit card in your room you can depend on.