Overland: Again in the future?

Given the opportunity I would certainly make this choice every-time. Things I would do differently 1. Learn at least a few words in the language of every country I was passing through: hello, please, thank you, excuse me, help. 2. Learn a bit about the contemporary and historical relationship between bordering countries and my own where I'm making border crossings. 3. Take a knife a spoon and napkins 4. Take antiseptic cream and sticking plasters (would have been put to good use at least twice on my trip)

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