How do you behave when traveling?

I usually drive, so while transiting from one place to another, I have to watch the roads for other road users so that I can reach my destination safely. If by traveling you mean taking a bus or coach, then I do this mostly when I am on holiday overseas, and traveling overland to my next destination. On holidays, I seldom sleep if I am on the coach. I don't really understand why the majority do whenever the journey is a pretty long one. For me, I like to stay awake with a map in hand, and follow the route the coach takes and try and identify where I am on the map. I will look out the window and enjoy the scenery outside. Even if it is endless miles of rolling hills, pastureland or forests (like in driving through the national parks), I still appreciate the view because I learn something about the country observing the scenery along the way. If there are interesting things to see or the scenery is spectacular, I will whip out my camera and take some shots. It's never boring for me even if the route is long and we are on the coach for many hours.

I travel on a plane sometimes and then I like have sit by the window so I can see out at take off and landing time. Most of all I love to travel by train and then in the day time I sit by the window to enjoy seeing the passing scenery. During the night time I like to sleep in a comfortable compartment. Often on buses I get chatting to other passengers, travelers from different countries. I really like it when I get th opportunity to speak to the local people. I respect their culture and in an country that has a religion I find out about that. Like it Israel the clothing was normal for me but in Jordan I had to cover my arms and legs with. I saw the dress style of the local ladies and copied that a bit. Since I was attacked in the Maldives on a lonely beach I have become more aware of safety. I watch around me and do try to stay in my accommodation after dark. When I was in the USA I had a train that was five hours late and it arrived at midnight. So I was given a free taxi ride from the train company. I act very grateful for such kindness when that sort of thing happens. I am an independent traveler and I care about the environment supporting all conservation efforts.

If it will take me long hours to reach my destination, I usually sleep while traveling. I always bring with me my ipod and listen to my favorite songs. I also like to eat especially McDonald's burger.