Rick Steves asking for travel hints for new book

Rick Steves has asked his website readers for travel hints to use in updating his travel-skills handbook. Readers are responding to the following questions: In general, what are your major concerns when traveling to Europe and abroad? What are your best budget tips? Do back door travelers ever hitchhike or camp? How do you find the cheapest and best flights? Are travel agents still relevant? How important is sleeping for free or almost for free? How helpful are tips on showering and using European bathrooms? How do you make phone calls in Europe? What are your favorite travel websites? What electronics do you travel with? Is it time to toss the fax machine? The blog is interesting and informative reading: http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/graffiti160.html