It’s better to wait on the train than have the train wait on you.

 
                       When a conductor starts yelling at you in Russian, just smile and go where he points.

                       NEVER write on your ticket.

                       Roll up your pants before hitting up the bathroom.

                       Bring your own toilet paper.

                       Ignore your assigned seat number- everyone else does.

                       Pack snacks- lots of them.

                       Don’t stand in line, just march up to the ticket counter & tell them what you want.

                       Have your train outfit ready to change into as soon as you board- be prepared to change in public & if you’re not, your seatmates will.

1               When you flush, it just goes straight out onto the tracks- don’t be alarmed.

                Taking a train over borders at night will require your passport to be checked at least 5 times between the hours of 3am and 5am.

                 When they scan your bag and ask if you have a grenade, tell them no.

                  If you get crumbs on the floor, be prepared to sweep them up.

1                Be camera ready- everyone wants a picture with the Americans!

    

     15.                          Put on your big girl panties & your laughing pants- you’ll be fine!