Practical Pointers from the Travel Pros

You're in an unfamiliar place trying to get your bearings when suddenly you're confronted by a disconcerting, baffling or unusual situation and, yes, you need practical help, and fast.

The good thing is you can come prepared for many of travel's problems whether they be colossal puzzlers or tiny little annoyances.

Ferne Arfin, About.com guide to United Kingdom Travel, has come up with a round-up of practical pointers from the About.com travel pros. See what can apply to you and go prepared for your every travel adventure.

• Practical Pointers from the Travel Pros