7 Hilarious Travel Lessons The Hunger Games Teaches Us

Or call this a light-hearted interpretation of scenes from the three installments of The Hunger Games. Either way, you should heed our advice.

#1 Don’t get stuck watching hotel tv

You're not held prisoner in the Capitol; get moving!
You’re not held prisoner in the Capitol; get moving!

Most mistakes people make are that they fall back into their home habits of being a couch potato and make the excuse that they’re on holiday. You could do that and more in the sun!

#2 Always bring an extra outfit

In case someone sets fire to your dress. Or pukes on it in a club.
In case someone sets fire to your dress. Or pukes on it in a club.

This rule also applies to extra disposable underwear.

#3 Never tell the henna artist to “do what you want”

Especially if she's all hooked up on morphling.
Especially if she’s all hooked up on morphling.

This also applies to hairdressers abroad; you never know what their standards and styles are like.

#4 Pay for the better seat on the plane

Or suffer 12 hours of back-aching regret.
Or suffer 12 hours of back-aching regret.

Especially if you’re flying long haul, those extra bucks to get you to the front of economy for extra leg room will pay it back before you reach the first hour.

#5 Don’t go to a foreign language karaoke

You don't know the words and you can't read the subtitles. Which part of that sounds like a good idea?
You don’t know the words and you can’t read the subtitles. Which part of that sounds like a good idea?

Unless you’re going with friends, in which case, all of you can sacrifice yourselves and try not to piss off the locals.

#6 Always shave your armpits

Tank tops + pit hair = not a good look. Unless you're dying the hair.
Tank tops + pit hair = not a good look. Unless you’re dying the hair.

It’s not a huge deal when you’re visiting a cold country, but in the tropics, you’re definitely going to need to expose some skin.

#7 Always bring a reliable selfie stick

Katniss would have looked so much more badass with a selfie stick.
Imagine how much cooler she would have looked facing Snow!

Your arms are never too long. You always need a selfie stick! Always. And get a steady one too, it’s your smartphone that might drop.

What did you think of the Mockingjay Part 1, nomads?

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