Debunking Travel’s Most Persistent Myths

Travel Blog • Eva Holland • 08.13.09 | 4:45 PM ET

True or false: Dressing well and asking politely can get you a first-class upgrade, street food isn’t safe, and jeans are a no-no in Europe. World Hum contributor Eric Lucas tackles these and nine other oldie-but-goodie travel myths for MSNBC.