Ways to tell that you are in an airport in a foreign country and no longer in the US

-          Women are usually wearing more clothing that actually covers their bodies.

-          The air-conditioning , if present, is usually a little weak (or maybe it is just that it is blazing hot outside).

-          No toilet paper in the bathroom – you can sometimes ask for it – but it is better to just bring your own.

-          Food options are usually limited.

-          Often the people at the x-ray customs place will argue with you about what you can or cannot take through, but then they usually let you go through anyway.

-       Unattended baggage is NOT a big deal.  We sat next to an abandoned bag for about 2 hours in an airport on this trip, even reported it to someone, but no one was overly stressed about it.  It was a far cry from the US where the announcement about unattended baggage being removed plays constantly.

-          There is an incredible chorus of different languages that surround you.