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Michael: I've learned to always be respectful to everyone you encounter. I feel many others don't respect the people or the country they tend to visit. You're in their country -- their home. Enjoy your time. Learn something new. Drink water. And be respectful.

Q: What was the first trip you took as a child?

Prem: India. I loved it. I loved the culture. Even growing up in an Indian home, being exposed to the wonderful people and the way of life there was something that I will never forget. I recently went to India. It had been a while since I had been there and went to a wedding and that was a great experience! A five-day wedding celebration is nothing to sneeze at. The hospitality from the people there is like no other place. If you ever go to India, the people will make your trip the most memorable.

Michael: The first trip I took was with my family to Florida. We stayed in Clearwater, just west of Tampa. I was probably around seven years old. I loved it and will forever cherish these memories I have traveling with my siblings and parents. I find going on trips with loved ones only builds a bond, stronger than before.

Q: If you've ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?

Prem: I know a lot of people will expect me to list a bunch of warm places, but I have been to New York City during the holidays and that was a trip! It would be a hard one to forget. The way they celebrate Christmas is incredible. It really puts you in the Christmas mood, walking down Times Square and skating at Rockefeller Center.

Q. What do you love most about Canada?

Michael: I was born and raised in Toronto and love everything about it. It's a gorgeous, busy city with a diverse and cultured population.

Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?

Prem: Electric toothbrush, grooming kit and obviously my gym clothes.

Michael: Lots of underwear. You never know when traveler's diarrhea will kick in.

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(Jae-Ha Kim is a New York Times bestselling author and travel writer. You can respond to this column by visiting her website at www.jaehakim.com. You may also follow "Go Away With..." on Twitter at @GoAwayWithJae where Jae-Ha Kim welcomes your questions and comments.)

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