Time Traveler's Guide to Not Messing Up Robinson Crusoe

Welcome to the island of despair, where the only way to survive is to know what you're getting yourself into.

Tip 1: Bring a map, but not just any map

Don't be like Robinson, who showed up without one. You'll end up lost on a deserted island with nothing but coconuts for company.

Read more about how to read a map without getting lost in the 18th century.

Tip 2: Don't talk to the locals Time Traveler's Guide to Not Messing Up Robinson Crusoe

Time Traveler's Guide to Not Messing Up Robinson Crusoe

Welcome to the island of despair, where the only way to survive is to know what you're getting yourself into.

Tip 1: Bring a map, but not just any map

Don't be like Robinson, who showed up without one. You'll end up lost on a deserted island with nothing but coconuts for company.

Read more about how to read a map without getting lost in the 18th century.

Tip 2: Don't talk to the locals

They're all crazy. Trust us, we've met them. Just nod and smile, like you're one of them. It's not like they're going to understand you anyway.

Learn more about how to deal with locals who are, in fact, loco.

Tip 3: Find a good spot to complain

Like a good coffee shop or park bench. Just don't expect anyone to listen, they're all too busy surviving on this island.

Discover the best places to vent and complain on a deserted island.

Tip 4: Don't get too attached

It's just going to get eaten by a shark. Or a spider. Or a bird. Or a coconut tree. You get the idea.

Learn more about the dangers of attachment, and how to avoid it.

Stay tuned for more time-traveling tips and tricks from Robinson Crusoe's worst nightmares.