Archive for the 'Travel tips' Category

Oct 10 2008

Travel insurance..Dont leave home without it!

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Don’t leave home without…..Travel Insurance
Booked your flight?
Booked your hotel?
Arranged your transfer?
Booked the cat into the local cattery?
Arranged for your plants to be looked after?
Anything missing?
Its surprising to learn just how many people travel without travel insurance. For the price of a couple of beers you can be insured so why risk travelling without insurance?
The most [...]

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Oct 06 2008

Drinking on a Budget while traveling in Europe…

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 Everyone knows that one of our favorite things to do as tourists is taste the fine brews of the world while relaxing abroad.
Unfortunately, most places take advantage of this fact and don’t offer suitable prices for the delectable nectar, instead relying on our ignorance to foot the bill. Here I’ve outlined several different places in [...]

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Oct 03 2008

Backpacking on a budget

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Backpacking on a Dime
 As a tourist some vacations are just not complete without seeing the sites for yourself and on your own terms. One of the most creative ways to do so on a budget involves you, a backpack, a map and a guidebook with your own whims at the helm. As a popular form [...]

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Jun 10 2008

Travel forums and Travel questions

Published by caroline under Travel tips

Are you planning a trip to Asia?  Do you want to climb a pyramid in Egypt?  Need to know what to take on a cruise? Want to find out how to get a visa to visit Russia?
All your travel questions can be answered through our travel forum by our members.  Sign up now, its free [...]

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Jun 06 2008

Turkish delight

Published by caroline under Travel tips

What to bring back in the sweetest way
It’s always tricky trying to find something ‘different’ to bring back home as a souvenir or gift but what I can suggest if you are visiting Turkey is to bring back a decorative ‘evil eye’ These range from small to large and make for an attractive wall decoration. [...]

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Jun 06 2008

Sarawak souvenirs

Published by caroline under Travel tips

A Must Buy Souvenir from the Land of Hornbill Sarawak
One should not forget to bring back home Sarawak locals unique handicraft as a souvenir for their loved ones.Beadworks such as wristlets, headbands, collar necklaces, ear rings and decorations for walking  sticks,hats, jackets, and the list goes on. These handicrafts are easily can be found in [...]

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Jun 04 2008

Packing tips for your holiday

Published by caroline under Travel tips

Baggage tip
If your holdall or suitcase is going to be put in the aircraft hold then its a good idea to stick a bright sticker or use a coloured strap around the baggage so you can spot it easily at the other end. You will be  surprised how many people are travelling with the exact [...]

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Jun 04 2008

Tips for women travelling alone

Published by caroline under Travel tips

To distract from unwelcome male attention it has been suggested to wear a fake gold wedding ring! Any female who has tried this trick will be the first to tell you that it makes no difference. Unwelcome male attention only comes about because they want sex or money from you so they really dont care [...]

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Apr 24 2008

Traveling alone to unfamiliar countries…

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I have always wanted to travel backpack alone to explore to the other countries that I have not been to but yet I am still not ready as I dont have enough money put by yet… this is very important for starting a trip.
But for sure I will try this one day to travel solo [...]

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