Oct
10
2008
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 [...]
Oct
06
2008
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 [...]
Oct
03
2008
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 [...]
Jun
10
2008
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?
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Jun
06
2008
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. [...]
Jun
06
2008
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 [...]
Jun
04
2008
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 [...]
Jun
04
2008
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 [...]
Apr
24
2008
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 [...]