Prepare your Body for the Slopes: It’s Not All About the Gym

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With the ski season over and done with for another year, now is a perfect time to book your next stint on the slopes, with plenty of online opportunities for great savings. Whether you choose to ski Italy or head over the Atlantic to the Canadian Rockies, skiing is an awesome way to let off [...]

10 Tips for Saving Money on Food While Traveling

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I have to make a confession.  I love to eat.  That is why I have found ways to eat well while traveling abroad.  The most important thing is that I am able to keep my budget within proper limits while eating my way through new destinations.  In here, I want to share some tips on [...]

Traveling Without a Guide Book

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Some time ago, I published a post titled “Do you really need that guidebook?”.  The article asked if in these modern times we still need ink printed on paper to help us navigate thru the world’s wonderful sites.  I asked this question since we have a cyberspace full of travel resources.  Guides books, magazines and [...]

Essential Flying Tips for Travelers: At the Airport and On the Plane

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On two previous posts, I have discussed essential flying tips to take into consideration during the travel planning and packing stages. This week I am offering information on what to take into consideration when arriving at the airport. Additionally, I have tips on how to deal with some situations once you are on the plane. [...]

12 Tips on How to be Brave

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I have to admit I am not the most courageous woman on earth.  In fact, I chicken out easily.  I am scared of heights and planes.  I don’t like to drive on the freeway at night or surround myself with water (don’t know how to swim).  Snakes are my number one phobia.  To make matters worse, I [...]

Essential Flying Tips for Travelers: Packing

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Essential Flying Tips for Travelers – Packing Last week, I discussed essential flying tips to take into consideration during the travel planning / ticket buying stage.  This week I am offering tips for the travel packing stage.  These are general packing tips.  The idea is to help you navigate thru the airport with your luggage [...]

Essential Flying Tips for Travelers: Planning

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Essential Flying Tips for Travelers – Planning I am not an airplane fan.  I would prefer to travel using another transportation method.  Even though flying is not my favorite part of traveling, I recognize planes connect multiple parts of our planet in an impressive way.  And if you travel, you will have to fly at [...]

Holidaying in Large Groups

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Many holidaymakers love going away in large groups of people, as it can give you a whole new holiday experience that you might have never tried before. This is a great way to holiday especially if you have children as you can get together with a group of friends who also have kids and then [...]

How to blend in and avoid unnecessary attention when traveling

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When I visit another country, I like to blend in with the locals.  The desire to live like a native and have an authentic experience is a big appeal to me.  Moreover, I don’t want to appear disrespectful, foolish and impolite due to my selection of clothes and manners. That would attract unnecessary attention which [...]

Traveling with family and friends: dream or nightmare?

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You don’t know someone until you travel with them. Persian Proverb **** I think the travel experience can be affected positively or negatively depending on who we travel with. Many people plan every detail of their trips. They decide when to go, what to wear and eat and where to go and sleep. However, a [...]

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