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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:42:07 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title>Travel Clothing - What to Take on Your Trip</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:42:07 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Traveling out of town is definitely a must whenever you can do it. Ah, but what clothing should you take on your trip? Once you decide to go on a trip, what is the first thing you tend to do? For many people, it is heading to the local mall to buy new clothes. In most cases, you this is mistake and a waste of money. If you are going on a trip, you can usually find all the clothing you need already in your closet and drawers. For those of you like me who are messy, you can find it on the floor. Behind the couch. No, to the left. Yep, there. In all seriousness, there are a couple of items that just need to be addressed. Not to be too severe, but you can easily identify a fool. It is the person who is on a trip and wearing brand new shoes. This is the cardinal mistake of many travelers. Buying new shoes for your trip is akin to putting your feet through the Spanish Inquisition. We are talking torture here. New shoes are not broken in and do not conform to your feet. This means you can expect to get blisters the first few days of your trip. If you are going on a longer trip, these blisters can often turn into bloody things that would make the star monster in a horror flick cringe. More important, they are painful and can really limit your ability to get around. If you are going on a trip, stick to the shoes you current use for walking around. If you must buy something new, do it a month before and break in the shoes. It is easier to deal with blisters when you are home! Being an upstanding human being, you probably wear some refined pieces of clothing. Refined clothing does not do well on trips. Personally, I believe just thinking about putting it in the luggage will ruin it, but who am I too say. Regardless, you should avoid any clothing that requires dry cleaning. Do you really want to spend part of your trip waiting for the dry cleaning, assuming you can even find a dry cleaner? A better approach is to purchase the wrinkly free pants and shirts available. I know I said you shouldn&rsquo;t buy anything new, but this is the one exception. We all have our tastes when it comes to clothing. One of the factors we consider is the color. Some people look good in blue and others do not. Whatever your color, you should try to pack a selection of clothes in it. If most of your clothes are blue, for example, you will generally be color coordinated regardless of the combinations you wear. This is particular good advice on longer trips where certain pieces of clothing just will not survive the wear and tear. If you look like you are wearing a loud golf outfit at the end of the trip, you got it wrong. If you are going to be traveling for any extended amount of time, you should incorporate the above into the basic following rules. Take only clothing that is light in weight. Take only clothing that can be rolled up. Take only clothing that can be easily washed. Never take anything you will wear only once or to a special occasion unless you are absolutely sure the occasion will occur. Now get out there and have a blast!]]></description>
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	<title>Your Many Choices When You Travel Spain</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:41:44 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[There are more ways to travel Spain in style than simply coming for a summer vacation. There is much to do in all of the seasons. You can enjoy a variety of attractions and create experiences throughout the whole year. If you&rsquo;re a nature lover then you&rsquo;ll enjoy the endless opportunities for different water sports such as skiing, or more rugged activities like rock climbing. As well, visiting many of the older churches, museums, and enjoying the various festivals that let you get a first hand look at Spanish culture will leave you with a photo album as well as mental memories of a spectacular vacation. Outdoor activities in Spain are not confined only to the summer time. It really depends on the area that you&rsquo;re visiting, but all the seasons gives you something to offer for the outdoor life. Of course everyone loves the beaches and being under the sun on the Mediterranean, and this shows by the large but friendly crowds that accumulate in these beach areas. These areas include both the Costa del Sol as well as the Costa Blanca. You can simply lie by the beach and relax or you can get your kicks with water sports during the summer. This is when the weather is at it&rsquo;s hottest. You can also enjoy any number of spas in these areas that make for the perfect relaxing vacation. Another very popular attractions during the summer months is the running of the bulls. This occurs in the month of July and attracts huge amounts of people from all over the globe. If you&rsquo;re one of the braver soles you can even participate in the festival. If not, then simply be a smart spectator and watch, while you join in other activities that occur during the festival. You may not realize it but skiing is a popular activity in the mountain areas of Spain. Some of the chief resorts for winter sporting events take place in the country. You can find great ski resorts in Torremolinos, Aragon, Malaga, and Catabunya. The sport is usually enjoyed during the winter or in late spring in the various areas. If you&rsquo;re of the more adventurous type then you can enjoy the great outdoor activity of rock climbing or simply enjoy a nice hike. There are some great places in Spain for these activities in the country that are revered for exactly this. You can either go with a tour group, which is advised for novice climbers since they will give you some good basic training before you begin. If you enjoy the more relaxed sport of sightseeing then there&rsquo;s no shortage of museums all over the different cities of Spain. Some of the larger are in Barcelona and Madrid, while you can find many smaller ones throughout Spain&rsquo;s smaller villages and cities, which showcase the rich history and art of past residents and historical figures. Bottom line, you&rsquo;ll find no shortage of activities for your vacation no matter where or when you&rsquo;re planning your vacation in Spain.]]></description>
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	<title>How To Prepare For Airline Travel</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:41:24 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The rules for when to arrive at the airport have changed a few times in the last couple of years, and even today the required time of arrival will depend a great deal on the airport you're using. Small local airports tend to be more flexible, and you can arrive fairly close to the time of take-off and still be able to board the plane. However, if the airport is fairly busy or if you're unsure of how early to arrive, please show up at least two hours before your flight to check your bags. Make sure you know how long it takes to get from your home to the airport. If you're leaving your vehicle there, factor in time to get a parking spot and walk to the terminal as well. Some airlines have policies that allow them to cancel your reservation if you have not checked in and obtained a boarding pass a certain amount of time before take-off. This time is usually twenty minutes to half an hour; make sure to check your airline's policies when planning your schedule. Checking In and Boarding the Airplane You should expect to wait in line when checking in at the airport. Many airlines offer timetables on their websites that show peak waiting times and how long the wait is expected to be. Don't attempt to arrive late in order to avoid waiting in line. Be patient, particularly if you are checking bags. Allowing yourself plenty of time will reduce the stress of waiting in line and the fear of missing the flight. You will be asked to remove your shoes during boarding, and you'll also be required to go through a metal detector. Make this process simple by wearing shoes that are easy to slip on and off, and minimizing the amount of metal on your clothing. If you're carrying loose change or keys with you, put the items into a small plastic bag so that it's easy to drop them into the security box and walk through the detector, then pick them up again. Preparing Your Luggage for Travel Plan ahead when packing and preparing your luggage before a flight. Make sure that all bags that will be checked are properly secured and tagged with your personal information. If you're carrying holiday gifts, either in your checked luggage or in your carry-on, please wait until you arrive at your destination to wrap them so that airport security can examine them easily. Carry-on bags cannot exceed a certain size limit (typically 9x14x22 inches). If your bag is overstuffed or is an unusual shape, it may be rejected, even if it technically falls within the size limits. For best results and to minimize stress, choose the smallest carry-on bag possible that still holds everything you need. Most airlines allow one carry-on bag, plus one &quot;personal item&quot; such as a purse or briefcase. Check with your airline if you're unsure of the regulations. There are many items prohibited from carry-on luggage, and with the rules changing in recent times many people are not aware of all of the restrictions. The following are some current guidelines for carry-on luggage from flights in the United States. Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers that are three ounces or smaller in size. The containers must be sealed into one-quart clear plastic bags. This rule applies to any liquid, aerosol or gel-- from toothpaste to strawberry jam, from deodorant to pop or juice. Containers larger than three ounces that are half-full are not allowed. The items must be put onto the conveyer belt for screening during the boarding process. If you need larger amounts of these products, they must be checked with the rest of your luggage. Exceptions to this rule are breast milk, prescription or over-the-counter medications, and items used for medicinal purposes such as nutrition gels for disabled passengers. Present these items for separate inspection at the screening area. No knives are allowed, with the exception of rounded tip or butter knives. Pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, and keychain knives will be confiscated. Most sharp objects, in fact, are prohibited, with the exceptions of shaving razors, knitting needles, and small scissors, which are still allowed. Avoid bringing box cutters or razor-type blades. Common sporting goods items are also not allowed as carry-ons. This list includes baseball bats, golf clubs, or hockey sticks. Most tools are prohibited, as well as items such anything flammable or explosive (this includes cigarette lighters and matches). If you're unsure whether or not a specific item is allowed, please check with your airline before packing it and bringing it to the airport. If the item is not allowed on board, you will have it confiscated. Simply leaving the item at home, or packing it in your checked luggage, will avoid this problem, so it's extremely important to learn the restrictions beforehand. Do keep in mind that the regulations at the airport are designed to keep you safe, and the employees there are protecting you by prohibiting certain items on board. Be pleasant and cooperative and the experience will be much less stressful for everyone involved. The other important thing to remember when traveling by air is to have all necessary paperwork with you at all times. You should have at least one form of identification-- a driver's license or photo ID is best-- and all of your boarding information and passes. International travel requires a current passport. If you're traveling with small children, have their birth certificates on hand-- some airlines require validation of the child's age before allowing them to travel. Small infants may need a medical release form in order to fly. Again, check with your airline if you're unsure of what you're required to bring. Remember that the process of airline travel can be made considerably easier by following the regulations and knowing what to expect. Arriving with your items properly packed, having everything you need in hand, and allowing yourself plenty of time will make traveling much easier for you as well as the other passengers and the airline employees. Airline travel can be stressful -- but it's important to remember that for the informed traveler, it doesn't have to be.]]></description>
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	<title>Travel Cheap by Being an Air Courier</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:41:02 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Couriers can save a lot of money on airfare. They can catch a $99 flight overseas for the small lay over inconvenience of a day or two. When you are a courier, you must travel with a single bag because you surrender your luggage allowance to the company hiring you as their agent. As an air travel courier, you carry shipping documents on flights for a courier company in exchange for discount tickets. These companies use couriers because it is quicker and less expensive to ship freight as luggage rather than air cargo. Couriers may also carry time-sensitive items such as business documents or medicines. As a courier, you can only bring carry on luggage. You cannot check in your personal luggage. You give up your baggage allowance to the courier company hiring you. They need it for the materials they are shipping. Courier tickets are regular round-trip coach tickets that are also non-refundable and non-transferable. So make sure you can make the flight. Most likely, you will not keep any frequent flier mileage earned. It depends on the policy of the courier company. On the bright side, the length of stay for courier tickets is usually a seven-day stopover. Rarely is it open ended up to six months. However, you may have to be a courier on the return flight. This may interfere with any plans for overseas shopping. Don't expect travel to exotic islands. Couriers mainly travel to main business centers of the world because of the types of items they ship. If you are traveling with a companion, you may be able to arrange separate courier flights within a day of each other. It's rare to find courier seats on the same flight. Being flexible with your schedule will increase the likelihood you will meet up with each other at your destination on the same day.]]></description>
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	<title>Travel Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:40:40 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[During travel, travelers face lot of risks like, trip cancellation, loss of baggage, loss of money or valuables, accidents, terrorist attacks, natural calamities and occasionally death. One cannot put a stop to travel because of the risks involved but what an individual can do is to reduce the amount of risk involved by buying a travelers insurance. The concept of travel insurance is very simple. The insured pays a premium (this is the amount you pay to the travel insurance company), the company in turn pays any costs involved in case of accidents or other types of eventualities. In case there is no eventuality the travel insurance company keeps the premium. Travel insurance covers lots of risks like: Trip cancellation: There are lots of chances, due to unforeseen circumstances, you may need to cancel your ticket. If you cancel your ticket at the last moment, almost always you will not get any refund from the airline or you may get a meager amount. Travel insurance provides coverage for this kind of loss. The travel insurance company has to provide the cost of cancellation of ticket. However the cancellation has to be done in circumstances which are covered by the travel insurance policy. Baggage loss: if your baggage is lost, then the cost of the baggage is paid by the insurance company, but is again governed by the rules of the insurance contract. Medical cost: if you fall sick during travel and the costs incurred by you are paid by the travel insurance. However if you have bought a health insurance which covers overseas cost then there is no need to separately buy a travel health insurance. Others: Other things that are generally covered by travel insurance are medical evacuation, accidental death, repatriation of remains etc. The golden rule in all insurances is to read the fine print carefully. You won't have time to read it during emergencies.]]></description>
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	<title>Kick Start Your Life By Traveling</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:40:07 -0500</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, being an adult can really be a bummer. All the responsibility can get to you. Throw in the monotony of a 9 to 5 job, and you can find yourself in a big rut. Time to travel! Depending on your philosophical and religious beliefs, life might be considered a one off short or something that is repeated. With all due respect, the only thing we really know is we are alive now. Put another way, we should take care to live as much as possible because tomorrow could or could not come. While you may disagree with the details of this, the pure fact is many people find excuses to avoid really living life. In this case, I am talking about traveling. Nothing gets you out of a rut like plunking yourself down in another country for a year or so. It is a blast to the sense as nearly everything is different. In a perfect world, everyone should have to do it every two years. The planet would be a lot less violent, that is for sure. Ah, but you are thinking you can&rsquo;t go travel. Well, why not? Common excuses range from the fact you have kids to you don&rsquo;t have enough money. Save it! These excuses have no merit. So, you have kids. So what? Many families live abroad with kids. There are schools everywhere teaching English. It also presents your kids with lessons of perspective that they certainly are not going to learn at home. The lessons learned through living in a different culture include everything from perspective to humility to new languages to developing an inquisitive mind. If your only reason for not heading abroad is your children, you are doing them a disservice. I don&rsquo;t have enough money. I hear that one all the time. What a load of&hellip; Here&rsquo;s is some breaking news. Other countries have economies and jobs. If you are American, you will be in demand. Big demand. English is the language of the business world, so you can expect to at least be able to teach English and make plenty of money to live. I&rsquo;ll give you an example. I used to have a secretary friend that was in a major rut. Heck, I worried she was suicidal because she was in such a rut. Well, I finally got her online to look at job postings in Europe. Soon she was off to Madrid, Spain. That was 1995. She hasn&rsquo;t been back to the US since, except for &ldquo;vacations&rdquo; to see her family. All her friends are envious. Since most of them are secretaries, it is somewhat humorous since they could do the same thing. Unfortunately, they don&rsquo;t. Live abroad for a year and I guarantee you will gain a new perspective on life. If you think it sounds like a good idea, look into it. Ditch whatever excuses you are using and go live life to its fullest.]]></description>
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