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Pet Airways Can Solve Your Pet Travel Problems
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Website
If you are an animal lover and you have at least one pet at home, you probably have issues when it comes to traveling. We grew up with dogs – lots of them – at the house. The thing is, we never really flew much when we were young, so we didn’t have any problems. Today, I can easily see how having a dog, a cat, or even a turtle (yep I have one) can pose a problem when you go traipsing around somewhere.
Enter Pet Airways, the airline that promises to give your pet the care and attention they deserve while up in the air. Some may think that this is excessive, but if you actually think about it, your pets probably get so scared when they fly. Humans get terrified of flying …
Jun|23|2010
Remember Michael Jackson By Touring
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, News, People
I guess you can do it on your own – pick key places in the world where the King of Pop had gone or visited before his death and create your own Michael Jackson tour. If you do not have the time to plan the whole trip, though, there is someone who is willing to do it for you for a price.
STA Travel in the United Kingdom is currently offering a King of Pop Pilgrimage, which will take Michael Jackson fans across 5 continents in 126 days. Seeing that there are only 365 days a year, it is pretty obvious that anyone wanting to go on this tour will need to plan his life way ahead of time.
The pilgrimage will cost die hard fans ₤12, 000 for the entire tour. If you’re short on money, …
Jun|22|2010
Must Go Places In Europe
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Destinations, Features
The past two weeks have been busy as crap for me. Our bosses from France are in town, and you know what that means. Still, when we go out at night after work, we try to ban shop talk (it doesn’t always work) and get around to something more fun. One of the topics was visiting Europe. Of course, the Grand European tour is something that almost everyone dreams about. It helps in planning if you know people in that part of the world. Now I am not saying that I will be hopping on the next plane to Amsterdam (though I wouldn’t mind), but I will definitely go to these places if things work out the way I plan…
Paris
Cliché, but still a must visit. The Eiffel Tower, the River Seine, …
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Jun|21|2010
Best Apple Apps Travel Buddies
Posted by Noemi as Tips
Summer is almost here, and I am pretty sure you’re gearing up for some road time! I don’t know about you, but I am hearing about solo travel more and more. Truth be told, I am going to embark on a solo trip pretty soon, and I am a bit anxious about it. If you have got the iPhone, though, you’ll be happy to know that there cool apps that will do away with the need for a real travel buddy. Check them out.
Wi-Fi Finder
So why is this app cool? Well, if you’re going to another country, you’ll be trying to avoid using 3G (or even EDGE). Roaming charges are outrageous, aren’t they? So your best bet is to look for Wi-Fi hotspots! With this app, you can find information on …
May|23|2010
US Travel Alert For Jamaica
Posted by Noemi as Warnings
Jamaica has always been a sought after destination for many Americans (and non-Americans for that matter). If you are planning on going there any time in the near future, though, you might want to think about it again. Late last week, the US State Department issued a travel alert for the country.
The reason for the alert is that reports are coming in about criminal gang members gathering in Kingston. Never mind that the reports are unconfirmed – Jamaican defense forces are “responding” to the potential threat already. And in spite of the fact that the reports are not confirmed, the US Department of State is being careful. Here’s a snippet of the alert:
The possibility exists for violence and/or civil unrest in the greater Kingston metropolitan area. There are unconfirmed reports of criminal gang …
May|09|2010
Tips On How To Get Some Sleep While Flying
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips
It took me a while to decide whether or not to write about this topic. You see, I am the kind of person who can fall asleep anywhere. And I mean anywhere. I once fell asleep on the bus while standing. Yup, my hands were raised, holding on to the rail, and I woke up when I almost fell flat on my face.
For those who have difficulty falling asleep while on long haul flights, though, the problems can be serious. The last thing that you would want is to feel dead tired because of lack of sleep all throughout your vacation. Here are some tips on how to get that much needed sleep in-flight.
Make sure the seat reclines.
Of course, this is not a problem for those who fly first class, but for …
Apr|21|2010
Hang Up Your Hammock In Some Of The World’s Best Beaches
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Destinations, Islands, Website
There is no denying it – I am a beach fanatic. It wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t till 2006 that I discovered my passion for the sun, the sand, and the water. Since then, however, I haven’t been able to control this passion. When I saw Lonely Planet’s list of the best beaches in the world to put up a hammock, I knew I had to put these places on my own list. Here are my most desired destinations in the list.
Jambiani, Tanzania
The Beach that Time Forgot – that’s how this area is described. The only drawback to this beach is that you cannot really swim as the tides are low. However, you can put up that hammock and be lazy all day.
Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia
Lonely Planet’s write up says “Except for snorkelling, …
Apr|18|2010
Travel Challenge: Go Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Posted by Noemi as Adventure, Travelogger
People travel for different reasons. If someone asks you why you travel, what will you say? Some people travel to get away from the tediousness of their daily lives. They don’t care where they go or what they do, as long as they have a change of scenery. Others travel to pamper themselves – probably something that they do not have the luxury of doing on a daily basis.
Have you ever thought of traveling to challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone? To be honest with you, I have always belonged to the first two groups I described above. When I travel, I want to stay at the most comfortable hotel I can afford. I want to do things that I am not “afraid” of doing. I stay away from …
Apr|14|2010
Score Cheap Accommodations
Posted by Noemi as Hotels, Tips
Next to airfare, accommodations usually take up a huge chunk of one’s travel budget. In fact, sometimes, airfares can be cheaper than hotels. This is especially true if you fly on a budget airline. However, there are many ways by which you can find cheap (or maybe even free) accommodations. You just need to exert a little more effort. Here are some ideas.
Be a couch surfer. What in the world is this? If you’re a budget traveler, then you probably have heard of this. I am not into couch surfing, but my friends who are swear by it. The idea is to join a community composed of likeminded people who travel like you do. When you travel, you can look for a host who will offer his “couch” for you …
Apr|10|2010
Cities Party People SHOULD Go To
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Destinations
You probably know a little bit about me by now – I don’t like partying or going to a new city just for the night life. I do realize, however, that there are countless people out there who travel to a new place and yearn to get a sampling of the party scene. If you are one of those people, you ought to check out Lonely Planet’s list of ultimate party cities.
Some of the featured cities were not really a surprise. Buenos Aires, Argentina, for example, has long been known to offer the most exciting night activities one can ask for. After all, this is the land of tango!
But, did you ever think of going to Tel Aviv to party? According to the travel experts, this city is filled to the brim with …
