RSSFeb|16|2011
Call India at Good Rates with a Calling Card
Posted by as Adventure, Around The World, Backpacking & Budget, Business, Family
When you’re traveling to India, there are the usual things to take into consideration – where you’ll be staying, where you can get something good to eat, as well as where to take off some of the stress and relax – and then there are some finer details you’ll have to figure out in order to ensure that your trip would be as productive and convenient as possible. Staying connected is always important, and a good deal on a calling card can help you keep in touch with your friends and relatives while you’re exploring India!
If you’ve got a good calling card, your friends would be able to call India at some extremely good rates (judging from what’s been populating the market lately), allowing you to remain in contact with them. It works both ways – the proper deal on a calling card will …
Feb|16|2011
Travel Gear : Sunscreen or Tanning Lotion?
Posted by as Around The World, Business, Family, Health, Health & Wellness, Travelogger
Going some where for a vacation and debating on whether to take a sunscreen lotion or a tanning lotion? If you are, maybe you can get something out of this post. One of my rules when traveling is to always bring sun screen. Applying sunscreen is very important to keep your skin healthy by providing protection from the sun. In fact, you should be using sunscreen not just on vacations, but you should be using it every day!
That means that you can leave the tanning lotion behind, right? Not necessarily. Obviously, when you go on a vacation the days you spend there are special. You want to get something out of it, and one of those things, if you are headed to a sunny place, is a nice good tan. True sunscreen will keep you healthy, but it is understandable that you …
Sep|24|2010
Dealing with Jetlag and Climate Changes
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Asia, Australia NZ, Business, Carribbean, Cities, Europe, Getaways, Health, Health & Wellness, Luxurious, Oceania, People, Tips, Transport, Trends, United States, Warnings
People who love to travel are already used to the different time zones that most countries have. Sudden changes in the time and weather may prove to be a problem on adjusting to such if a person is not used to such fast paced evolution and lifestyle.
For people, traveling to any part of the world such as the United States, Europe and Asian continents would need body clock adjustments as well. The cultural practices and traditions are not the only immediate things that globetrotters should worry about but rather their ability to cope up with change.
Climate also entails being ready for the level of health a person is able to sustain. Sudden changes like cold and hot temperatures would need standby requirements of medicine or clothing just in case to ensure that the human body does not …
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Nov|02|2006
Travel Search Engine To Be Launched
Posted by Zahir as Business, Trends, Website
A brand new concept in the travel industry is to be launched early next year by
Web Reservations International.
Since being launched in 1999, WRI, whose headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland, handle online reservations for 44,000 properties around the world, from five-star hotels (such as the Intercontinental and Marriott group) to hostels. The company also deals indirectly through more than 3000 online travel portals, tourist boards, destination management companies.
According to media reports, the new search engine will combine travel information with social networking, as well as offer up to one million reviews of destinations and accommodation accross the globe.
Ray Nolan, the chief executive of WRI explains:
The site will be a further boost to the profile and finances of WRI, which has built a hugely profitable business from handling online bookings for almost 50,000 hostels and hotels. The company made a pre-tax profit of 12.5 million last year …
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Oct|19|2006
Staying Connected While Travelling
Posted by Zahir as Business, News, Tips
Connected in the internet sense, that is, and when it comes to staying online for business travellers, those in the know say that the only way to go is wireless.
Here are some useful tips to stay connected even in the most difficult places:
1. Know the Hotspots
Before you leave, visit websites which list down wi-fi access hotspots to know what you’re up against. Wifi Free Hotspot, Wifi Finder and Ji Wire are good sites to check out, having useful lists and/or search tools to find your location. Also including airports and hotels around the world.
2. Consider Hardware Aids
You can now find hardware tools that combine wireless scanners with network adapters enabling you to scan your location for Wi-Fi signals before you even turn on your computer.
3. Be Wary Of Steep Charges
Hotels, airports, airlines, cafes and the like may offer wi-fi at a convenience, but the …
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