RSSNov|08|2007
How to Avoid A Nightmarish Vacation
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips, Travelogger, Warnings
I have this fear – planning the most wonderful vacation for the whole family only to experience something hellish in the end. Even singles and childless couples are justified in having this fear as there are simply too many factors to consider when going on a trip, especially an extended one. Simply add the fact of having to handle several children to the equation and you just might have a complex situation.
However, this fear does not need to turn into reality. With the right degree of planning and preparing, you can avoid nightmarish vacations. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid getting into sticky situations.
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Sep|28|2007
Stay Out! Most Dangerous Places to Travel continued
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Destinations, Europe, Tips, Warnings
Lebanon - The August hostilities with Israel is over (for now), however extremists groups make Tripoli, Sidon and Palestinian refugee camps dangerous. In the southern part of Lebanon land mines are still a big problem.
Liberia - Despite the fact that the civil war in Lebanon ended 4 years ago and that there are still 15,000 UN peacekeepers scattered all over Lebanon, it is still considered to be too dangerous for tourists since crimes like theft, sexual assault and murder is still commonplace.
Sudan - If you really want to go to Sudan at least stay away from Darfur. Darfur is not safe for locals much less tourists where violence is an everyday thing thanks to the government-backed …
Sep|27|2007
Stay Out! Most Dangerous Places to Travel
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Tips, Warnings
A little danger may be exciting but too much danger can be deadly. If you want to get your adrenaline pumping I suggest that you visit places that offer extreme activities like bungee jumping or whitewater rafting but please please stay away from these countries.
According to Forbes the most dangerous places to visit this year include:
Somalia - Abductions and attacks on foreigners are very common in troubled Somalia. Although the federal governments has recently taken control of the country the new exchange in power does not automatically mean more stability but in fact signals even more problems ahead as the power struggle continues.
Iraq - Everyone knows …
May|23|2007
Emergency Numbers
Posted by Hannah Grace as Features, Tips, Warnings
Emergencies are always unforeseen, which is the very reason why they happen. So however much you might plan and however much you might prepare one of these days you might get in an emergency. When this happens the only thing you can do is to make sure that you are as prepared as you can be to handle them. The problem with trying to be prepared though is that emergencies can come in so many forms. It may be a health emergency, an accident, vehicular trouble, crime, and even a natural disaster. You can never really prepare for everything.
The best thing then to do is make sure that you have a list of emergency numbers to call. Before going to …
Apr|24|2007
Watch Out For Ebay Travel Scams
Posted by Zahir as Australia NZ, News, Tips, Warnings, Website
Much as I am a self-confessed Ebay junkie, I’ve always been suspicious of “untangiable” goods offered on the site like travel deals. Some years ago I bought a cheap ticket to Australia (the person had won it in a raffle) through the auction, and although I was able to indeed use the ticket, the whole process wasnt the easiest to arrange. At the end I would have paid the extra cash to just get it from my travel agent, hassle free.
But anyway, coincidently also in Australia, a travel scam took place, which should serve as a warning for us all:
A TASMANIAN woman faces jail after pulling off a travel scam on popular internet auction site …
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Mar|16|2007
Learn To Adjust in Foreign Lands
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Australia NZ, Carribbean, Education, Europe, Historical, Oceania, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
People who have the benefit of visiting other places and regions should already know beforehand that they will experience a totally new culture and environment. Countries have different types of cultures and beliefs hence it would be best to make preliminary studies beforehand so that they can be able to identify the things they can and cannot do once they land on the foreign native soil.
The difference in cultures is indeed amazing. The simple things may end up being a big thing for people. Like in Taiwan, it is a sign of disrespect to fork your chopsticks against your food since it is a sign of death. When passing by a mourning …
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Feb|26|2007
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 …
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Feb|24|2007
Going on a Skiing Vacation Holiday
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Backpacking & Budget, Europe, Health, Health & Wellness, Hotels, Luxurious, Nature, People, Resorts, Tips, United States, Warnings
For people who are not used to knowing what to do in fields of white snow, skiing is perhaps the best activity that they can do, something that they can only make for certain periods such as vacation holidays and tourist vacations.
There are a lot of places such as the Hartkaiser Chalet, in Austria and La Rosičre 1850 in France to check out if people are decided on taking a skiing vacation. A good place to be for beginners and experts, emabarking on the fields of snow and riding them just like the pros will certainly be something that will be a memorable part of the lives of people on a valued break.
Ski …
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Jan|30|2007
Guided Island Tours in Maine
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Americas, Arts & Culture, Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Carribbean, Eco-Friendly, Education, Europe, Historical, Islands, Nature, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
Tourists will always look for something different. Sure there will always be the usual sight-seeing, swimming and beaches but checking out nearby islands and what lies within them is another adventure waiting to be discovered. Such regions as that of Maine use the nearby islands as a part of preaching their rich tradition of promoting tourism and providing people with something worth their while.
The usual transport towards them would be through the boat rides. While people can expect another type of experience in these island settings, it would be best to get the necessary information so that they can more or less have an idea of what makes …
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Jan|22|2007
Drinking and Driving Isn’t Legal Anywhere
Posted by Zahir as Around The World, Europe, Food and Drink, People, Warnings
Most people who love to go out and have a good time may have known by now that combining drinking alcohol and driving is a deadly combination. People think that there are countries that would be indifferent to this but the truth of the matter is that other countries such as Amsterdam, Germany, Monaco and European countries have variant but stiffer penalties for people that includes tourists as well.
The practice is quite simple. Avoiding untoward incidents and accidents is something that anyone would want to avoid. Being intoxicated stuffs the mind so much that their manner of thinking would not be focused on keeping their eyes on the road. The …
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