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Coming home, and then…?
So you’ve traveled for a while, and came back home again. And now what…? Once bitten by the travel bug, it is very difficult to get it out of your system. Get back to the grind, it may sound completely …
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Tips on flying and jet lag prevention
On long flights: make sure to moisturize. The dry, air conditioned air in the plane will make your skin dry. So slather on that nice greasy cream (get some samples at a store before your flight). Jet lag, my worst …
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There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met before
Make sure you connect with other travelers. Even when you are traveling as a couple or with friends, other travelers may have some great information and tips on where to go and what to do. Recommendations from people who just …
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Planes, trains and automobiles – which transport to take?
Traveling by carTraveling by car is very easy to get to many different places within a country. When you book a hotel, just make sure you can get (free) parking. Within cities the parking is usually expensive. It may be …
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Budgeting and saving up for your travels
Budgeting is different for every person. Everybody has a different amount to spend, and a different way of spending money. In Bangkok, Thailand, you can spend $100 a day or $100 a week, depending on what you spend it on. …
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Travel for 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, several months
With only a day or two of vacation, where can you go?Within Europe, the U.S.A., Australia and New Zealand you can easily take a fun trip to another city in your country or, in case of Europe, another capital city. …
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Inspiration – travel movies, books, magazines, travel quotes
Travel inspiration can come from different places. Here are a few: MoviesThe Secret Life of Walter MittyThe Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies are fun to watch before you go to New Zealand.Try to find a movie that …
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Must do’s before your trip
passport – visa regulations – health advice – travel advice Travel and healthy adviceCheck the travel advice from your country’s foreign affairs website. Follow the news a bit about the country you are going to. This way you know there …
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Local customs – tipping, habits, decency
DecencyYou should cover yourself up when you see nobody else walking around in spaghetti tops and short skirts. It isn’t only a matter of safety, but also of decency. It shows that you know the country where you are, and …
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Stay healthy
Needed in your first aid kit: – some band aids– pain killers– tweezers (you may bring them anyway for plucking unruly eyebrows)– hand sanitizer gel– some DEET or other anti mosquito lotion if necessary. In Southeast Asia you can get …
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