April, 2008

Travel Prayers

This is something useful for those who travel… Prayer before Starting on a Journey My holy Angel Guardian, ask the Lord to bless the journey which I undertake, that it may profit the health of my soul and body; that I may reach its end, and that, returning safe and sound, I may find my [...]

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Ways to Cut Back Travel Costs

To save money from travel costs, it is wise to make use of cheaper airline tickets, rental cars and hotel rooms. Hone your searching skills. The following sites could help you find an available one that is within your budget: Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, Hotwire, Sidestep, Smarter Living, Travelzoo, Lastminutetravel.com, Site59. Master the system. Know [...]

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Avoid Road Danger

Always wear your seatbelts. In rainy weather, slow down and allow for extra braking room and use your low beam headlights. In traffic, avoid confrontation. When parking, check if the car doors are locked. Park in well-lit lots or as close to the main entrance as possible. See if there are people hanging about. Make [...]

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Save Gas, Save Money

Here are a few tips to save gas for more pocket money: Refrain from speeding. Flooring the gas pedal only wastes gas, plus it may also cost you a ticket and your lives as well. Turn off the air-conditioning. It consumes gas. Why not let the fresh air in? Inflate tires to near maximum – [...]

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Useful Phrases to Learn

Here are some useful phrases to learn. Know the translation of each just in case you need something and the person you’re talking to can’t understand English. Be sure to know the locals’ words for yes and no as well! 1. Do you speak English? 2. Is there high speed internet? 3. Is there a [...]

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