Archive for April, 2008

Apr 30th

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 family in [...]

Apr 11th

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. [...]

Apr 10th

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 [...]

Apr 8th

All About Luggage (Part 3 of 3)

All About Luggage : Traveling Heavy
Now, I got confused on my last post on the traveling light part, but as always there are more policies and rules regarding how we travel and how to limit our things when we travel as to prevent being delayed due to the rise of smuggling and all sorts in [...]

Apr 5th

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 [...]

Apr 4th

All About Luggage (Part 2 of 3)

All About Luggage : Traveling Light
If you’re only going on vacation for a week or so maybe it’s better if you travel light. If it’s possible for you to go on a trip without the need for heavy luggage by packing the bare essentials and traveling light. Pack a set or 2 of work clothes, [...]

Apr 4th

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 long stay discount?
4. How do [...]

Apr 1st

All About Luggage (Part 1 of 3)

Luggage is always a part of traveling, whether it’s light or heavy. Inconvenience is sometimes inevitable and luggage systems may update their rules and regulations without prior notice. As such, this blog shall give a rundown on luggage information.
Now we all have our theories and tradition on traveling but all us carry luggage, so this [...]

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