Archive for the 'Travel Tips' Category

Nov 10th

Motion Sickness Prevention

By now, you may have experienced motion sickness sometime during your life. It is a condition in which a disagreement exists between visually perceived movement and the sense of movement. You could call what you’re feeling if you feel dizzy, fatigued and nauseated. Here are a few suggestions so that you could dismiss the [...]

Oct 10th

Tips for a Worry-free Trip

First of all, bring a first aid kit and learn first aid.
Be careful of the things you put in your mouth. If you are allergic to certain food, be sure you know what they are called in the the places that you’re going to. In doing so, you could tell them that blank [...]

Jul 10th

The Nuts and Bolts of Backpacking (Part 4 of 4)

Money Carrier
Pick one that you can wear under your jacket or shirt so as to prevent calling attention that you have a money stash and other valuables. It is best to waterproof it so you can take it anywhere you go. More than being concerned at it falling on wet terrain, it’s important that you [...]

Jun 10th

The Nuts and Bolts of Backpacking (Part 3 of 4)

Water Purification Tablets, Mosquito Net, etc…
Before stocking up on this set of paraphernalia, get to know the nature of the place where you’re going. You might end up not using any of these and it’s such a waste of precious space in your backpack.
Plug Adaptors
Bring a couple if you have electrical gadgets with you. However, [...]

May 10th

The Nuts and Bolts of Backpacking (Part 2 of 4)

Sleeping Bag
Linen that’s rented, particularly beddings, can be doubtful which is why it is better to bring your own sleeping bag. Many models of sleeping bags are folded and stored in the most compact way and are lightweight as well.
Travel Towels
While face and hand towels are much easier to pack, bath towels are worth the [...]

Apr 10th

A List to Bring

Better safe than sorry, they say. Though easier said than done, it is better to take all precautions when taking a trip, especially if you’re with your loved ones. A way to care is to list the following medical information to bring with you on the trip:
1. Contact person and his/her number [...]

Mar 10th

The Nuts and Bolts of Backpacking

You suddenly gained some sense of adventure and there is no better way to unleash it some more than through backpacking. Backpacking will take you miles and miles and will teach you to be always on your feet. Contrary to popular notion that backpacking is only for guys, ladies do have a shot in exploring [...]

Feb 11th

Why whould you get travel insurance?

1. You might get into an accident.
You never know – even if you’re not the adventurous type – when accidents happen. Many health care plans do not cover incidents while traveling, especially if it’s to a foreign country.
2. It covers cancellations.
You want to cancel you pre-bought trip for any valid reason, travel insurance will [...]

Jan 14th

Travel Tips from the Experts

The world of travel has never been the same when the events of 9-11 happened, air travel was turned into a nightmare overnight with strict security and surveillance accompanying you along each step. To avoid delays when getting to flights, it is best to keep in mind these simple yet time-saving tips on your way [...]

Dec 15th

Emergencies Abroad – No problem, I have insurance

As people grow more and more adventurous, we often find ourselves in exotic places far from the normal conundrum that is our daily routine. Seeking adventure often leads to accidents which should we say is part of the whole experience. The important thing is that you have the best protection you could get with a [...]

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