July 22, 2011
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Tags: 10, 10 Travel Tips, desi, explorer, tips, travel
You can either be a tourist or a traveler – mastering the art of travelling entails being the latter.
There are two ways to travel – like an invited guest, you can ring the doorbell, enter through the front door and have your host guide you to the prized room of the house while they serve you in their finest china, make small talk and control your experience of the place – or, you can enter through the back door, through the kitchen, see what’s cooking on the stove, set the table, make tea and find your own comfort zone to enjoy the experience at will. The former is a tourist, the latter an explorer and mastering the art of travelling entails being the latter.
So, to all desi travel enthusiasts, before you venture into the unknown, here are the top ten tips to get you into that ‘exploration’ frame of mind. More
July 18, 2011
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in China Travel Advice, Travel Tips
Tags: China, Eight, Eight Tips, Eight Tips for Traveling, Eight Tips for Traveling in China, tips, Tips for Traveling in China, Traveling, Traveling in China
Bargaining
What’s the fun of buying something if you have to pay full price?
Bargaining to the Chinese is like seduction to the French. You are creating a relationship with the merchant, not a price war. Remember to establish a friendly rapport first. Shouting, arguing and pointing are not very seductive. Smiling, being friendly, offering to buy more for a better price are.
Open-air markets and privately run stores are best for bargaining. Large department stores have set prices, but don’t be afraid to ask, “Can you offer me a better price?” Clerks will be more than happy to point out sales and other bargains in their stores. More
July 12, 2011
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Tags: 5, 5 Tips, 5 Tips For Traveling, Alone, tips, Tips For Traveling Alone, Traveling
OK. I know a lot of people take trips by themselves all the time. You all go galavanting around the globe without a care in the world. I’m so happy for you. And I am also a little jealous of you. But the fact is, I am not one of you.
I always tell myself I should take trips by myself. There are a million places I want to visit, and since all I need to work is my computer and my brain, it’s almost a waste for me not to be constantly on the road, because it would just be so easy!
But you know what else is easy? Sitting on the couch at my house with my fiancee and my dog, snacking and watching TV. That’s actually a lot easier, if we’re going to be honest here. More
July 12, 2011
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Tags: Eight, Eight Tips, Eight Tips for Traveling with Teens, Teens, tips, Tips for Traveling with Teens, Traveling, Traveling with Teens
Summer is upon us, and if you’re contemplating travel with teens you may be feeling a bit of dread mixed with that vacation-anticipation. “Making memories” can be fantastic, but the pressure to do it right, keep your teen engaged, and above all have fun can drain the pleasure out of any vacation.
One of the best trips I’ve taken was a recent journey to Italy with my teen daughter, a senior in high school, to explore Pompeii for my historical fiction novel, Pompeii: City on Fire. We wanted to find out what life was like when Christianity was a relatively new movement, and in between research, get our kicks too! So here are my best travel tips for those heading out with teens this summer, to make your trip memorable for a lifetime: More
July 8, 2011
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Tags: 19, Safety, Safety Tips While Traveling, tips, Tips While Traveling, Top, Top 19 Safety Tips, Top 19 Safety Tips While Traveling, Traveling
Traveling with kids can be a challenge, especially with the added worry of safety thrown into the mix.It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children’s safety, so these following suggestions may help to avoid accidents and the horror of lost children… More
