The Smart Travellers Travel Tips

A Healthy Diet while Traveling

2010-06-06T12:01:00.000-07:00

Sticking to a healthy diet while traveling can be one of the most difficult things to do in your life. However, if you learn how to make smart choices, a healthy diet is really not that difficult. This is probably not the best time in which to start a healthy diet, but if you are currently making

A Gap Year Working And Travelling In Oz

2010-06-02T13:18:00.000-07:00

Gap years are becoming ever more popular with students finishing their A-levels, wishing to mark their new found independence with a jaunt into the unknown, before committing to university life or employment. Who can blame them? There are hundreds of countries across the globe calling out for exploration. Perhaps none more so than Australia, complete with its limitless sun, sea and surf,

30 Top Camping Tips For Beginners

2010-05-27T12:51:00.000-07:00

Copyright 2006 Karin ManningSeasoned novices and beginners alike all over the world every weekend enjoy the simplicity of camping.The idea of camping to some of you conjures up images that may make you cringe, especially those of you who have never camped as a child or have heard horror stories from friends and relatives, and have unfairly decided never to give it a fair go.How much effort you

7 Things To Do Before Buying Travel Insurance

2010-05-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

Going back to Roman times, risks have been shared during times of tragedy and unforeseen circumstances, such as earthquakes, floods and the like. The first formal and recorded insurance company, Lloyd's of London, was formed in 1769 and their founding principal remains intact today - to gather the premiums of clients as a pool of resources in order to return to clients who experience unexpected

5 Tips For Easy Air Travel

2010-05-12T11:53:00.000-07:00

There's no denying that it has become more and more difficult to fly without running into snags or problems with the airport or the airlines. Enduring the line at the security check point in some airports is enough to put some passengers in a bad mood. However, despite all of the inconveniences that come with flying, it is a necessity. There are several things that can be done to make flying

Find Out Why You Want to Bargain When You Travel in Foreign Countries

2010-05-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

The reality of traveling is that it is quite expensive relative to most people's incomes. Unless you're fairly well-off, you won't be able to travel regularly throughout your life until you master some discount travel techniques. The art of discount travel is more then simply one quick trick, it is an overall approach that you can, and should, apply to every element of your trip. For example, you

Travel Insurance: Prevention Is Better Than Bills

2010-04-19T12:49:00.000-07:00

It is really fun going on a holiday trip. You will be so busy strolling around, doing what you do not usually do, like skiing, windsurfing and other activities worth spending your holiday with. Outdoor trip is really fun and entertaining. You are enjoying snow boarding but suddenly you broke your leg. We don’t know when accidents may happen. It is just practical to get a travel insurance

Aromatherapy Travel Insurance - Essential Oils For Your Journeys

2010-04-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

Going on a trip is usually thought of as a wonderful experience, one that you and your family may have planned and looked forward to for some time. To have the most fun - to get the most out of the experience - it's important that you and your loved ones have the means to overcome those little ailments and discomforts that can make the experience range from mildly unpleasant to downright

Single Traveler: 15 Tips on How to be Safe

2010-04-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

If you want to meet new people, find a mate, increase your awareness, experience personal growth, lower your blood pressure or just relax. TRAVEL!You can try an all-inclusive resort that will give you the safety of communal living, yet flexible enough to provide you with a detail experience of your chosen destination. You can increase your experience encounters by signing up for tours offered by

Planning a Valentine's Day Vacation

2010-01-31T12:41:00.000-08:00

Planning a vacation as a Valentine's Day gift is an excellent gift idea for couples who have been dating for awhile and are looking for a really fun and unique gift. Whether you plan a weeklong vacation in an exotic location or a weekend getaway near your home, you and your date can have a great time as long as you do a little advanced planning to make sure the whole trip runs smoothly. This

Bed and Breakfast In Other Languages

2009-07-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

Bed and Breakfasts – in general there are two reasons you might want to look for this kind of acomodation. The first: usually they are good value – cheaper than a hotel room or an apartment. And second: it´s a great way to get into contact with locals. In some places a complete and homemade breakfast is inluded in the deal – the tips

Before Your Departure Checklist

2009-06-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

OK, you've made your holiday plans. You're ready to pack. Let's look at a pre-departure checklist for things other than clothes. The very first thing to check is your passport. If you're traveling out of your home country, is it current? Did you get any visas that are necessary? This is your responsibility whether you are on your own or on a tour. Make copies of your passport to take with

Museum and City Passes: Are They Worth Their Money?

2009-06-07T07:38:00.000-07:00

What do you do when visiting big cities? Most likely you want to see important sights like monuments and museums, maybe do a litte shopping and in general get a feeling for the place. Visiting bigger cities can be a mayor expense in your travel budget. To cut costs it might be well worth your time to check out if the place you are planning to visit offers a city pass. These passes will usually

Sustainable Tourism

2009-04-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

The potential negative effects of tourism are both local and global... but if we practice sustainable tourism, we can keep the negative effects to a minimum.what is sustainable tourism? For sustainable tourism, we need to protect the cultural environment as well as the natural environment. We need to respect local cultures and ways of life, and contribute positively to local communities.If we're

Independent Travel: The Way for You?

2009-04-16T11:06:00.000-07:00

Independent travel or group tours? You've looked at tour groups during your trip planning and decided that you really want to be independent. You don't want to be herded around. You want to sleep in when you want... find little local bistros to eat in... linger in a shop.Independent travel is a great way to go. There are several ways to approach it. You can rent a villa for a week or a month

The Best Time To Go On A Holiday

2009-04-15T12:40:00.000-07:00

When is the best time to go on that trip you're dreaming about? If you're lucky, you can plan the time of year you travel and schedule your holiday ahead of time. Some people can't get away when the company has deadlines. You may have to plan your time around when the kids are out of school. If you're an American, you might only have two weeks of vacation. No matter what limiting factors you

TSA Self-Selecting Security Lanes

2009-04-14T12:29:00.000-07:00

If you're a frequent flyer, you don't need us to tell you about security and the TSA Self Selecting Lanes. You've probably already used one of those "Black Diamond Lanes" designed to get you through the TSA check point faster. According to the TSA, those lanes are working. If you're wondering what we're talking about, you're not a black diamond traveler.... and if you see color coded signs at

How To Be An Expert In Security Lines

2009-04-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

There are security lines in almost all airports in the world these days. If you want to get through those lines like the frequent flyers do, there are a few tricks that will make it easier for you and everyone around you. Think ahead, so you're not doing all of this just as you get to the head of the line. Empty your pockets

Planning The Kind Of Trip You Want

2009-04-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Choosing your destination.... that's the very first step in trip planning. It's obvious, and it may seem simple, but let's take a look at the things you need to think about as you do your trip planning and make your decision. Some of these things will be running in the background of your head when you're choosing your destination, but just so you don't make any mistakes, let's list some of the

Dealing With Delayed Flights

2009-04-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

A delayed flight can be a problem. The airlines get bad publicity because so many flights do not depart and arrive on time. In the U.S., the Department of Transportation keeps statistics and publishes them regularly. In Europe, there are strict new rules for compensation. This is making the problem better. The vast majority of the time you won't experience flight problems. For all of the

Learn A Few Words Of That Foreign Language

2009-04-13T12:37:00.001-07:00

You have to deal with that foreign language if you've decided to travel abroad. This is true no matter what your native language is. It's handy to know English. English is widely spoken around the world. When someone from Greece or Poland meets someone from Italy or Germany, they speak English. Since English seems to be the lingua franca around the world, we'll look at it from that

What Is A Passport

2009-04-13T12:36:00.001-07:00

What is a passport? Bear with me as I start at the beginning of planning for an international trip. If you're a citizen of the world where they are commonplace, you'll be wondering "Who doesn't know THAT?" Well, many Americans for one thing.The United States is a large, diverse country. People can and do live their entire lives without leaving its borders. There's plenty to see and do here.

Changing Money

2009-04-13T12:35:00.001-07:00

You're going abroad, and you'll be changing money. What is the best way to do that? The short answer is to use the ATM. REALLY! Almost anywhere in the world now, you'll find ATMs. Almost. Try to check ahead before you go to know whether to take cash, traveler's checks, ATM or credit cards. Traveler's checks aren't used all that much anymore, but they're a good backup in case something goes

Dealing With Cancelled Flights

2009-04-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

If you are a frequent traveller you are likely to experience it sooner or later: Cancelled flights are a headache for everyone. Airlines don't like to cancel. It starts a whole domino effect. Not just for your flight, but for flights at down line airports all through the day. Planes end up in the wrong places with crews that

Booking A Flight Online

2009-04-13T12:16:00.000-07:00

Start shopping early if you're booking a flight for any holidays.... or a wedding or a cruise. There have been capacity cuts on all the airlines these last couple of years, so there will be fewer seats for those holiday flights. If you're going on an impromptu trip, you can look and book at the last minute, but if you HAVE to be there for Christmas or Mother's Day or a wedding or that cruise,

9 Tips on Minimizing the Risk of Lost Baggage

2009-04-13T02:39:00.000-07:00

If you take a plane, there is always the risk of loosing your baggage, out of 1000 bags an average of eight get lost. Arriving at your destination without your luggage can be a mayor hassle, but there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of our bags getting lost:1.Carry items you really need in your carry on bag. So you don´t run the risk to end up without some important prescription

Traveling With Credit Cards

2009-04-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel. Even when you travel abroad.It's a good idea to let your card company or bank know when and where you'll be traveling. Identity theft is such a problem these days, that if your card company sees unusual spending patterns they may grow suspicious. They might block charges on your card to protect you from fraud... You know, like a