Posted on 21 April 2008
Travelling Tools
The New York Pass
They offer visitors admission to 40 of New York City’s top attractions, unlimited public transportation on the City’s buses and subways, line-skipping privileges at select attractions, a free 132 page full color, pocket size guidebook and special discounts and offers across New York city.
Magellan’s Travel Supplies
They offer all [...]
Posted on 20 April 2008
When Travelling
Request for Maps
You can request brochures, maps, tourist attraction places, destinations, etc. from hotels if you did not bring any.
Secure your Valuables
Keep your valuables in your handbag, not in your luggage bag.
Keep Small Change
Always keep small change in your wallet and large amount of money in one of your handbag compartments. Strangers [...]
Posted on 19 April 2008
Safeguard Your House
Hold your Mails and Newspapers
Hold your mails and newspapers or get your neighbor next door to collect it for you.
Turn on your Security System
Set your timer to turn on lamps to show that someone is in the house at night even when you are away or turn on any security system that [...]
Posted on 18 April 2008
Packing Checklist
Important Stuff
– Passport
– Airline Tickets
– Cruise Tickets
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Posted on 17 April 2008
Packing For Travelling
Use a Compartmented Kit
Use a compartmented kit that has a hook for hanging cosmetics, medications, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps etc. This will save space in your luggage bag and can easily be bought at travel stores.
First Aid Supplies
Pack some medicine and first aid supplies to fight off colds, flu, fever, etc. [...]
Posted on 16 April 2008
Travelling Preparations
Making Online Reservations
Many people prefer to buy their airline or cruise tickets and make their hotel reservations online from a reliable site. It might be a hassle to look for the cheapest or best deal but it can be worth the trouble.
Location of the Hotel
When making hotel reservations, you may want to find [...]
Posted on 15 April 2008
Travelling With Children
Prepare an Address Book
If your child is travelling alone, you should write all the numbers that would be helpful for the child on a note book for him/her when he/she arrives at the final destination.
Pack some Snacks
Pack some food or snacks for your child to chew during the flight to keep them [...]
Posted on 13 April 2008
Travelling Tips For Men
Shaving
If you need a shave desperately and shaving cream is expensive where you happen to be, the cheapest and indeed the best is available over the counter from pharmacies – aqueous cream.
How to Carry your Tie
Roll your ties backwards and very tightly round two of your fingers, starting from the narrow [...]
Posted on 12 April 2008
Travelling Tips For Women
How to Carry your Money
Bras with removable pads are great for carrying money. Just remove the pads and slip the money inside the pockets.
Another Tip to Carry Money
Roll up your money and put it in a tampon tube. Not many are willing to invade such intimate privacy to find it. [...]