Archive for April, 2007
Dry Toiletries for Flights
The TSA’s ban on liquids left many wondering if and how to bring toiletries on board flights. Believe it or not, there’s a way to transport your toiletries with you, without getting hassled. A simple alternative to liquid toiletries is dry toiletries–you don’t have to bother with the allotted 3-ounce containers for liquids. So, can’t [...]
Converters, Adapters and Transformers, Oh My! – A Guide to Foreign Electricity
In this wired age, travelers want to be plugged in, whether it’s a computer, MP3 player, or simply their hair dryer. And even if most Americans know they might need some type of adapter, converter or transformer in order to use their electric devices abroad, they might not know exactly when to use what. Let’s [...]
Best Time to Book Flights Online
Over two-thirds of Americans now book their flights online. But when exactly is the best time to book to get a cheap flight? Flying midweek is an effortless way to save money: you’ll find emptier and cheaper seats. If you can’t avoid flying on a weekend, at least BOOK your flight midweek; airlines tend to [...]
Basic Fitness for Travelers on the Road
Editor’s Note: The following is the first of a series of columns about fitness on the road, by personal trainer Annette Lang. It goes without saying that you should always check with your physician before beginning any fitness routine. It’s no secret that getting and staying in shape can be a daunting task, and traveling [...]
Getting a Free Local Guide
Why traipse around an unfamiliar city on your own when you can get a local to guide you instead? And the best part is, in some cities, it’s free. So if you want to get a local guide without busting your travel budget, check out these services.
Hands-On Learning Vacations
One of the hottest new trends in travel is taking a learning vacation to get hands-on experience. Here are some that are really “hands-on.” The Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington, Pennsylvania, was founded to help preserve traditional mountain crafts, and offers courses in everything from blacksmithing to stained glass. At the Shelter Institute in [...]
Protected: The Royal Tour
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The Symbol of 21st Century China Travel: Demolish
If you’ve visited China with any frequency over the past few years, you may have had the opportunity to personally witness some amazing changes. High-rise buildings are filling out formerly empty city skylines, superhighways are replacing rutted country lanes, and personal automobiles jam once deserted roads. If you don’t believe it, just take a walk [...]
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