The facts are simple, really: "duty free" is a term that means you don't pay certain taxes on an item. That's good, right? The problem is that most duty free stores are inside malls...
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Sure, in most countries, you can find at least one person who speaks English. But does that really mean that you not at least try to learn just a few catch phrases? Now, Fodors makes it a bit...
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The folks at Microsoft have done it again! Now, you can take your run of the mill photos and turn them into a 3-dimensional tour. The new software is called Photsynth Apparently, it works by using a...
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I have an embarrassing confession: Although I spent most of my life in New York City, the last time I went back, I was totally overwhelmed. That's what happens when you spend nine years in Boston...
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As you know, my husband and I are currently on a two week trip for Thailand. As an avid frequent flyer, my sweetheart has a great eye, and better yet, a great memory for important details. This is...
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If you enjoy travel, finding discount air fares can sometimes be a full time job. Sure, you can subscribe to email alerts from a variety of travel sites. However, they will only give you information...
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Have you been hoping to see the world? Are hostels too expensive for your budget? Do you want to meet people from different cultures? See the world through a local's perspective? Then sign up for...
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photo Bad weather is not impossible to happen during the Christmas season. Frequent fliers are so used to delays or cancellations due to weather. In case you find yourself waiting in the airport due...
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photo When buying plane tickets, I normally just take note of three things. First, if my name is correct. Second, allowed weight of luggage. And third, time of check-in and departure. That's it....
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Thanks to Debra for recommending TripWiser's "Road Tripper 2.0". I've sampled the program to plan our road trip that we're scheduling sometime in October for 14 days. Starting...
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photo Before you go on the road, here are additional helpful Holiday Driving Tips from CNN to guide you on your way to celebrating an accident and hassle-free Thanksgiving. 1. Don't stay up late...
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photo Are you tired of paying high roaming charges when you're traveling or working abroad? A cousin of mine had to pay ca. $700 the last time she went home, because of sky high roaming charges....
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Unfortunately for Americans who have plans to discover Europe, the Euro leaped high against the dollar and it looks a lot like it is not coming done (to a more reasonable level) anytime soon. This...
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I recently went on a business trip to Verona. And since we had a night free, my colleague and I decided to show ourselves around the city made famous by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It was...
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No, I am not going to start talking about a contest which thousands of other wanna-be travelers would probably enter as well. Instead, I am going to tell you ways to travel to Europe for a very small...
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If you have yet to make any plans for the Labor Day weekend, then maybe you were meant to stay home and celebrate there instead. It wouldn't be so bad, you know. That missed opportunity to spend a...
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You do not really need a travel insurance for every trip that you take. However, if you are planning a major trip abroad, I suggest that you get one. Apart from sparing you from worrying about what...
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Budget Travel is often associated with backpacking. Backpacks give travelers the mobility and flexibility that they need. You rarely see backpackers toting around laptop computers hence, you see a lot...
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Top online travel resource site, www.travelandtourreview.com announced its recent expansion to North America. The brochure request site, which has been operating in Europe, provides its customers with...
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In my previous entry, Survival Tip for Broke Backpackers, I wrote about sleeping in airports. In relation to that, one of our readers (B.R., an Irish traveler who is planning to take a road trip...
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[photo source] With the cost of travel rising, many will definitely find alternative ways to travel in order to reduce the cost. Apart from looking for substitutes, we should also keep in mind that...
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With the cost of travel rising, many will definitely find alternative ways to travel in order to reduce the cost. Apart from looking for substitutes, we should also keep in mind that costly mistakes...
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Travelers, especially those who are on a budget, need to do a lot of mileage by foot. Apart from the fact that it is free, it also is the best way to discover a new place. Plus, it's good for......
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Sure, Valentine's Day in Paris or Venice would be perfect but, hey, even without the Eiffel tower or the gondola ride, you still can have a romantic Valentine's day even if you choose to spend...
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