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by Lisa Marie Mercer on July 7, 2008
I'm a professional travel writer. As such, I never go anywhere without my laptop. That said, I absolutely hate taking my laptop out to pass through security. Between the stupid plastic liquid bag...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 23, 2008
So we're taking a long weekend in London. I hope I make it. My flight from Denver to Washington was supposed to leave at 2:35. However, believe it or not, it's snowing in Colorado, so the fli...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 4, 2008
Hey shutter bugs! Do you have some truly unique travel photos? Why not enter two of your most unique photos in the Perceptive Travel Photo Contest? Your vivid photographic imagination can win you a C...
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by Melissa Petri on November 26, 2007
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How many times have you hanged your underwear and socks on door knobs of your hotel room? I normally hang mine on door knobs, only to find them still damp the next morning. If not for the relia...
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by Melissa Petri on May 17, 2007
If you're itching to travel to Europe but scared of the costs, safety, and the time that it would take you to organize your trip, then you might just need a Travel jetPack.
What exactly is a Tra...
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by Melissa Petri on April 27, 2007
In order for your roadtrip to go well, you need to plan every move you will be making with your RV or camper during the whole trip. You need to plot your route, know where you will be stopping, calcul...
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by Melissa Petri on November 9, 2006
Here's an interesting design by Matthew Gales... the Excubo Jacket. It's a jacket designed for sleeping in public transportation.
"During reasearch I learned that people can sleep when t...
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by Melissa Petri on May 4, 2006
How many times have we all heard people say that 'the less you bring the better'? And then, there's the issue of what exactly we need to bring. It all, of course, depends on where we are g...
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by Melissa Petri on April 24, 2006
Trust Strange New Products to feature products which are out of this world. The PoshAir sleeping bag is, apparently, perfect for those who miss the joy of relaxing in a sleeping bag. Don't ask me ...
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by Melissa Petri on April 9, 2006
Following the footsteps of Wayfaring is Platial.
Platial is a website that lets you find, share, search for a location using Google Maps. It's more of a social application (due to the possibilit...
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by Melissa Petri on April 8, 2006
Some travellers have paid a hefty amount for checking-in overweight luggages. A few thought that they got away with overweight luggages before so they could probably get away with it again. Some are j...
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by Melissa Petri on March 30, 2006
Off to an exotic destination? Worried about hotel beddings? Going camping and worried that the night might be a bit cool? Do you have sensitive skin that even just a hint of the wrong detergent would ...
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by Melissa Petri on March 28, 2006
If Paranoid is your middle name, chances are, you have chosen to remain a scaredy cat and have for the past years stayed in your comfort zone.
Travelling is not in your dictionary.
However, you me...
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by Melissa Petri on March 27, 2006
If you believe that clothes make the man then, having the right luggage should not be far behind your concerns when travelling.
For chic and stylish travel, consider Casuari.
"Casauri makes t...
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by Melissa Petri on March 18, 2006
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Like many travellers, I enjoy using WiFi technology while on the road. Not only does it help me keep up with work but it has also kept me busy and entertained at cafès and airpo...
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by Melissa Petri on March 10, 2006
WARNING: NOT FOR KIDS!
Looking to join the exclusive mile high club? Interested in what AirTroductions has to offer?
If so, then you better be prepared for what might happen while you are on-air.
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by Melissa Petri on March 7, 2006
How many travelers actually do bring their tripods with them? I can safely assume that only very few would. But I sure could imagine how useful it could be to have one. When travelling, there are time...
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by Melissa Petri on March 7, 2006
Handling (or carrying) luggages is one of the most dreaded part of travelling. At least, in my case. I hate it when I have to lug it around. Most especially when the wheels of my trusted Samsonite wou...
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by Melissa Petri on February 21, 2006
For most women -- especially those who are extra conscious with how they look - the term "travel light" means 1 big bag plus, more.
With ContourWear, women can now really travel light, wit...
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by Melissa Petri on February 14, 2006
Selk' Bag, as blogged by Elektro Plankton, is "a sleeping bag system which looks like a giant full body uni-garment. Inside or outdoors, the Selk'bag gives the body maximum mobility and ...
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by Melissa Petri on February 11, 2006
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Book air tickets
Book hotel
Turn some $$ to travellers cheques
Pack bags
That's a typical traveller's checklist. And what most globetrotter forget is one of the ...
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by Melissa Petri on December 20, 2005
Technology has been making life a lot easier for travellers. At least, for the tech savvy ones who are open to trying out (or even buying) what the market has to offer.
Here are a few examples of te...
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by Melissa Petri on December 2, 2005
I am a known procrastinator. I put off what could be done today because I know that I can always rush to do the deed later.
The effect of this self-inflicted stress is not lost on me. More so when i...
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by Melissa Petri on November 19, 2005
You can walk around with your name tag pinned to your shirt as you (and several other tourists) try to listen and follow your flag-toting tour guide. Another option would be to manage that big map and...
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by Melissa Petri on November 10, 2005
For worry free international dining, Select Wisely.
Isn't that line cool?! And that is exactly what Select Wisely is offering its readers. Options, tips and tools to help travellers be more aware...
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by Melissa Petri on October 27, 2005
american Express offers the safety of travelers cheques with the convenience of a card with their new TRAVELERS CHEQUE CARD.
Like the normal travelers cheque, it's pre-paid and since it's not...
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by Melissa Petri on October 14, 2005
I hate Maps. Those that I need, especially when driving, are just way to big and [insert swear word here] inconvenient to use. Even when on foot, I hate how my practiced I-know-where-I-am-going look b...
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by Melissa Petri on October 12, 2005
How many times have we heard about lost/delayed/damaged luggages? Or worse, have you experienced losing your own luggages?
Okay, okay, ALL airlines (I assume) have guidelines saying, "If your lu...
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by Melissa Petri on October 1, 2005
We all know that travel accessories are constantly being upgraded; new technologies are being developed to make everything more convenient for travelers. But did you know that they also have goodies f...
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by Melissa Petri on July 11, 2005
CNN reports,
Rather than packing a weighty guidebook into your already heavy luggage, you can now download a city tour using your mobile MP3 player, such as an iPod.
The technology, known as podcast...
