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    by Morgan Manero

    In the days of post 9/11 travel and tighter security procedures, the person who doesn't travel often may be in for a bit of a shock. Even 6 years later when it seems the travel restrictions are well documented in the medi...read more

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    by Minnie Chatterfield

    How to Sleep on a Plane and other Long Haul Travel Tips Sometimes it feels like I have lived half my life in the sky. Funny as a kid, I always thought there was magic above the clouds. Turns out, it's just recycled ai...read more

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    by Leslie Van Gelder

    Late Night Dark Chocolate and Coping With The Third Day Blues A Long Haul Traveler's Jet Lag Wisdom It happens much the same every time. I arrive home from New Zealand, or a four day trip across the Atlantic, and my bo...read more

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    by Reverend Ashira Goddard

    Whether you are traveling on business or for vacation, there is always something that is bound to go wrong and add stress to your travel. Before giving in to the stress and allowing your mind set to begin to slip into the ...read more

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    by Clair Butler

    Every long trip starts with just one step, but before you take the first step you need to pack. Packing is not a science but an art form. Still, this arts has some rules to make the outcome more successful. I gathered ten ...read more

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    by Joy Wainwright

    Occasionally life throws us an unexpected insight that revolutionizes our thinking. Just as we are about to pat ourselves on the back for being clever we discover that an unlikely source is one up on us. It's a disconcert...read more

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    by Erica T. Barton

    TIPS FOR EASIER TRAVEL Travel by plane can be a real nightmare, even if you do not have children along for the ride. However, traveling by plane does not have to be such a nightmare as long as you plan ahead. Here are...read more

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    by Judy Lin

    Being in a transatlantic relationship means traveling at least twice a year. When your relationship is five years old, like mine, that's a lot of airline miles and a lot of traveling. Of course, I also make many small tr...read more

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    by Rose Mary

    Tokyo, capital city of Japan since 1869, is one of the most populated metropolitan cities in the world. Believe it or not, Tokyo City is complex, big and always on the move. Be warned, if you are in Tokyo City for the firs...read more

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    by Ashley Berthelot

    Travel to Europe Travel to Europe, especially for first-timers, can be somewhat intimidating. But too many people leave from their destinations discouraged or even frightened to return, which is a completely avoidable s...read more

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    by Jon Kojis

    Travel Light! I've criss-crossed the US by car, train, and airplane, and crossed the international borders between the US, Canada, and Mexico dozens of times, and there is one main lesson that I have learned (the hard w...read more

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    by Lizz Mceneaney

    How to Survive a Long Haul Flight You're looking forward to your holiday with anticipation. You can't wait to spend days lying on the beach, drinking cocktails by the pool, checking out museums, shopping for hours and ...read more

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    by Tara Wilson

    It's 6:45am. I have a flight that leaves at 8:06 to Georgia. I am a little tired but I have my coffee and plenty of time, or so I thought. I walk into the airport to a line, easily 350 people long and not one of them see...read more

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    by Teresa Cline

    PREPARING FOR A EUROPEAN ADVENTURE...WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! ELECTRONICS Don't waste money on a voltage converter they are overpriced and cumbersome. Most of today's electronics such as laptops, video camera's, blow ...read more

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    by K. A. Binns

    Five Tips for Traveling with Small Children Traveling with a toddler can be a real challenge, but it pales in comparison to traveling with two or more toddlers! Any parent knows that your child inexorably finds ways t...read more

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    by Amalia Rubin

    Travel is often a hassel, especially if you are going somewhere very exotic or unusual, but a few simple steps in advance can usually make your travel much easier. 1) Labelling luggage It seems so obvious, but label AL...read more

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    by Pamela Hanson

    Ah freedom! Ticket in hand, passport in pocket - today the world really is our oyster. Sure travel has hassles, but with a little creativity and preparation, those hassles can be averted and the best times can be had by ...read more

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    by John Graham

    "Hopefully, it broadens the mind too." The cat scratched me. I drew back a bloody hand and learnt a lesson. I love travel and have been fortunate to reach all the continents and about 60 countries in the past fifty y...read more

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    by G. Laverne Crowell

    The Holiday Season Starts Again May has come. The time for moving on has arrived. Each year the season seems to come slower as we await the venture of the road. The preparation is basically the same and there is...read more

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    by Isel Dennis

    Advice to Travel. If you have plan to take a long distance trip and make your travel easy, I give you the following advice taking from my own experience. I'm sure that will help you a lot. 1. Buy E-ticket on li...read more

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