How To Enjoy a Trip to the Sultanate of Oman

aesta — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:04:38 -0600

How To Enjoy a Trip to Sri Lanka

aesta — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:24:35 -0500

How To Choose Travel Insurance

aesta — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:59:24 -0500

How To Start Greening Your Travel

aesta — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:59:04 -0500

How To Enjoy a Holiday in the Maldives

aesta — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:04:58 -0500

How To Buy Souvenirs in Your Travels

aesta — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:45:39 -0500

How To Fly First Class Cheap

gdstravel — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:58:30 -0500

How To Get Fit for the Footpath

Journey Beyond Travel — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:48:38 -0500

You’re out with your friends hiking in Colorado. It’s a day’s jaunt, up and down through pristine woods and azure lakes with some of the starkest scenery statewide. However, your friends are good-humored, talking and jabbing jokes the whole way while you gasp for every breath. You’re the one they have to wait on; you’re the one they constantly ask, “How are you doing?”; and, worst yet, you’re the one everyone at some point asks, “If you’d like to turn back?” You gasp and say, “No” (yet again). Get fit the next time you take to the footpath by following these "how to" steps:

How To Be a Responsible Tourist

aesta — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:20:43 -0500

How To Travel to Maui with Children

lstoller — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:12:18 -0500

Dreaming about a family trip to Maui? You're sure to have the time of your life, but before you say "aloha," you've actually got to plan your adventure. Each family has its own set of needs, and traveling with children can be overwhelming. What do you want out of the trip? Here are a few points to consider as you plan your family trip to Maui:

How To Stay Healthy When You Travel

aesta — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:34:20 -0600

Okay, okay, okay, sometimes you are going to get the colleywobbles, as my grandma used to say, but you can reduce the odds and get some sensible management techniques when the inevitable strikes! In today's world, most people just can't avoid traveling. And because of the mobs of people going to the same airport, the stress has increased tremendously. Guns everywhere, bad tempered dogs glaring, cameras peeking at your every move...stressful! By the time you get to where you are going, you are tired out and yet you are expected to perform immediately.

So, how do you improve your odds against digestive tract rebellion (plus or minus), terminal tiredness or just a complete energy collapse? Here are 10 steps to reduce the risk of getting ill:

How To Keep a Travel Journal

aesta — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:25:25 -0600

Journals have become as much a part of our lives as they were for our counterparts in the 19th century and before. We have facebooks and websites and diet records and even the diary has snuck back into use, electronic or otherwise. But, hold on. What about travel and vacations? We just take for granted that the camera will be our memory for the most interesting experiences. But our pictures show only what we saw, not how we felt or the context. They record for only one of the five senses, and they leave out so much. When we see the pictures, they often seem empty and we wonder, "Why on earth did I take that picture?" A well done travel journal can take the image and add the sounds and smells and textures, and then, your feelings and more. It turns a snapshot into a kaleidoscope of remembered smiles. So try the following:

How To Travel With Kids

lashawn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:11:42 -0600

How To Travel with Your Pet on the Open Road

harryoakes — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:49:12 -0600

Overall safety is your # 1 concern for your trip. Please plan ahead. Ask yourself, do I have enough survival equipment in case of a disaster? Tornado, Earthquake, Flood, Hurricane, Avalanche, other disaster while I'm on the road?

How To Drive Long Distances Safely

omehaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:43:40 -0600

It's inevitable that we have to drive a long distance at some point in our lives and we would like to do so safely. Whether we are going on vacation or moving cross-country, getting the drive over with as quickly as possible is usually the objective. Before embarking on your next four-wheeled adventure, consider the following to help you stay alert and safe:

How To Enjoy Angkor Wat in Cambodia

aesta — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:27:10 -0600

Angkor and its temples is one destination you don't want to miss. Siem Reap, Cambodia, the town and the Province where Angkor Wat is located is only at the beginning of modernization and urbanization, so there are still interesting rural communities around the temples. Neat little markets with wonderful village folks who could really use your business. The Province is really poor...even though it has one of the world's greatest heritage sites!

The learning and fun in your visit will depend mostly on the time you have, your itinerary, your energy levels and your visit objectives. Some people may just want to see a few temples and relish the experience of imagining life in what may have been the world's largest urban area a thousand years ago! Others may want to see it all. Here are some suggestions gathered from several trips to Angkor:

How To Bike Around Holland Alone and Over 50

wintergreen — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:33:00 -0600

Dream big and bike around Holland by yourself. Holland is the ideal country to bike solo for anyone with an adventurous heart. Many people travel in a group, however, biking by yourself has wonderful advantages and there is no better place than Holland. I took a 28-day bike trip this September. It was my first ever bike trip! This didn't take courage, just an awareness that I'm now 63 years old. Either I do what I've always wanted to or sit back and let life pass me by. Here are some tips to biking around Holland:

How To Save Money on Accommodations by Hostelling

triple1 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:23:33 -0600

Backpackers and students have known about hostels for generations. Nowadays, the differences between hostels and hotels are diminishing. Many adults, including those with families, save money by staying in these cheap accommodations.

Modern establishments often provide many unexpected extras like:

Shuttle service to and from airports, railway terminals, etc.;
Comfortable guest 'common areas' with cable or satellite TV;
DVD players and extensive DVD libraries;
High-speed Internet access - free or at a price;
Safety deposit boxes for guests' possessions;
Guided city tours;
Building or guestroom access doors with computer key-cards;
Private rooms and private bathrooms.

Many of these amenities are what you might expect from a high-class hotel. However, accommodations do differ.

How To Keep Your Legs Pain-Free When Standing Still for Many Hours

ronkhare — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:35:45 -0600

We've all been there: A long, long line that crawls along at a snail's pace, a job that requires standing up for long periods of time, and other situations that don't allow for the normal flexing and stretching that even regular walking provides.

The younger you are, the more important it is for you to pick up these habits now, as the older you get, the more you may notice that it is increasingly difficult to do them. Even if you can't do the full cycle, do as much as you can as often as you can, and you may notice you'll be improving in no time.

How To Prepare for a Stay at a Bed and Breakfast - 7 Tips

triple1 — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:44:41 -0600

Staying at a bed and breakfast can mean many things. It can be a romantic getaway for two in a Mom and Pop operation - with Jacuzzi and evening champagne - or a family holiday in a country inn with a petting zoo and onsite restaurant. Whatever type of B&B you choose, there are some key details to take into account.

How To Join The Mile High Club

Lorats1 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:59:42 -0500

So my man and I are flying home from New York to Los Angeles last week, when I think, you know, it's about time we join the Mile High Club.

For those of you who don't know what the Mile High Club is, it's when you have sex on a plane.

(Ohhhhhhhhhh Yeah, cue the porn music now.)

Now, before I go any further... may I just be the responsible chickie here by saying you can get into SERIOUS trouble if you get caught by the flight attendants. I think you could even get arrested. Naughty, naughty!

So, if you get caught and they make you fly the rest of way home, naked, holding on to the wing, well don't blame me, you've been warned.

BUT, "hypothetically" if you want to make the friendly skies just that much more friendly, well, then here's a few things to keep in mind (insert evil laugh here...)

How To Plan a Solo Backpacking Trip

ronkhare — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:48:22 -0500

First, a warning: Solo backpacking trips are extremely dangerous. Many national parks will not allow a person to travel alone, be it hiking, backpacking or any other outdoor sport. Before you decide to risk it, check with the rules and laws of the parks and wilderness areas beforehand.

That said, there are rewards along with the risks. Backpacking is a great way to escape the insanity of the modern world, and traveling alone allows one to soak in nature without the constant interaction and chatter a partner would provide. However, without the extra pair of hands, feet and eyes, the dangers of backpacking increase exponentially.

This is for experienced backpackers only. If you are a new backpacker, go on a few trips with experienced friends first.

How To Pack as Little as Possible

ronkhare — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:48:24 -0500

Tried of lugging hundreds of pounds of luggage? Too much stuff can ruin a trip, from holding up buses or airport security, even requiring hotel staff, friendly passers-by or anyone around to help lug your stuff from here to there.

Rid yourself of excessive stuff, and revel in the freedom and ease of traveling unburdened!

Pack normally. Go ahead, just cram in everything you think you might want to take with you.
Unpack and spread everything out. Now that you can see everything you wanted to bring, we can begin to prune.
What are you actually going to wear? Honestly, pick out the few, best clothes and items, the ones you know for certain you enjoy wearing, and will often. Set them aside for the moment.

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How To Find Your Natural Walking Pace

ronkhare — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:53:26 -0500

Ah, the slow walker. A rare find these days, but as the world drives further towards insanity, more and more people are realizing that, just because everyone else is rushing along, it does not mean they have to.

Our fast-paced society, which values speed and efficiency, tends to look down upon a slow walker. Viewed as lazy, slothful, strange and perhaps even outright dim, the slow walker ambles on at a pace that, to the rest of the over-clocked world, seems to be maddeningly unconcerned.

The primary motivation behind finding one's natural pace is in the idea that life is a journey, not a destination. Certainly if one is in a hurry, getting there faster is important. Odds are, however, that wherever it is you are headed, it can wait for a moment while you enjoy the sights and sounds of an eased pace.

How To Pack for a Guy's Golf Trip

catsfan — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:24:16 -0500

Follow these tips, add to them if you like, and you'll be set when you're on the road to your next great golf destination.

Get your money together (it will be short trip if you don't). Take a variety of "purchasing power," i.e., cash, credit/ATM cards, and checks.
Get plenty of golf balls -- good ones, not the cheapest. After all, this trip is a big deal.
Put an abundance of tees in your golf bag. No one likes to get to the 1st tee box and realize they don't have tees.
Buy a cool divot tool. You'll look like a good player even if you aren't.
Get sunscreen. There are some good, spray-on brands that are perfect for golfers.

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How To Travel Without Planning

ronkhare — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:04:37 -0500

It's happened to the best of us: a flight delay, hotel booked solid, vacation ruined due to weather or other tourists. Many people shrug and chalk it up to life... no matter how well-planned a trip is, things can and will go wrong.

What would happen, then, if one simply did not plan the trip at all? To declare a destination is to set a goal, but if you fail to reach it, then you have failed your goal. To say you must take this plane means you may miss your plane. But what if you traveled with only a vague idea of direction? Life may reveal to you a far better trip than you planned...

How To Overcome Fear of Flying

Staff468 — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:13:00 -0500

Many of us are afraid of driving because we consider it too unsafe. That fear is considered legitimate because the high frequency of car accidents tells us there is a substantial risk to driving. But the ultra-low frequency of airplane accidents would indicate to us the risk involved in air travel is extremely minimal. And yet the fear persists, which is why fear of flying is considered a phobia - aviophobia, an irrational fear. But given that humans only developed this ability to fly within the last hundred years or so, should it come as a surprise that not all of us are comfortable traveling miles above solid ground in a metal tube?

How To Book Discount Travel Packages

Sandy608 — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:36:00 -0600

Nothing is more frustrating than spending hours (or days) seeking out the best price on an airline ticket (or cruise or hotel) only to find that the person next to you on the flight paid significantly less. Sometimes it seems that everyone knows where to find travel bargains except you. For your next vacation, consider the following tips:

How To Plan for Budget Travel

Marilisa560 — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:12:00 -0600

Traveling is a luxury, but for many people, it also contributes to their sense of well-being. However, the cost can be prohibitive. Let's explore some ways to get in some inexpensive travel.

We travel with a family of six or seven at a time. We know the cost of hotels, public transportation and dining out, as well as the cost of exhibits and activities. We have discovered some cost-cutting methods that do not detract from our enjoyment.

How To Find Cheap Airline Tickets

Marilisa560 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:32:00 -0600

The best way to find cheap airline tickets is to search online. The internet has provided us with a whole new way of comparing, selecting, ordering and purchasing airline tickets. It saves loads of time and money. Here are several very useful tips for getting yourself and your family where you need and want to be inexpensively and comfortably.

How To Travel with Your Dog

Amy 329 — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:54:00 -0600

Many people don't feel like a family vacation is complete without their four-legged family members. With this in mind, more and more people are traveling with their dogs. It is now easier than ever to do this, but there are some things to keep in mind when you decide to hit the road with your canine companion.

Make sure your dog is wearing identification at all times. Ensuring that your dog is wearing an identification tag with your contact information is vital. In addition to your address and home phone number, having a cell number with area code on the tag is also a good idea. This way you can be contacted no matter where you're traveling. If your dog becomes lost on your trip, you'll be happy you took this precaution. You may also want to carry an extra picture of your pet with you for the same reason.

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How To Dine Alone

Vanessa264 — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:31:00 -0500

Some women still feel a bit awkward dining alone. Please reconsider. Taking yourself out for a meal (and letting someone else do the dishes!) is a wonderful treat, and not one that you should avoid over superficial concerns. Listed below are a few tips to help you feel at ease as you dine alone:

Bring reading material. Begin by bringing reading materials or anything else that keeps you occupied. I remember planning a trip for myself and my son while dining solo-my map of Oregon now has a Lake Marinara that rivals Crater Lake in its intensity of color. It won't be long until you segue from feeling that you need reading materials on hand, but they are a great prop to get you started.

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