#traveling europe #

How Much We Spent Traveling in Europe for Two Months

When Andy and I set off on our Beyond Vacation kick-off trip. I decided to keep track of every penny we spent. There were two reasons for this. We ve never really tracked our travel spending, and I wanted to know how much it costs for us to travel for more than a week or two. And I wanted to be able to share with you how much it costs to travel to the places we visited in Europe. I will have posts later that break down our spending by location, but for now here s an overview of how much we spent traveling in Europe for two months.

A quick look at how much we spent

The following amounts are for two people. All numbers are listed first in euros, second in US dollars.

2,959.40€ / $3,924.47 accommodation

1,335.60€ / $1,771.31 trains

295.60€ / $391.81 other transportation

2,056.78€ / $2,726.21 food and alcohol

205.80€ / $272.80 activities

130.04€ / $1 ... Read more »

#adventure travel #

How Adventure Travel Works

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Imagine yourself paddling a kayak through the dense belly of the Amazon rainforest. Can you picture walking side by side with the mighty elephants of Africa. Maybe a bike trek along the Great Wall of China or a cattle drive through Patagonia is more your speed. How does traveling into outer space sound? If any of these wild trips sound like a great way to spend your holiday, then adventure travel may be for you.

One of the fastest-growing trends in the travel business is adventure tourism. Defining exactly what it means is a little tricky. For some, adventure could mean leisurely biking and hiking tours. For others, it might entail BASE jumping into an underground cave in Mexico. The main facets of adventure tourism usually include traveling to a distant location, interacting with different cultures and undertaking a physical activity of some kind.

Adventure travel is typically group ... Read more »

#price of airline tickets #

How Much is an Airline Ticket for Dogs?

Pet Airways provides airline tickets for dogs on pet-only flights. (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images News/Getty Images )

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Pet owners traveling domestically or internationally with their dogs have several options available when selecting an airline ticket for their pet. Select airlines allow dogs to fly in the passenger cabins or as checked luggage for a fee, though the animal must meet the airline's restrictions. In most cases, the cost for a dog's ticket varies based on the airline, flight length and size of the animal.

In-Cabin Dogs

Small dogs, typically those able to fit comfortably in a pet carrier stored under an aircraft seat, are ab ... Read more »

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#sports questions

#Interview Questions

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Below are the questions I asked the over 50 athletes that I interviewed.

1)      Background

1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Home location:
4. Sport:
5. Profession and educational background:
6. Years in sport of any kind:
7. Sports participated in:
8. Years in current sport:
9. What got you started:
10. Other personal information you would like to share:

2)      What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports?

3)      What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success?

4)      What would be your ultimate achievement?

5)      How do you set your goals?

6)      What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge?

7)      What is y ... Read more »

#ask encyclopedia

#Avoid Disability Discrimination When Hiring New Employees

The Americans with Disabilities Act has very strict rules about what employers can and cannot ask during the hiring process.

Of all the anti-discrimination laws, none is more confusing to employers more than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), especially when it comes to hiring. Employers want to make sure that the person they hire can actually perform the job, but often don't know how to explore this issue without running afoul of the law.

If you remember one simple rule, you'll be in good shape: You can ask people about their abilities, but you can't ask about their disabilities. This means that you can ask how an applicant plans to perform each function of the job, but you can not ask whether the applicant has any disabilities that will prevent him or her from performing those functions.

One way to ensure that you stay within the rules is to attach a detailed job de ... Read more »

#travel writing #

How to Become a Travel Writer

Novelist and T+L contributing editor Gary Shteyngart on how he travels, and why.

A few years back a friend of mine took me out to eat with several recent college graduates. As soon as I was introduced as a novelist, the cheerful, sangria-fueled table stopped chattering as my new friends tried to digest exactly what that meant. “So…you…write…books.” It reminded me of one of the first questions I was asked at a reading after my first book came out: “What’s the difference between, like, fiction and a novel?” Since that reading took place in Los Angeles, the next question was to be expected: “So who directed your book?”

This time around, I knew to head off the conversation at the pass immediately. “I also write about travel,” I said, to a chorus of “Wow!” and “Awesome!” and “Where was the last place you went?” and “Isn’t Bangkok’s new airport the bomb?”

The ascendancy of travel writing as a serious endeavor is ... Read more »

#travel writing #

How to Become a Travel Writer

By: Guest Column | November 11, 2013

Each person in the audience fights the bull along with the torero, not by following the flight of the cape, but by using another imaginary one that moves differently than the one in the ring.

—Federico García Lorca, Poem of the Bull

Nearly everyone loves to travel, and many of us wrote a really great story in Junior High, so often people feel it would be easy  to become a travel writer.  But to me, it is like entering the ring in Madrid s Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas to face a raging bull, waving, instead of a cape, Hemingway s truest sentence you know .

All good travel writing moves the reader twice: it transports him to a place, and moves him emotionally.

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#chinese travel agency #

How to Book China Train Tickets?

Online Travel Agency

An efficient and secure way for foreign tourists to book and purchase train tickets in China is by using a reliable online travel agency. However, buying through travel agencies the costs can be more, since travel agencies will charge a service fee. On the other hand, you will know that the booking is guaranteed and fixed.

Dozens of trains can be found, when searching online train schedule through the web. However, beware that not all train tickets are available for purchase such as short distance tickets. If the travel distance takes a small part in a long distance journey a ticket could not be purchased. In some cases, tickets are only purchasable in the departure city.

Compulsory documents such as full name and passport number are required for each passenger when booking tickets. E-tickets are not provided and tickets are not deliverable to countries abroad. However, we p ... Read more »

#hotel and car #

Things You'll Need

Decide what you want. Often, travel confusion comes from indecision. Figure out where you want to go and what accommodations will be acceptable, whether it's a backpacker's hovel or a five-star resort. Each hotel provides different amenities that cater to the interests and needs of guests. Take comfort and functionality into consideration when adding a car to your package. You will be driving around town and throughout the country so make sure it's roomy enough for all.

Set a budget. Setting a firm price range helps keep costs low and encourages potential travelers to continue searching until they find the best deal for themselves or their families.

Conduct Research. Look at various websites, including Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity or Priceline to find deals on flight, hotel and car packages. Customized packages may be different for each destination. Travel websites offer step-by-step procedures to guide you through the proces ... Read more »

#book cheap flights #

How To Book Cheap Flights Air Travel Deals

by Beth M. on 2012-01-24 24

In my circle of friends, I am known as the budget traveler, a point of pride with me. I have a long list of cheap trips under my belt, and I love talking travel with whoever wants to listen, and not only to encourage them to travel often but to consider doing it cheaply. If someone wants to stay at the Ritz, I don t discourage them, but most people think they can t afford travel and don t know how to find bargains, and therefore often decide to stay home. But you don t need to be confined to your home, in my opinion. If you know how to find good deals, you can travel more often, stay longer at your destination, or actually take that distant trip you ve been pining for.

Book Cheap Flights Air Travel Deals Through Air Fare Comparison Sites

The first step in affordable travel is to find budget airfares. Prior to the internet, I would spend hours planning a trip, c ... Read more »

#cheap airline travel #

How to Find Cheap Christmas Airfare

For most people, Christmas is all about family and spending quality time with people you love (and may not get to see much during the rest of the year). It s a pity, then, that getting home for the holidays without spending a fortune can be such a royal pain in the you-know-what.

Finding cheap Christmas airfare is definitely a challenge, as anyone who s started looking can attest to. You plug in your travel dates and get hit with huge ticket prices. You think you can use the old trick of shifting your trip by one or two days in either direction and you still run into the same high prices. It s frustrating. Oh, and don t count on using those precious frequent flyer miles you ve accumulated, either, because the Christmas holidays are typically part of an airline s blackout da ... Read more »

#london travel #

How To Do London On $25 A Day

Nov 20, 2015 | Updated Nov 23, 2015

Saturday: Art and Major Sites

One of the best things about the UK is that most museums are free. Start your Saturday in Holborn at the British Museum. admiring the collections along with the building's impressive tessellated glass ceiling.

From there, stroll down to Covent Garden: one of London's most famed areas, though a tourist trap, is worth a wander. Walk through the Piazza, then around the web of Seven Dials (seven quaint shopping streets that connect at a small roundabout), and don't miss Neal's Yard--quite possibly the quaintest, most colorful courtyard in London.

A short walk away in Aldwych, Lundenwic is the perfect lunch spot. It's a trendy, minimalist all-day cafe, which serves fresh salads, gourmet toasties, and great coffee. The roasted broccoli, cheddar, almond, and chili toastie ($8) is sure to hit the spot, washed down with a pick ... Read more »

#how to find cheapest flights #

How to Find Cheap Flights Online

By Drew Goldberg | November 26, 2014

Booking a flight online can be an aggravating process. After checking for discounts, figuring out the best time to fly, deciding which route to take and making sure the price is right, you're still left wondering if you scored the cheapest fare.

I've booked more than 100 flights since 2012, including a $22 flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore; a $27 fare from Seoul, South Korea to Osaka, Japan; and a $44 flight from Copenhagen, Denmark to Helsinki.

There's no question that affordable flights are out there, but they won't come knocking on your door; you'll have to do some research.

Check multiple websites

Unfortunately, there isn't one magical website selling the cheapest flights. To f ... Read more »

#best deals on airline tickets #

How to find airlines Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

A Southwest 737 taxis beyond the tails of Allegiant Air jets at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on May 9, 2013. (Photo: David Becker, AP)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't just for buying toys, clothes and jewelry anymore. Hotels, resorts, cruise lines and online travel sites such as Expedia, Priceline and Travelocity are also trumpeting their holiday sales.

And so are some airlines.

For the Thanksgiving doorbuster sale that kicked off at 5 a.m. Thursday morning, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air sold 60 seats for $30 one-way on select routes. Its Cyber Monday sale starts Dec. 2 at 5 a.m. and some one-way fares will be selling for $59. Additional restrictions, of cour ... Read more »

#best price airfare #

How to Compare Airfare Tickets

Compare the best flights for your next trip. (Photo: airplane image by Christine F Saulnier from Fotolia.com )

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The Internet has brought airfare searches to our fingertips, but when comparing airline tickets, the staggering amount of information available is overwhelming. It s often difficult to know which websites are the best or what tactics will yield the very best fares. Often the answer depends on what type of tickets you are searching for. Knowing the best way to compare tickets can help you get the best fares for your travel plans, with a little planning and organized research.

Step 1

Determine your travel plans. The way you compare airfare tickets will l ... Read more »

#ask bible questions

#Bible Questions and Answers!

Welcome to BibleStudy.org's very popular personal answers to Bible questions section! This section contains responses to visitor-submitted inquires. Since its inception in the Fall of 2002 the site has handled close to 14,000 Emails asking what God's word teaches on a wide variety of topics.

The site's team of experienced, hard-working Christians, who have made this answer service possible, are known as the Email Evangelists. The site's Evangelists are ready to take your questions about the Bible! With an average of 25+ years of study experience, your questions will receive the answer they deserve.

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Who saw Lot's wife turn into salt? Read

What promises are not yet fulfilled? Read

Why was Abraham afraid of being killed? Read

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#interesting questions

#Interesting Questions to Ask a Girl in Conversation

Talking to a woman can be totally nerve-wracking. It doesn t matter if its a first date, or if you re approaching someone that you like and have just built up to courage to go and say hi. You worry about everything from what you re wearing to what the girl might think, but fail to put any thought into the most important part what you re actually going to talk about. There s nothing more terrifying than being in a deep conversation with a girl you like and drawing a blank you ve got no idea what to even say next. She s smiling back at you and you ve got nothing, no idea on how to keep this going. If you don t do something soon it s going to get awkward beyond repair, and that s where we come in.

Starting the Conversation

The first step is to spar ... Read more »

#switzerland travel #

Map of Switzerland: Best Swiss Cities to Visit

By James Martin. Europe Travel Expert

James Martin is a writer, photographer, and webmaster who has traveled extensively in Europe since 1977 and hasn't tired of it. He has lived and worked as an archaeologist in Italy and Greece and has studied Italian at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, Italy. He's been living part-time in northern Italy for seven years, and writes about the experience at Wandering Italy and on the Wandering Italy Blog. His experience there has induced him to author the mobile app called Tuscany for Foodies. Even more recently, he's authored, with Paola Loi, the mobile app called Sardinia Inside Out.

You can learn about some of the other things I'm doing these days in his Google Profile James Martin .

If you are more visually oriented, then our Rebel Mouse page called Europe Travel Tips and Ideas features many of our European destinations, events, apps, and o ... Read more »

#travel air #

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IF Deposit Reservation Form received before Dec.1, 2015

The Municipal Government of Guilin, China has extended a tremendous gift in honor of our annual VIP delegation

and has offered to cover $200 pp of the tour price for all those who submit

their reservation form and the required $300 pp deposit by or before Dec. 1, 2015.

This gift has never been done before nor is it likely to be repeated but is a demonstration

of how highly they regard our annual visit there as well as honoring

the huge new FLYING TIGERS Park Museum which opened there on our 2015 tour.

As a result, the 2016 Tour price has been reduced from $3399 pp to $3199 pp based on the above criteria.

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#travel deal #

How to Find Great Deals on Vacation and Travel

March 31st, 2009 (by J.D. Roth )

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My wife and I have begun to explore the idea of taking a trip later this year. We re in the preliminary stages of our research and budgeting. Though we aren t ready to book anything yet, it s fun to look at what s available, and to dream of where we might go.

Over the weekend, I polled my followers on Twitter to ask their advice for finding great travel deals. Here are some of the tips and websites they recommended. I m sure I ll refer to this list often in the coming months.

You might also consider a home exchange with another vacationing family. You can broker these sorts of deals through sites like HomeLink and HomeExchange .

Airfare Watchdog allows you to receive daily or weekly e-mail updates about travel between destinations you choose. (My first e-mail included a $98 round-trip from Portland to Baltimore.) The site feat ... Read more »

#find cheap flight tickets #

How to Find Cheap Flights to Mexico

You can find an inexpensive flight to Mexico anytime except between January and April. (Photo: mexico scenery image by Cosette from Fotolia.com )

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It s important to be flexible when looking for a cheap flight to Mexico. When it s cold up north, everyone wants to head south, so the cheapest fares aren t going to be available between January and April. The best time to visit Mexico is between September and December or from late April until the end of June.

Step 1

Buy your tickets early. According to Brian Elk of Priceline.com, I think most airline sources would agree that anything outside 21 days before takeoff is considered an advance-purchase ticket. ... Read more »

#how to get the cheapest airline tickets #

How to Find Cheap Flights to Borneo

By Greg Rodgers. Asia Travel Expert

Greg Rodgers is an experienced travel writer, photographer, and world nomad. In 2005, Greg traded his corporate office for a backpack and set out to see the world; he never came back.

Malaysian Borneo is perhaps one of the most beautiful and easily accessible places in Southeast Asia to enjoy the rapidly disappearing rainforest and to see endangered species such as orangutans and proboscis monkeys before they are gone forever.

Surprisingly, flights to Borneo are very inexpensive. You ll often find specials -- even on last-minute flights -- to the four main cities in East Malaysia.

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Flight prices fluctuate wildly with the seasons, however, you can often find deals for less than US $100, sometimes even as low as US $50.

See the exact location of Borneo. then learn some tips for how to ... Read more »

#cheap airline travel tickets #

How To Get Cheap Airline Tickets To Alaska

One way to get a flight out and into cold Alaska is from travel agents online or offline. Travel agents will find every possible flight they can give you at the best savings easy on your pockets at their greatest pleasure. These online travel agents will even arrange your itineraries for your Alaskan travel. With their access to almost every airline carriers that travel to Alaska from every part of the world, you are assured of varied options.

Another way to get cheap airline tickets to Alaska is by visiting airline websites or their ticket offices. Here, you can select and book for your self a flight to Alaska anytime you want. You only need to check on their latest offers and discounts which are pretty much available at your convenience. Sometimes, airline carriers offer lower prices for their airline tickets on off-peak dates. If you want cheap airline tickets to Alaska, then maybe, checking ... Read more »

#how to get cheap flight tickets #

How to Get Cheap Flights

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One pretty reliable way to get cheap airline tickets is to comparison shop through the different travel websites like expedia.com, orbitz.com, cheapflights.com, priceline.com, kayak.com, travelzoo.com. The important thing when you want to get cheap flights is to shop around and compare prices rather than booking the first flight you come across.

When you are trying to get cheap flights, travel experts also advise you to consider booking your flights on Tuesday afternoons, as this is the time when many airlines offer many of their best deals for the remainder of the week and beyond.

Regarding cheap flights, when you spot some good deals, travel advisers also suggest that you book not just your trips that are immediately upcoming, but also any other trips you might be taking during the coming months. There are advantages, and often good deals to be had, when you book trips well in adva ... Read more »

#how to find cheapest flights #

How to get cheap long-haul flights

If you want a bargain flight, it's almost always better to book as far ahead as possible. Avoiding school holidays and travelling on weekdays rather than weekends are obvious ways to cut costs, but Chris Brown, co-founder of sunshine.co.uk. has a few more tips: The time of day you book an also make a difference. A flight you find midweek, after midnight, may well by much cheaper than one on a Saturday afternoon, because of when airlines update their systems.

Brown adds that now is a good time to book flights. Many airlines have 'goodbye winter' sales, he says. The downside is the flights are for February/March and not later in the year.

The good news for consumers this year, says Leo Purcell of Opodo (opodo.co.uk ), is that airlines are having to work hard to stimulate demand, which means we are seeing deflation. Opodo saw average ticket prices drop by 5% to 10% in many areas, and by as much a ... Read more »

#switzerland travel #

Switzerland Tours

Find a Europe Vacation

Discover quaint towns and major cities throughout the Swiss countryside, and enjoy breathtaking vistas of lush vegetation wrapped around mountain peaks topped with powdered white snow.

Scenic natural beauty is a highlight of Switzerland tours. On some trips, you might visit the Engadine, widely considered the most spectacular mountain region in the world, or travel through the Swiss Alps on the Glacier Express. A treat on any Switzerland travel itinerary, this train offers stunning panoramic views of piercing blue lakes, crashing waterfalls, magnificent ice structures and gleaming mountainous landscapes.

Accompanying ... Read more »

#book a cheap flight #

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No security lines or TSA pat downs. Cushy leather seats and legroom for days. Fido curled up right next to you. The perks of flying on a private jet used to be something only the rich and famous enjoyed. But that’s changing — and in some cases, you can fly on a private jet or plane for the cost of coach (or less) if you know how to shop smartly.

A handful of sites and private jet companies are following the lead of hotels and hotel websites and offering last-minute deals on unused inventory, and others are changing the cost structure of private plane travel to make it vastly more affordable.

JetSuite.com. which flies to more than 2,000 airports, aggregates private jet flights with empty seats to offer daily “next-day” deals. You can rent the entire plane — a max of 6 seats — starting at just $536 each way, which shakes out to less than $90 per person. Past deals have included a flight for six people from Oxford, Conn. to ... Read more »

#find cheapest airline tickets #

How to Get the Cheapest Airfare Possible

Use multiple resources to to find the cheapest possible airfare. (Photo: Thinkstock Images/Comstock/Getty Images )

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Spend more of your money on enjoying your vacation and less on getting to the destination by finding the cheapest airfare possible when you travel. Using fare aggregators like Orbitz (orbitz.com) and Travelocity (travelocity.com) is an efficient way to get an idea of the range of airfares, but prices you pull up using such services aren't always available. Consult airline websites, niche-specific travel agencies -- and be as flexible as possible with your travel plans -- in order to maximize your chances of finding the cheapest airfa ... Read more »

#best deals for airline tickets #

Things You'll Need

UPDATED VALID PASSPORT (for international travel)

If you need to be on the beach, the slopes or somewhere in between ASAP head straight for the internet and have a look at the best last minute travel and vacation website, (see the resources section at the end of this article for the link) http://us.lastminute.com

This is where you will find the best travel deals for airline tickets and hotel packages to get away today, this weekend or later this month! us.lastminute.com

If your idea of last minute is more like next month check out http://www.lastminutetravel.com

If you are looking for a last minute travel deal and you are not set on any particular destination go to http://www.shermanstravel.com/top25/

Shermans travel offers very impressive cheap trip and vacation packages, including last minute cruise deals and useful travel information.

Travel smart! If you are not sure if you sh ... Read more »

#best price airfare #

How to get the best price on summer airfares

This summer millions of Americans will buy plane tickets but not one of those airfares is created equal. Today we expose the true cost of flying. One of my favorite planning websites "Hopper.com" just released an interactive fees calculator that compares the cost of flying on different airlines based on your route and the amenities that matter to you as a traveler. Whether you are looking for extra legroom, travelling with a lot of luggage, boarding a pet or sending a minor, check out the video above for everything you need to know.

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#find plane tickets #

How to Get Plane Tickets for L.

How to Get Plane Tickets for Low Prices

Apart for being considered as a document for purchasing seat, plane tickets are also used to get boarding pass. Travelers are then allowed to board the aircraft along with his airplane tickets and the boarding pass attached. Either on standby basis or with a confirmatory seat an airline can endorse the plane tickets so that it may be accepted by other airlines.

Numerous travelers might not be aware of the fact that there could be various different rates in the plane ticket from New York to Las Vegas or to any other famous destinations. It is possible that for the plane tickets a passenger sitting behind could have paid $100 more than you did or the passenger sitting next to you could have purchased seat wi ... Read more »

#best price for airline tickets #

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As the weather is getting colder and colder, you may feel like to fly to the south to enjoy the sunshine. A good place is certainly the south Asia. For example, if you want to have China Tours. you may start out by booking an airline ticket. But how you can make it? The following is some advises for getting a good price. I am sure you would have an enjoyable china travel .

Check the prices online and compare the rates on different websites. There are a lot of websites that would have a list of all the prices. Have a comparison between all these prices and find one that is cheap for you.

Choose some budget airline companies. If you are traveling domestically within China, there are several cheap airline companies and their prices are always cheap such as Spring Airlines.

... Read more »

#travel europe #

How to Travel Alone in Europe

Be aware of your surroundings to stay safe during solo travel. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images )

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While it's fun to travel with a group of friends or loved ones, solo travel has its own set of joys -- and annoyances. If you're planning a trip to Europe and want to travel on your own, you'll be traveling to a stable region that is relatively safe. Expect your transportation, lodging and food needs to be met in a similar way as they would be in the United States -- with a few cultural twists thrown in. But much like you would in any unfamiliar place in your home country, it's important to take some precautions.

Step 1

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#travel the world #

How to travel the world in retirement and not go broke

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Lynne Martin wrote the book "Home Free Anywhere." She and her husband, Tim, are traveling the world in retirement.

Lynne Martin wrote the book Home Free Anywhere. She and her husband, Tim, are traveling the world in retirement. less

Three years ago, retirees Lynne Martin, 73, and her husband Tim, 68, decided to live a "home-free" lifestyle in retirement.

They gave away most of their possessions, sold their house in Paso Robles, Calif. found a new home for their dog and started traveling the world. Since then, they've lived in furnished apartments in Mexico, Argentina, Turkey, P ... Read more »

#traveling the world #

For anyone thinking, Ya right. I can’t afford to travel. , this article is for you!

The reason you might think time away is going to cost a fortune is because hotels, car rentals and activities come with a price tag.

But, there are many alternative ways to travel that not only save money but allow you to engage with local communities and people in ways that will absolutely immerse you in a whole new culture and outlook on life.

Plane tickets cost money, sure, but adventure and spirit-filled happiness is priceless.

The following programs and websites offer some totally awesome ways to help lower your expenses and, essentially, travel the world for free.

You’ll be amazed at how little money you need to spend to see the world!

Volunteer Work in Exchange for Accommodation

Websites like Work Away  list hosts in all different countries around the world that let you stay with them in exchange for a ... Read more »

#book a cheap flight #

How to Save on One-Way Flights

Historically, one-way tickets cost roundtrip dollars; that is, you'd pay almost as much for a single one-way ticket as you would for a roundtrip ticket to the same destination. Fortunately for thrifty flyers, domestic discount airlines and travel booking sites have entered the mix and now offer reasonably priced one-way tickets. Although the big airlines still charge roundtrip prices (or more) for many international routes, and certain one-way trips could cost hundreds or even thousands more than similar roundtrip itineraries, they have lately become more competitive for domestic one-way fares. Travelers still need to have a few tricks up their sleeves in order to avoid one-way highway robbery.

Why are some one-way flights so expensive? I asked George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com. wh ... Read more »

#find plane tickets #

How to Return an Airline Ticket

Even non-refundable tickets have some value should your travel plans change. (Photo: Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images )

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Items you will need

Original ticket, itinerary or receipt

Step 1

Check the fare class on your ticket, which you should be able to find on your itinerary or receipt and generally is indicated by a single letter. If you're flying economy class, Y and B classes are full-fare economy classes, meaning your ticket is refundable. Other letters indicate discount economy classes, which are non-refundable.

Step 2

Check your airline's refund policy on its website or by calling its reservations center if your ticket ... Read more »

#ask a math question

#I Math Ask You a Question

Look, can we quit it with the conflation of arithmetic and higher mathematics?

I have dyscalculia. My teachers gave up on teaching me to perform basic arithmetic in tenth grade. I struggle with anything below trigonometry, and even trig is hard for me.

I have a bachelor s in pure math and a master s in statistics. Calculus? I can do that. Abstract algebra? I m there. Topology and probability theory? Awesome. (Don t ask me to do combinatorics, though. Don t know why, but my brain nopes out on that one.)

I am SICK AND TIRED of reassuring kids I teach who come into our intro stats or calc courses going I m bad at math and expecting to fail. A good three quarters of the time I probe further and discover they failed or nearly failed algebra because they struggle with arithmetic, and now they re convinced they re going to fail anything that even looks like it might possibly be adjacent to math.

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#ask the doctor for free

#Primary Care Physician Checklist

Be prepared for your next primary care physician checkup with this checklist:

• Blood Pressure

Ask what it is and what it should be.

Family History

Discuss when you should be tested for diseases that have affected family members.

Blood tests

Starting between ages 35 and 40, you should have your cholesterol and blood-sugar levels checked to screen for heart disease and diabetes. Ask ahead if you need to make preparations, such as fasting before the test.

Thyroid Function

Women should have their thyroid tested every five years after menopause. You also should be tested if you have unexplained weight loss, irritability, irregular heart rate, insomnia or muscle weakness (all symptoms of an overactive thyroid), or fatigue, depre ... Read more »

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#Ask the doctor: Coconut oil

Harvard Health Letter

Q. I have started noticing more coconut oil at the grocery store and have heard it is better for you than a lot of other oils. Is that true?

A. I've also noticed that coconut oil seems to be catching on these days. Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat, which is a higher percentage than butter (about 64% saturated fat), beef fat (40%), or even lard (also 40%). Too much saturated fat in the diet is unhealthy because it raises "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of heart disease. So it would seem that coconut oil would be bad news for our hearts.

But what's interesting about coconut oil is that it also gives "good" HDL cholesterol a boost. Fat in the diet, whether it's saturated or unsaturated, tends to nudge HDL levels up, but coconut oil seems to be especially potent at doing so.

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#possible interview questions and answers

#4 Dumb Job Interview Questions (and 3 Possible Answers)

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I have a lot of friends who are job-hunting (doesn t everyone?), and I ve heard some very interesting interview stories recently.  Apparently, there are still some lame, useless interview questions in use out there.  Here are four of the worst:

1. What is your greatest weakness? I always want to answer this one, Rolling my eyes at people who ask stupid interview questions.   Seriously, what is the point of this?  Nobody is going to say, I steal office supplies, or I call in sick every time the Packers lose or I really like to look at internet porn from my work computer.   Seriously, what is the point of this question?  Everyone who has ever read an article on interviewing gives the standard answer, which is some variation of I m a workaholic.   Even if that really IS your greatest weakness, no one will believe you, be ... Read more »

#travel to cuba #

How to Travel to Cuba If You Are an American

By Robert Curley. Caribbean Travel Expert

Islands have always been a part of my life: I was born on Long Island, and moved from there to Rhode Island -- my current home, centered on the richness of Narragansett Bay -- as a young adult. But I never had a true appreciation of island life until I visited the Caribbean. For me, that s the best part of being a travel writer -- learning about local culture and history, meeting the real people that give a place its vitality and character.

Speaking of vital characters, the others in my personal story include my wife, Christine, son, Christopher, and daughter, Shannon. I m proud to say that we re a family of readers, writers, and explorers, and I look forward to sharing some of our past and future journeys with you. Read more

All Americans can now travel legally to Cuba -- with some limitations.

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#travel to tibet #

How to Visit Tibet

Special Permission

You'll need to apply for a standard travel visa to pass through China on your way to the Tibet Autonomous Region. You'll also need a special permit to enter Tibet. Tour agencies can usually help you apply for the three-month permit, but it's not a guarantee that the Chinese government will approve it. The U.S. State Department warns that even if you get a permit, much of the region is off-limits to foreigners. After arriving in Tibet, you'll need to apply for a Border Travel Permit at the Public Security Bureau in Lhasa if you want to travel around the region, including to the Nepal border crossing along the Friendship Highway. Restricted areas may expand and any access to Tibet could be blocked to foreign tourists at a moment's notice, such as if the Chinese government wants to keep foreigners away from places that have seen recent protests against Beijing rule.

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#travel paris #

How to Travel to Paris Italy

You can travel to Paris and Italy in the same trip. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images )

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Paris and Italy are dream tourist destinations for many travelers. They both feature a rich history with centuries of art and architecture among the best attractions. If you are lucky enough to make it to Paris, you could make room in your itinerary for a trip to Italy as well, which is a day's train ride from Paris. A trip to both places can include a visit to the famous Louvre Museum in Paris or the Colosseum in Rome. A passport is required for entry into these foreign countries and a visa may be required for extended stays.

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#travel to ireland #

How to Travel to Ireland

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Determine what parts of Ireland you most wish to see. Will you stay in the Dublin area or use that as your main base? Would you rather spend most of your time in Belfast and Northern Ireland?

Search for and purchase airline tickets that will put you close to your final destination. Most international flights will conveniently fly directly into Dublin, which gives you easy access to the rest of the country by plane, train or car.

Decide if you will use a city such as Dublin as your home base or stay in each city you plan to travel to. It is simple to stay in Dublin and take day trips by train to places such as Cork, Waterford, Belfast and Limerick. This may simplify your search for accommodations.

Select your accommodations based on what you wish to see in the country. Ireland is full of international chain hotels, as well as local hotels and bed-and-breakfast lodgings. In Dublin, you might ... Read more »

#cheap flight and car rental #

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Car Rental Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport Car Rentals is a low cost car rental business located only 1km from the Sydney International Airport Terminal and only a few minutes walk from the Arncliffe and Wolli Creek railway stations.

In contrast to many other Sydney car rental companies, Sydney Airport Car Rentals includes all fees and charges in it's quotes, there are NO hidden extras, or Airport taxes to pay.

Sydney Airport Car Ren ... Read more »

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#Chetu interview questions

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Chetu interview questions for General interview :

- When you are not studying or working, what types of activities do you enjoy?

- What is your usual role in a team?

- What is your greatest fear?

- Have you ever had difficulty getting others to accept your ideas?

- How do you handle problems with customers?

- Describe your ideal job at Chetu.

- What was the most important task you ever had?

Chetu interview questions for Face to Face interview :

- Could you describe a difficult problem and how you dealt with it?

- What's the most important thing you learned in school?

- What is good customer service?

- What do you consider your most significant strength?

- What was the last project you head ... Read more »

#ask veterinarian

#Ask The Vet

This section of the site allows you to write to our D.E.L.T.A. Rescue veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown. with your questions regarding animal health.

In this video you will be introduced to Dr. Gaylord Brown along with questions about: Dog breathing heavy, How much exercise is good for your pet, Running with a puppy, Barking dog, My dog has fleas, Grooming tips, Dogs bad breath, Dog pulling hair out, Multi vitamins for dogs, Cat scratching, Dog nail clipping tips, Dog likes to chew human hair, Treats for good teeth, Elderly pet that shakes a lot, Vacinations for puppies, Why should I fix my dog.

ASK THE VET CATEGORIES

Many issues have already been addressed and are categorized below. This may be a quick way for you to find answers.

• Diet and Nutrition Questions related to your pet s diet.
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#airplane flights #

TAM Airlines First A350-900 Makes Its Maiden Flight

by Staff on December 1, 2015

TAM Airlines’ first Airbus A350-900 has  made its first flight, from Airbus widebody assembly facility at Toulouse Blagnac International Airport in southwestern France.

The aircraft will now progress to its final production phase, which includes further ground checks and flight tests, before delivery to TAM Airlines.

This photograph shows TAM Airlines first Airbus A350-900 taking off on its maiden flight, on December 1, 2015

Delivery of TAM Airlines first A350-900 to the carrier is due to take place later this month.

Brazilian carrier TAM will become the first airline from the Americas to fly the Airbus A350 XWB and the fourth operator in the world.

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#travel india #

India Tours - Escorted Travel

Escorted tours of India feature a professional English-speaking tour manager to handle all of your needs. Maximize comfort and value, while taking advantage of the camaraderie that comes with traveling as a group.

Air & Land: $1479* Land Only: $699 3 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra Tour Type: Escorted Season: May '15 - Mar '16

12 Day Kaleidoscope of India Air & Land: $2139* Land Only: $1149 2 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra, 1 Khajuraho, 2 Varanasi Tour Type: Escorted Season: Oct '15 - Mar '16

15 Day Golden Triangle of India with Southern India Air & Land: $2849* Land Only: $1949 2 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra, 1 Gurgaon, 2 Periyar, 1 Alleppey, 2 Kochi Tour Type: Escorted Season: Jul '15 - Apr'16

15 Day Classic India with Ranthambore Air & Land: $2169* Land Only: $1379 2 New Delhi, 2 Agra, 2 Ranthambore, 2 Jaipur, 1 Jodhpur, 2 Udaipur, 1 Mumbai Tour Type: Escorted Season: Sep '15 - Apr ' ... Read more »

#cheap travel sites #

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We wanted to share this picture because it captured the fun we had in Cancun. Planning this trip was a big deal. It was our first vacation with our new family. There were alot of things we could have been worried about but Lynn helped us pick a resort that had everything we need to keep my beautiful wife, my joyful son and one rather particular mother-in-law smiling the entire week.

Actuallly we had done quite a bit of searching on our own before we started working with Lynn. Searching online it was hard to tell what was what. Working with DAI is when the ease in planning kicked in.

Our agent took time to understand what we liked and what we really needed on this vacation. She had been to all the resorts she recommended. We think all the recommendations she made would have made us happy.

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#cheapest flight tickets #

Top India hotels

Finding Cheap Flights to India

When it comes to finding cheap flights to India, ebookers has the best options available. Whether you are heading to India for business or pleasure, our powerful flight-booking engine can find the cheapest options for your selected dates and times.

Flights to India

For first-time travellers and seasoned visitors alike, booking a budget-friendly flight to India can be a challenge. At ebookers, we make it easy to find the cheapest flights with a single search. Our travel planner tools offer a way to take care of all your booking needs in one place, so you don't have to worry about finding hotels and transportation on different websites.

As one of the largest countries in the world, India has a wide variety of airports. Travellers who are visiting the northern part of the country often fly into Delhi International Airport. If you are flying into the southern part of India, ... Read more »

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#indonesia travel #

Top 10 Things To Do in Bali

Bali may be overrun with tourists for many years, but it still if for many reasons. Not only does is there many must visit places in Bali, there are also many things to do in Bali. Travelers here would not .

Top 10 Things To Do in Indonesia

Unknown to many travelers, there are actually many things to do in Indonesia, and some of them are unique to only in Indonesia. Be it from swimming in the largest natural volcanic lake to shopping in one of the major .

Top 10 Must Visit Places in Indonesia

Indonesia being diverse and wide with 17,000 islands, you may be sure to find everything to your fancy but there are a few must visit places here that you should know about. Be it for leisure, shopping, culture, history, diving, .

Why Visit Indonesia

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#indonesia travel #

Introducing Indonesia

Indonesia's numbers astound: 17,000 islands (or is it 20,000?), of which 8000 are inhabited (or is it 11,000?), 300 languages spoken (or is it 400?). Yet it's all one country with myriad adventures.

Great Adventure

This ever-intriguing, ever-intoxicating land holds some of the last great adventures on earth. Sitting in the open door of a train whizzing across Java. idling away time on a ferry bound for Kalimantan. hanging on to the back of a scooter on Flores or simply trekking through wilderness you’re sure no one has seen before – you’ll enjoy endless exploration of the infinite diversity of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands.

Rich Diversity

The world’s fourth most populace country – 245 million and counting – is a sultry kaleidoscope that runs along the equator for 5000km. It may well be the last great adventure on earth. From the western tip of Sumatra to the eastern edge of Papua. this nation defies homog ... Read more »

#indonesia travel #

Indonesia Travel Guide

With over 13,000 islands, Indonesia has something unique to offer for all sorts of visitors. From the cool white sands and raucous volcanoes of Bali, to the vibrant capital city of Jakarta, to the untouched lands of Sumatra, you can always find something different here. Indonesia is home to a vast array of indigenous animals too (including the Komodo dragon). With extremely inexpensive local food and reasonably-priced accommodation, it’s no wonder Indonesia is a popular destination with so many travelers. It s one of my favorite countries in the world and I hope you use this guide to plan an excellent trip there (though one visit is certainly not enough!).

Destination Guides for Indonesia

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#indonesia travel #

Indonesia

Full of effervescent energy and simmering sunlight, Indonesia’s islands are sprinkled across South-East Asia like a collection of colourful spices. This ancient archipelago takes its rightful place among Asia’s darling destinations and beyond the resorts there is a nation full of rich contrasts waiting to be discovered. Sensational Sumatra, boisterous Bali, joyful Java – with over 17,000 islands to explore, Indonesia has plenty to keep you coming back for more.

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Top 10 Bizarre Creatures of Indonesia

1. Sumatran Rhino

Appearing almost prehistoric, the Sumatran rhino is smaller in both size and number than its African cousins. Covered in a reddish brown fur, the Sumatran rhino is a solitary animal, and has been quietly grazing the grasslands for thousands of years.

2. Sulawesi Giant Squirrel

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Summary

Latest update: Summary – volcanic activity affecting flight schedules and regional airport operations

Volcanic activity from Mount Barujari, Lombok, is affecting flight schedules and the operation of regional airports including Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali) and Lombok International Airport. Disruption to flights could continue for some time. Contact your airline, tour operator and travel insurance provider for more information.

Around 220,000 British nationals visit Indonesia every year. Most visits are trouble free.

There is a high threat from terrorism. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and intent to carry out these attacks at anytime and anywhere in the country. You should be ... Read more »