With the help of Google Translate (and an ability to interpret completely random sentence structure), an American can find out what kind of advice the Japanese give to their own countrymen on how to handle the peculiarities of American culture. Here are some things to look out for if you are visiting America from Japan.

1. There is a thing called “Dinner Plates.” And what goes on them is a mighty disappointment.

In Japan, each person eating gets as many individual dishes as needed for the meal. Sometimes more than 10 dishes per person are used. In America, there is a method where a large bowl or dish is placed in the middle of the table, and you take as much as you like from there, and put it on a big dish said to be a "dinner plate."

In Japan, meals at home are for eating, because your stomach is vacant. At an American’s dinner, there is food, decorations on the table and tableware, and music to produce a fun atmosphere. It is a time for mai ... Read more »

8 Money Myths

8 Myths About Money I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. My family had always worked hard for their money, and as a result, I always equated working hard with making money, with no idea that my beliefs could not have been further from truth. As I educated myself on human behavior and financial strategies, I learned that it s actually the people who make their money work hard for them, rather than the people who work hard for their money, who end up with more of it. Since creating my millionaire-making program, I ve learned that I was not alone. There are many people who shared this same myth.

Much like our views about many things -- people, relationships, food, and health to name a few -- our beliefs came from our parents, our teachers, and other adults in our lives. And it goes back even further, beyond them, back to the circumstances through which they lived, or what they learned from their parents, what their parents learned fro ... Read more »

8 Money Myths

8 Myths About Money I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. My family had always worked hard for their money, and as a result, I always equated working hard with making money, with no idea that my beliefs could not have been further from truth. As I educated myself on human behavior and financial strategies, I learned that it s actually the people who make their money work hard for them, rather than the people who work hard for their money, who end up with more of it. Since creating my millionaire-making program, I ve learned that I was not alone. There are many people who shared this same myth.

Much like our views about many things -- people, relationships, food, and health to name a few -- our beliefs came from our parents, our teachers, and other adults in our lives. And it goes back even further, beyond them, back to the circumstances through which they lived, or what they learned from their parents, what their parents learned from ... Read more »

So you have decided to finally travel to Thailand.  Good for you!  However, you have these questions rolling around in your head of how the trip will go and what you will have to experience when you first get there.  I was in your shoes once myself when I finally decided to go there solo and I was a little apprehensive at first; but I decided why not, I m going!   Do Thai people speak English I wondered?  Yes, a lot of them do in Bangkok and other major areas foreigners travel to; however, if you venture into some areas not frequented by westerners, especially the rural areas, there s a good chance they don t.  No worries!  You will find that Thai people are very warm and friendly toward you and they are more than willing to help you out.  You ll also notice that Thai people smile a lot too; hence the nickname The Land of Smiles .  I had no guidance of what to expect when I first arrived in Thailand except that I would fall in love with her ; and I di ... Read more »

7 best rental cars for summer vacation

Renting a car for a summer trip

Whether you don't want to put a lot of miles on your family car or are flying and need transportation when you arrive, renting a car makes sense. In the spirit of family getaways as a warm-weather tradition, Bankrate assembled the seven best rental cars for summer vacation.

Because daily rental costs vary wildly based on the rental company, location and season of the year, rental rates didn't factor into the picks. Bankrate advises shopping around among rental companies for the best deal. Each pick, though, received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest crash-test score of "good" in crash tests. All are also an IIHS "top safety pick."

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Many volunteer organizations offer food and boarding in exchange for hours of work Organizations may require a small fee to volunteer, but the money covers some travel expenses The Peace Corps is a volunteer option for those wanting to offer more than vacation time

The chance to give something back, an opportunity to share your skills and knowledge, to meet other travelers or simply to meet the locals.

There are many reasons to volunteer while you're traveling and there are literally thousands of charities and organizations that look for help from passing travelers.

Many ask for donations or fees to cover costs and others operate as for-profit businesses, but the list below includes only those that cost little or nothing to get involved with and help out:

Board and lodging is offered in exchange for a day's work on the farm. Stays available from one week to many years, and with thousands of hosts avail ... Read more »

8 Money Myths

8 Myths About Money I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. My family had always worked hard for their money, and as a result, I always equated working hard with making money, with no idea that my beliefs could not have been further from truth. As I educated myself on human behavior and financial strategies, I learned that it s actually the people who make their money work hard for them, rather than the people who work hard for their money, who end up with more of it. Since creating my millionaire-making program, I ve learned that I was not alone. There are many people who shared this same myth.

Much like our views about many things -- people, relationships, food, and health to name a few -- our beliefs came from our parents, our teachers, and other adults in our lives. And it goes back even further, beyond them, back to the circumstances through which they lived, or what they learned from their parents, what their parents learne ... Read more »

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that airports and related facilities, such as parking lots and restaurants be accessible to people with disabilities (see our factsheet on the ADA and Public Accommodations ). Airplanes are not, however, required to comply with the ADA. Instead, a federal law known as the Air Carrier Access Act ... Read more »

10 (almost) free travel deals

Children 17 and under can sail free on most six- and eight-night Disney Cruise Line sailings departing from Galveston, Texas, between January 12 and March 1. (Photo: Kent Phillips, Disney)

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Cheap is good, but free is fabulous. Our fifth annual roundup of almost-free travel deals features free round-trip flights in the Bahamas, free convertible rentals in Hawaii, free kids' sailings on Disney cruises, and a whole lot more.

Kids sail free on Disney

Children 17 and under can sail free on most six- and eight-night Disney Cruise Line sailings departing from Galveston, Texas, between January 12 and March 1. Children must be traveling with two full-fare adults in specific stateroom categories to qualify for the deal. Extras such as kids' clubs, complimentary room service, and exclusive adult areas are included in all Disney Cruises.

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10 Best Hotel Search Engines To Get The Best Deals When You Travel

Are you a last minute hotel booker or one who plans out trips months in advance? If you are a business traveller, chances are that you are the former. If you aren’t, then you are just the guy who could do with this article. Come to think of it, even if you are a business traveller who lives out of a suitcase, it would pay to keep these hotel search engines bookmarked because it could give you some room near your bottom-line.

Searching for the best hotel deals in town is one topic we have discussed at length on MUO. We still like to put out the information now and again because hotel search engines are essential traveller tools to be used before you pack your suitcase.

Here are ten of the best hotel search engines that fetch you the best deals when ... Read more »

11 travel blogs you should bookmark in 2011

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W hich 11 travel blogs should you bookmark next year?

To answer that question, I consulted my feed reader to find out which travel sites I visit most frequently. It s a methodology I used for last year s list. too.

(Related: Here are the best new travel blogs of 2011. I ve also just launched a new travel blog of my own called Away is Home that s worth checking out.)

This list shouldn t be confused with my definitive list of travel blogs I like, although I happen to like all of these blogs. (That list is on the left side of this page see Friends .) Nor should it be mistaken for your favorites .

By the way, if you re not signed up for my RSS feed, you can do that right here .

Here we go:

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10 cheapest airlines for flying to Europe

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For a long time, the only specialist low-fare airlines flying the Atlantic were charter affiliates of large tour operators, mostly European carriers hauling vacationing Europeans to the Unites States. Only a few airlines tried low-fare trans-Atlantic flying without package-tour-market backup, including PeoplExpress and World Airways, but none lasted. Now, however, as the giant legacy airlines hike up their cheapest tickets, low-fare start-up ... Read more »

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Dressing appropriately while abroad not only helps you fit in with locals and receive friendlier service, but it also protects you from standing out to pickpockets. When in doubt, look at what the locals are wearing. "The best thing a traveler can do is go to a local clothing store and buy a couple of outfits -- then no one will ever mistake you for a tourist," says travel expert John E. DiScala (a k a Johnny Jet). Plus, your new wardrobe additions make great souvenirs.

Beyond watching what you wear, there are a few other things you can do to make yourself look like less of a traveler. For one, look like you know what you're doing and where you're going, even if you have to fake it. "Standing in the middle of the block looking confused -- or worse, unfolding a map -- calls you out as a tourist," notes Matthew Reames, who traveled extensively through Europe a few years ago. "[Instead], pop into a coffee shop or something like that to gi ... Read more »

10 (almost) free travel deals

Mountains right and left throughout the nation have Kids Ski Free promotions. (Photo: Wojciech Gajda, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"Free." It's everyone's favorite four-letter word, and one especially dear to travelers the world over. Want to get something for nothing? Check out these 10 no-strings-attached travel offers.

Third-day free at Universal Studios

Buy a two-day Universal Studios admission ticket and get an extra day out of the deal—gratis. Book either the two-day single-park ticket for $136 (choose between Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure) or the two-day two-park admission ticket (entrance into both parks is granted) for $176; in both cases, you'll get an extra day's ticket at no extra cost.

The offer is available to U.S. and Canadian residents and must be purchased online by June 7, 2015. The offer's blackout window prohibits travel between Dec. ... Read more »

10 Best Hotel Websites

If you are looking for a place to stay on your vacation or business trip the options on offer can be overwhelming. A hotel search tool allows you to instantly search and compare room availability and prices from sites like Expedia, Hotels.com, Venere, Laterooms, Agoda (and many more) all in one single set of search results. You could never cover the vast choice of hotel booking sites yourself, and so would more than likely miss out on the best deals. A great way to save time and money .

However, if you’re looking for a specific travel deal (hotel + flight for example) or a different type of accommodation (hostel or vacation rental) the following 10 best hotel websites have proven the most consistently useful for finding accommodation when traveling.

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Save Money on Airline Tickets With These Websites

1. Kayak

Kayak searches hundreds of websites at one time, turning up the web's best flight deals.

You can also set fare alerts for flights. Choose preferred travel dates to destinations of your choice. Kayak fare alerts can be scheduled as daily, weekly or monthly emails.

2. Yapta

Yapta is an online tool that helps travelers keep a close eye on airline prices, before and after ticket purchases.

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International hotel rates have dropped. Pick the right country, and that could mean big savings on your next vacation.

Maybe it s time to book that trip abroad. A new report from TripAdvisor found that international hotel rates on the site dropped 7% from 2014 to 2015. The average nightly rate at an international hotel is now $115, down from $123 last year. For comparison, the typical U.S. hotel comes in at $127.

But where, exactly, are the best deals? Here are the ten countries that saw the biggest year-over-year decreases:

1. Russia: average rate $80, down 45%

2. Ukraine: $71, down 38%

3. Sweden: $151, down 19%

4. Norway: $173, down 17%

5. Poland. $67, down %16

6. Romania: $65, down $16

7. Bulgaria. $64, down 14%

8. France. $109, down 13%

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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after reported bomb threat

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UPDATED: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8.20 p.m. AEST: In a statement emailed to Mashable, Turkish Airlines confirmed a bomb alert had caused the diversion of flight TK2 to Halifax. After a security check that found nothing suspicious, the flight is set to continue to Istanbul, the airline said.

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Every precious inch: these airlines offer the most (and least!) legroom

It won t come as much of a surprise to hear that not all airplane seating configurations are created equally. But deciphering the differences can sometimes feel like an impossible task when what sets them apart is measured in inches instead of feet. Still, anyone who has ever flown across the Pacific knows that every precious inch matters when buckling into a seat for most of the day. Thanks to a little sleuthing by Condé Nast Traveler. here are the airlines with the most – and least – legroom.

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For planing your trip, Bing Travel, AutoSlash and Plnnr can be helpful sites While you're on the road, check TripIt or Tripping for travel advice Once you're back home, creatively preserve yur photos with Blurb

The Web should make things easier for travelers, but the sheer volume of services out there is often more overwhelming than useful. Unfortunately, you don't always know which outfits pay off until you've already invested your time. The Budget Travel team puts websites -- new and established -- to the test every day.

So when it came time to line up our favorites, the task was easy -- we just turned to the sites we keep revisiting because they're so darn helpful. Our top picks can help you avoid overpaying for airfare (Bing Travel), bag the primo room at a hotel (Hipmunk), and never miss a deal on a rental-car reservation again (AutoSlash).

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10 new rules for finding cheap flights

10 new rules for finding cheap flights

If you check peak season trans-Atlantic fares, you may well find that the cheapest option is via Kiev, Moscow or Istanbul. Most cases aren t as extreme as these, but you have to decide whether you d accept a connecting itinerary, with all the extra

The Gateway to Hell : Turkmenistan s wildest draw is its blazing natural-gas

Intrepid Travel offers a 15-day, Tashkent to Ashgabat (or Ashgabat to Tashkent) itinerary that includes a visit to the Darvaza Gas Crater, a trip to historic Kunya-Urgench and a guided tour of the capital. It s an itinerary designed for the truly

Pope Francis to meet poor, Muslims, and evangelicals in Africa

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Belize

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Wedged between Mexico and Guatemala, the tiny and eclectic country of Belize has become one of the most popular eco tourism destinations in Central America for the intrepid traveler.

Lush tropical rain forests, pristine beaches, ancient Maya cities, diverse flora and fauna, and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere are just a few of the many natural attractions that allure the adventure traveler to visit.

Here are 10 reasons why you should travel to Belize now:

1.) Belize is the only English Speaking Country in Central America

Belize is a diverse society with many cultures and languages (Creole and Spanish are widely spoken) however English is the official language, making it easy for travelers to get around.

2.) Belizean food is tasty and succulent

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10 volunteer opportunities for free travel

The chance to give something back, share your skills and knowledge, meet other travelers, or simply to meet the locals this is the essence of volunteer travel.

THERE ARE MANY reasons to engage in volunteer travel, and there are literally thousands of charities and organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for passing travelers.

Many ask for donations or fees to cover costs and others operate as for-profit businesses, but the list below includes only those that cost little or nothing to get involved with and help out:

1. WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

www.wwoof.org Board and lodging is offered in exchange for a day s work on the farm. Stays available from one week to many years, and with thousands of hosts available in 53 countries there are volunteer opportunities suitable for everyone.

2. Turtle Teams, Worldwide

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Working your way round Australia

The gap year spent travelling around Australia is an increasingly popular rite of passage. Last year, the Australian government issued 113,936 working holiday visas, with nearly 30,000 of them going to British applicants. It's a big adventure, but doesn't have to be a complicated one. It's simply a case of knowing where to look.

The working holiday visa

The Working Holiday Visa allows holders to stay in Australia for up to a year, working for a maximum of six months with any one employer. During this 12-month period, holders may leave and enter the country as many times as they wish.

The visa must be applied for outside of Australia, and applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30. Evidence of having sufficient funding for the trip is also required - a certified bank statement showing AU$5,000 ( 2,120) in your account and a return plane ticket. Applications can be made online at the Aus ... Read more »

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Exploring China can rattle even veteran travelers.

And understandably so.

It's a huge country with enough languages and dialects to leave even many native Chinese flummoxed at the thought of communicating away from home.

But traveling away from the big cities isn't scary, and it's not unmanageable.

Traveling for the past few years from my home base in Shanghai, I've picked up a lot of tips -- both from my own experiences and from others -- that make life on the road in China a little bit easier and a lot more rewarding.

Here are 20 of them to get you started.

1. Score extra beds the easy way

Chinese hotels aren't too fussy when it comes to matching the number of beds to the number of people, particularly when the extra bodies are children.

For families, this can save a lot of cash. Rather than needing two rooms, a family of four can get cozy in a twin room, where both be ... Read more »

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Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket are a highly professional company with an excellent reputation for customer care and service. We have been trading in timeshare resales for nearly 20 years and currently have the largest database of timeshare week s available, plus a long waiting lists of buyers who are eager for specific weeks as and when they become available.

We are located in Bournemouth, Dorset in the United Kingdom and conduct our business strictly in line with all U.S and European legislation. Specialising in matching buyers to sellers we are Europe s largest timeshare resales company so you can be rest assured that when dealing with us you re in safe hands.

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Part of the Kuoni Group, GTA has succeeded in the business-to-business travel industry for nearly four decades. Trusted to deliver because of its wealth of experience, privileged relationships and on the ground expertise, GTA s technology-driven approach provides solutions to easily connect travel suppliers and travel sellers worldwide. Booking sites GTA retail and wholesale, TravelCube in Europe, Latin America and Australasia and Travel Bound in North America together process over 21,000 bookings every day, selling 12 million room nights in more than 25 languages online and throughout the world." class='tightBot cf floatLt margTop empDescription'> Powering global travel, GTA provides ground travel products and services for the fully independent travel (FIT) industry and is behind some of the biggest and best in travel.

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These are foreign travel recommendations and warnings for Canadians from the government of Canada as of February 2014. Click on any country for more details.

Note: This map is for illustrative purposes only. Before you go, visit the government of Canada travel web site for the very latest information. The government advises that Canadian travellers are responsible for their own personal safety while abroad.

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$15 Flights with Frontier s Cyber Monday Deal

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Frontier Airlines is offering a Cyber Monday deal with NO BLACKOUT DATES! Fares are as low as $15 for den members and as low as $19 for everyone else.

This fare sale runs for flights booked by end of day tomorrow for travel December 7, 2015 through April 4, 2016.  Remember, this is a starting at sale, so there are a few select routes that will actually be as low as $15/$19.

For example, I did find Indianapolis to Orlando to offer $15 flights (or $19 for non-den members) many days of the week in January. ... Read more »

24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2015

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This is what it looks like when we plan a trip at Fathom HQ.

When we compiled our original 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites. we thought we were creating an index that would be useful for readers and for ourselves. Little did we know it would become the most popular feature we've ever published.

Three years later, the web has evolved and new talent has emerged. After considering hundreds of sites (the internet: it likes to travel), we're proud to announce the 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites of 2015 .

This year, we're honing in on personal journeys and very specific lenses people use when traveling. You'll find a blog that distills the ... Read more »

20 Secret Bargains of London

There's just nothing in the world like my hometown - the architecture, the colorful street life, the even more colorful nightlife, the rainbow of eccentric and fairly friendly inhabitants, and better dining than at any time in its history (no cracks, please). Sadly, Cool Britannia has earned another nickname courtesy of our local tabloids: "Rip-off Britain." But the truth is that especially away from the touristy downtown areas, London doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. If you aren't afraid to take the bus, the train, the tube, or to arm yourself with a street map and walk, you can dig up some brilliant bargains in exciting places. (To call London from the United States, first dial 011-44-20. From within the U.K. first dial 020 for London; for other cities, dial 0 before the city code.)

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Road Trip America

We used to be a fairly normal family. My husband Jared and I worked and lived in a Central Florida suburb with our two kids, Devin and Emma. And then one day I got a crazy idea: I wanted to take an epic road trip across America with my family.

Why road trip America?

My life was good. I was traveling frequently as a freelance writer and enjoying a salary from an extremely flexible marketing job. Jared and I were getting a long better than ever (thanks to a lot of marriage counseling ), and we were comfortable financially. But I wanted more for us. I wanted to be able to spend my good life with the people who meant the most to me, the people who were spending most of their life in school and at work. Extended travel seemed lik ... Read more »

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From kitsch Balkan boltholes to Caribbean comeback kids, via outer space, we explore the top destinations for 2016.

From Bangkok's ladyboy cabarets to a remote, alien-themed US brothel, we uncover the world's best red-light districts.

In the second of our strange skiing series, Tim Neville reports from the propaganda-lined pistes of Masikryong, North Korea.

We jet off with Mistrip, a company that keeps the location and itinerary secret until the last minute. But are we really that bored of holidaying?

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William Shatner to travel across America on custom motorcycle

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William Shatner will boldly travel across the U.S. on a three-wheeled motorcycle.

The Star Trek star announced plans Monday for the cross-country mission to promote his custom trike and raise awareness about the American Legion.

I am taking another step into the unknown, the 84-year-old actor said in a statement.

Shatner partnered with motorcycle builder American Wrench to create the Rivet motorcycle. The Aurora, Illinois -based company said the silver studded bike is inspired by the B-17 bomber.

The eight-day journey will launch June 23 outside Chicago and make stops in St. Louis; Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City; Amarillo, Texas; Albuquerque; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Las Vegas before arriving in Los Angeles on June 30.

Shatner will be joined on the 2,400-mile ride by members of the American Legion and American Wrench crew. The company ... Read more »

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AS EDITOR OF THIS magazine, I often receive submissions that fall into the travel narrative category.

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Some of these submissions are quite good, while some are forgettable. But neither are the type of articles I publish here at Brave New Traveler.

Instead, we opt for the news, views, and editorial type articles that discuss the nature of travel and everything that comes along with it.

Inevitably, this means I must reject many of the hopeful writers that send in their work. Luckily, there are a plethora of other travel magazines that ARE interested in these types of travel writing.

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Your own health insurance may provide the best coverage available. Check with your agent to see if your health insurance covers you while traveling abroad and/or if a rider can be added to extend your coverage while abroad.

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This is valuable insurance to have and covers loss of funds if you have to cancel due to unforeseen medical reasons.

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What to Bring When Traveling to Europe

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The climate and geography of Europe varies widely. Northern maritime countries like England and Ireland are mild, cool and damp throughout winter, while southern Mediterranean countries like Spain and Greece are often much warmer and drier. Do research before you pa ... Read more »

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LOS ANGELES — William Shatner is back as a shrewd, unflappable travel expert in his latest TV commercial for an online company.

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While some of us spend our lives living vicariously through others, some put it all on the line, sell their stuff and devote an entire life or parts of it to life on the road.

It s hard to pin travellers down to a single location, but we ve done our best to track down the best bloggers to follow for up-to-date travel information, tips and inspiration from Australia.

All the bloggers on this list are at the time of writing either:

• living in Australia;
• writing about Australia exclusively or;
• providing a valuable resource for people visiting Australia.

Disclaimer: By nature, the people on this list are a fleeting bunch so don t be surprised if you ve landed on this story 3 months down the track to see some of them in a completely different location. It s just the way the cookie crumbles in th ... Read more »

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Having the opportunity to travel around North America is one of the great adventures of life. But if you physically do not have the time (or the money) to become a journeyperson, possibly the next best thing is to read about others´ exploits.

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It’s coming to that time of year when we all start daydreaming about summer holidays to far flung destinations.

But the recession has had a huge impact on travel bookings; in 2011, there were nearly 9 million fewer overseas holidays taken than in 2008 (by people in the UK), according to Mintel. The market has remained stagnant, but online booking processes continue to improve; just under two thirds of overseas holidays taken by UK consumers are booked online .

The internet allows consumers to research their holidays in more depth than ever before, opening up resorts and travel agents to closer scrutiny. Holiday review sites are popular and can be a powerful influence on travel agent take up – both bad and good.

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You're going on a trip. Congratulations! Now what about all those nitty-gritty details you have to think about, like, say, travel insurance?

Leave it to Christopher Elliott, consumer advocate, writer and HuffPost blogger. to answer your questions. In his new book, The World's Smartest Traveler. Elliott has compiled some of his favorite tips and tricks he's collected over the years to become a better, smarter traveler.

The following is adapted and republished with permission of the National Geographic Society from Christopher Elliott's book How to be the World's Smartest Traveler. Copyright 2014 Christopher Elliott. All rights reserved.

Travel insurance can offer peace of mind for your upcoming vacation. If something goes wrong—if your trip is interrupted or if you have to cancel—you can recover some or all of your costs. About one in three tr ... Read more »

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Online travel agents such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz etc. can sometimes find flight combinations that you cannot book directly through a single airline. This can be useful when there is no single airline (or airline alliance) that serves your route. This is not common for domestic trips, but can happen sometimes for international flights between more minor destinations.

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Following classroom training, many independent agents apply to the International Air Transport Association for certification as accredited travel agents, according to Hcareers. New agents should also develop personal travel experience. This experience helps agents decide on which types of travel they'd like to focus their efforts. According to About.com, developing a niche is an important factor in the growth of an independent travel agent's business.

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While you can buy travel insurance right up until the day before you leave on a trip, it’s important to understand what constitutes the initial trip deposit date.

Once a traveler makes their first arrangement for a trip, that date becomes the initial trip deposit date .

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Shoppers looking for the cheapest airfare can learn something from stand-up comedians: It's all about timing.

Ticket prices are highest on weekends, on average, according to online travel agencies, fare trackers and airline pricing executives.

When's the best time to buy? Travel experts have long said Tuesday is when sales are most often in place, which is true. An analysis of domestic fares shows that Wednesday also has good—and occasionally better—ticket prices.

Though prices fluctuate frequently and the ups and downs of airline prices can frustrate and anger consumers, airline pricing actually does follow a cycle during the week. Many sales, in which some seats are discounted by 15% to 25% typically, are launched Monday night. That was true again this week when AirTran Airways launched a sale to all its destination ... Read more »

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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised to holidaymakers to avoid making uncessary trips to parts of Egypt. But many travellers may be surprised to find out that a holiday does not fall into the catergory of "non-essential travel" not to the travel insurance industry at least.

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The FCO does not have a clear definition for essential and non-essential travel, simply stating that it is down to the individual to determine in their own mind whether the journey is required. The FCO will not cite specific examples, such as if a trip to visit a seriously ill relative or someone going on a holiday is considered more essential than the other.

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2015 is upon us, so now s the time to start thinking about planning your next holiday! Exciting times ahead, but the hard part is deciding where to go and when!

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January – Dubai

Situated in the Arabian Desert, Dubai has very little rainfall and offers heat and sunshine pretty much year round. December through to February are a little cooler so offer fantastic conditions for getting out and about sightseeing, or playing golf.

The Maldives boasts a tropical climate with plentiful sunshine year round. However the dry season runs from January through to March/April, so February is the perfect month to bask in the sunshine on the many white sandy beaches.

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Polar explorer Ben Saunders has driven a lap around the world famous Silverstone race circuit.

Instead, the inch-perfect replica of one of the home of the British Grand Prix was carved into the ice of a frozen lake in the Arctic, where nighttime temperatures can drop to minus 42 degrees Celsius.

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On 22 May 2014, Thailand’s military seized control of the government in a self-professed effort to 'reform the political structure, the economy and the society.' Nearly six months on, the junta continues to rule Thailand, having formed a military-heavy national legislature headed by Prayuth Chan-ocha, himself the former Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army.

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Voucher Reviews

GRANDE ISLAND - INDOCHINA STRINGS - METRODEAL voucher

Posted by La Vie Wednesday, October 24, 2012

BEWARE - BIG HEADACHE.

EDIT:

As of writing today: April 29, 2014. I have received a note saying that this post was taken down due to a DMCA complaint i.e. a copyright infringement. For crying out loud, I have written this based on my experience and I have all the email conversations from Indochina Strings saved as proof that this is what happened. INDOCHINA STRINGS, get your act together! If you do not want a bad review then offer better service.

I bought 4 vouchers from Metrodeal to go to Grande Island Resort Subic courtesy of Indochina Strings. I was really excited that time since I have not visited Subic for several years alrready and thought it was a great to spend a night in Grande Island.

It costed me PHP1250 for each Metrodeal voucher. The travel agency Indochina Strings staff i ... Read more »

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Warning - MISA TRavel airfares.com.sg

I have just had the misfortune of using the www.airfares.com.sg to book some flights. I had expected the same easy and quick service of websites such as webjet.com.au, where you choose your flight, book and then pay all in one easy to follow process, all in one sitting; a confirmation and e-ticket being emailed immediately.

Not so! With airfares.com.sg, there is an almost comical, Monty Pythonesque stream of phone calls, emails, confirmations, more confirmations, requests to pay (but with nowhere on their website to pay) etc etc. Be warned - they say you can pay online , but when you read the instructions they want you to scan in various documents, email them to the agent, and so forth. It is like a pre-internet procedure. You can make a direct transfer to their bank account, but they ask you to email or call them when you have done this. They were unable to explain to me how they would know it was my money and for ... Read more »

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Sources and further reading

Akbari. S.C. Iannucci, A.A. Marco Polo and the encounters of East and West. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2008.

Bergreen, Laurence, Marco Polo from Venice to Xanadu. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.

Bracciolini, Poggio, The Travels of Nicolo Conti, in the East.. Londen: Hakluyt Society, vertaling J.W. Jones, 1857.

Breazeale, Kennon, Editorial Introduction to Nicol de Conti s account , SOAS Bulletin of Burma Research. 2, 2 (2004) 100-109.

Larner, John, Marco Polo and the discovery of the world. New Haven and Londen: Yale University Press, 1999.

Muller, H.C.A. Voorlopers en navolgers van Marco Polo. Leiden: A.W. Sijthoff s Uitgeversmij N.V. 1944.

Polo, Marco, De wonderen van de Ori nt, Il Milione. Amsterdam: Athenaeum-Polak van Gennep, vertaling Anton Haakman, 2001.

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