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Effective Travel Luggage Tips

Effective Travel Luggage Tips

Frequent travelers usually have to deal with many other things associated with going from one place to another. For one there are concerns for their luggage every time. Getting your luggage lost during one of your travels can become quite a nightmare. Here are some travel luggage tips that might help prevent you from losing them, permanently, in your travels.Use TSA approved luggage locks.One of the main concerns of travels are the security checks. Aside from the body checks at the airport gate,…

Common Driving Etiquette Mistakes

Common Driving Etiquette Mistakes

Safety on the roads usually depends on drivers observing proper driving etiquette. Failure to do so, even the simplest ones, can result in car accidents that can otherwise be prevented. Here are some of the most common driving etiquette mistakes that many drivers are guilty of.Failure to use turn signals.Turning signals make it easy for cars behind you to know of your intentions when you wish to turn on a curve. This will help them prepare for your next move on the road and help avoid costly dri…

Comfortable Long-Distance Travel

Traveling can become an enjoyable pastime and experience. It can also be bothersome for those who have to go through long distance trips, either by air or by land. The excitement of traveling can sometimes diminish and foil the fun experience the longer people have to endure long distance trips going to their destination. Here are some useful tips to make your next lengthy travel more comfortable and easier to bear.Find time to stretch out now and then.Whether it is traveling on an airplane or b…

Things Airlines Won't Tell You

Things Airlines Won't Tell You

Airplane travel has become quite common these days. Aside from the convenience and comfort that they offer, people save a lot of travel time traveling by air. All these are mostly what you might hear from the airline industry. But there are also some things that they might not be telling you. Here are some of them.Cabin Air In Planes Can Make You SickThe Federal Aviation Administration or FAA has conducted an investigation whether potentially harmful fumes may have contaminated airplane cabins w…

Security Mandates in Airports

Since the 9/ 11 Attacks, air travel has never been the same again, and it is most likely to stay that way for a very long time.  Security has tightened further and more check-ins are being conducted, sometimes to the point of being ridiculous.  Here are what you should know about the security mandates in airports across United States. Security is inconsistent across the countryAlthough all airports in the US must adhere to the security guidelines mandated by the FAA, some local conditions may di…

Savings Money on Business Trips

Savings Money on Business Trips

The economic crunch has dampened the spirits of every American.  However, that does not mean you do not deserve to have a well-deserved break and go on traveling to your favorite vacation spots.  You can have the vacation you have wanted for the whole year without having to spend so much money.  Here are some suggestions for the travel-savvy businesspeople. Have a layoverWhen traveling across the country, plan on having a connecting flight and have an overnight, or two, layover.  For instance, i…

Travel Tips for IT Professionals

Travel Tips for IT Professionals

Traveling in itself can be a challenge. It becomes even more trying for many IT professionals. It used to be fairly easy going from one place to another. But with the airports and other points of entry becoming stricter, there are certain issues that It professionals have to regularly face. This usually has to do with bringing along certain electronic equipment such as laptops and other gadgets while traveling. Here are some tips that would help IT professionals experience a more convenient and …

Top-Notch Airport Restaurants

The next time your flight got delayed or you had to go for a layover, don’t fret. You won’t have to go slumming at airport restaurant and fast-food chains. Travel expert Harriet Baskas of USAToday.com, MSNBC.com and author of “Stuck at the Airport’ blog, recommends checking out some of today’s top-notch restaurants. That’s not to say that it’s a lot of fun getting stuck at airports. But the following restaurants who received glowing marks from Baskas will surely lift your spirits a little. Vino …

Bus Travel Tips

Bus Travel Tips

Bus travel may be an affordable means to get around the country. But they can also be quite uncomfortable the longer the distance one may travel on it. Here are tips that may help a frequent bus traveler learn how to cope up with the travails and difficulties one may face using this mode of transportation when going places. It’s good to have a travel pal along for the ride.Going on a lengthy bus trip can become quite bring and lonesome at times. And considering the length of the trip may stretch…

X-Ray Check-In Luggage Can Damage Film

X-Ray Check-In Luggage Can Damage Film

Every time you go on vacation, some relative or friend always says something to add to your list of things to worry about. Like you don’t have a lot already. One of those pesky things that you end up worrying about is film. Some people believe that your film inside your check-in luggage will get damaged because of airport x-ray scanners. Their solution for this problem is to use lead-lined bags or luggages. Can x-ray scanners damage film?First and foremost, you should not pack anything of value …