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TRAVEL GEAR FOR ADVENTUROUS WOMEN 1. A Pull-Over Skirt. Pull it over your bike shorts if you feel like you’re behind is getting a little too much attention in your lycra or over full-length leggings for a cool day in … Continue reading →

TECH GADGETS These work great, are inexpensive, robust, reliable and make travel a better experience in some way. 1. Smartphone. A perfectly usable unlocked smartphone costs less than $250, and a prettY good one for under $400. An unlocked smartphone … Continue reading →

HOW TO PACK LIGHT Packing small is essential. What you bring involves personal decisions and everyone has their own idea of comfort and style. In the end, there is never a definitive packing list. Everyone has different needs that often … Continue reading →

TRAVEL LIST This list is modified according to destination. If only going to tropical destinations, you do not need a down jacket, warm tops, and warm sleeping bag that you need for Nepal or Mongolia. Spring and fall travel in … Continue reading →

WEBSITES THAT CATER TO STUDENTS and Sometimes Teachers. Both require proof of attendance. If you are a full-time student, teacher or under 26 (in some cases 30), you may not realize it but you are already getting a great deal … Continue reading →

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENTS It’s all quite overwhelming as there are so many options. Not all search engines are equal. The traditional big sites either work with or are owned by the airline companies and don’t offer unbiased fares. You need … Continue reading →

ULLCs offer a la carte pricing – you pay a cut-rate price for a seat, but everything else has an added fee: baggage, meals, seat location, any onboard luggage weighing more than 11lb, more leg room, even printing a boarding … Continue reading →

How to Find a Cheap Flight Other Websites Useful When Flying How to Stay Cool on Your Next Flight Country/Continent Specific Information Why do Things Taste Differently? Things to Bring and Do on Every International Flight Jet Lag Where’s the … Continue reading →

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ITALIAN PASTA SAUCES Acciughe— sauce of anchovies flavoured with garlic, oil and parsley Aglio e olio— garlic, olive oil and parsley Alfredo— butter, cream and freshly grated cheese served with fettuccine Amatricana— sauce of fresh tomatoes, … Continue reading →

MER – MIDDLEEAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME Caused by a coronavirus, this lung infection originated in 2012 on the Arabian Peninsula. As of May, 2014, MERS has infected more than 530 people worldwide and killed 145. In May evidence was presented that … Continue reading →