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10 Tips for Making Traveling Convenient

Published by Alex Jacob

Whether you are traveling for business or fun, you want your experience to be both enjoyable and comfortable. You can make that possible by planning in advance and following these tips: 1. Pick the Right Seats Whether you are able to get a window seat or not, you should try to get a seat near the wing of the plane at the very least. This is because seats along the wing are believed to least affected by turbulence as you are located near the center of mass of the plane. 2. Install a Translation App It’s a good idea to do check out some of the best translation apps and download one or two on your phone if you are visiting a foreign country. This is because with them, you can learn a few local words in foreign languages during your flight and whenever you are free so that you are able to communicate with the locals in a foreign land. 3. Arrange Entertainment If your flight is long and you don’t want to be …

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7 tips for organizing your first overseas travel with your kids

Published by Emma Lewis

Going overseas with your family means being able to share some truly precious memories, as well as introducing your kids to a whole world of new possibilities. However, it can be daunting that first time, as there is so much more to think about than when you were travelling without them. Use these seven tips to help you get it right. Plan as much as possible When you’re on the move with kids, it’s difficult to work things out on the fly. You might think that you will play things by ear, decide when and where to go based on how you feel, and just wander around until you find a restaurant for lunch or dinner. The reality is that kids often require a lot more planning. You don’t want a grouchy toddler crying about being hungry, or refusing to walk any further because they’re tired. Know the area you’re going to, and research where you’ll be able to go and how to travel. But be flexible.. At the same time, it’s important to remember …

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6 ways to cope with stress when you’re traveling alone

Published by Katherine Elvis

Traveling is a wonderful experience for nearly everyone. But most people think of travel as a great experience with friends, family, or their significant other. Traveling alone, on the other hand, is an entirely different jig. If you are traveling alone for the first time, you will find the experience to be extremely stressful or very cathartic. It doesn’t have to be a gamble, though. You can try to relieve any stress you feel by following these few simple tips: Make Sure You’re Prepared for Anything You need to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances when you are traveling. Traveling is very uncertain, and you never know what you are going to go through. However, you can talk to people who are experienced travelers and ask them about how their experiences went and prepared accordingly. First of all, before you leave, you need to research the place that you are going to thoroughly. Know all the sites that people flock to the most, also keep in mind the most famous spots for sightseeing and what …

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Which part of Goa is good to visit, South or North Goa?

Published by Alex Jacob

The answer to this question Which part of Goa is good to visit is really tough because Goa is full of surprises from head to toe. No matter which part of the Goa you are traveling, there is always something special for you. North Goa or South Goa? Which is the place to be? The answer is based on what you want to explore and experience in Goa. Both the regions have their own positives and negatives. Crowd is more in South Goa or North Goa ? North Goa beaches like Baga and Calangute are certainly more crowded with local and foreign tourists than South Goa beaches like Agonda and Palolem. North Goa is good for you if you like to be around large crowds and a convivial atmosphere all the time. On the other hand, if you prefer some alone time or a quiet walk on the beach or on the streets, south Goa is the place to be. Sight seeing in Goa Most beaches in Goa offer a beautiful sunset and a wide …

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How GST is going to impact your travel plans ?

Published by Alex Jacob

India is always growing in the travel and tourism area. Foreign travelers are very much delighted to be in India for it’s cultural diversity. Now the Indian economy underwent a radical change in their tax system by the implementation of GST ( Goods and Services Tax ) through a Constitutional amendment bill in the parliament. The GST is going to impact almost all areas of an Indian. I am writing this article to make you aware of how the GST is going to impact the travel and tourism industry in India. What is GST in a nutshell ? Goods & Services Tax is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax that will be levied on every value addition. Earlier, Goods and services were taxed separately. The states tax only for the sale of goods but not services while the central government taxes manufacturing and services but not wholesale/retail trade. However, now under the GST one rate shall be applicable to both goods and services. One nation one tax GST has 4 tier structure: 5% – common use items, …

How to transport bike by train in India

How to transport bike by train in India

Published by Alex Jacob

I had heard these questions so many times, How to transport bike by train across India ? Bike Parcel Charges & documents Required for bike Parcel.   If you are searching for the best way to do bike parcel through train, you are reading the right article. How to transport Bike in train ? In former, you can take the bike along with you in the same train you are traveling. But now the procedure has changed. Now the Indian Railways will decide in which train your bike should travel depending on the slot availability and destination. As of now, there are actually two ways to transport bike in train across India. The two different ways to do bike parcel. Luggage Parcel Before transporting the bike we need to make sure all the documents are all clear and ready. Especially the important documents like Registration Certificate, Latest Insurance documents and all. Another important thing is we need to empty the petrol tank for transporting it. It’s always good to book from main station since they will get enough time to load …

Know About Power Outlets and Voltages When Travelling Internationally

Know About Power Outlets and Voltages When Travelling Internationally

Published by Alex Jacob

It’s not the currency or the language which will trouble you during your international trips, but the power outlets and plugs. Think of a situation where you can’t use your electronic devices at all. If you don’t do your homework ahead of time, you may be unable to use your electrical devices. Even worse, you may damage them by plugging them into the foreign outlets. So what is the solution to this problem? The answer is to know the world standards well in advance.I have compiled an article regarding this which can help everyone who are traveling abroad. There are currently 15 types of electrical outlet plugs in use today, each of which has been assigned a letter by the US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration (ITA), starting with A and moving through the alphabet. These letters are completely arbitrary: they don’t actually mandate anything. The below diagram from Wikipedia gives us some idea of how plug shapes vary from country to country. Note that North America, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia …

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Things You Should Know About Tibetan Prayer Flags

Published by Alex Jacob

Nowadays I am seeing people are hanging some decoration on their bike’s handle especially on bikes which used for leh ladakh trips. I was in search of more details about this hanging decoration. When I have seen this for the very first time, like everyone, I also thought these are just pieces of clothes with some words on it. Later I came to know, It is nothing but the Tibetan Prayer Flags. The sad part of hanging this flags on bike is, most of the people really don’t know the real purpose of having it on their bike. Those prayer flags you’ve hung on your bike are not just some fancy accessory. Everything right from the color to the words on the flags has a deeper meaning. A prayer flag is a colorful rectangular cloth, often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas. They are used to bless the surrounding countryside and for other purposes. Prayer flags essentially carry our prayers via the wind to get them answered. The objective of …