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6 Important Tips for Travelers to Brazil
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2017-09-21T09:00:00.000Z
2017-09-21T09:00:00.000Z
lauren quinn
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<div><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009192482,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009192482,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009192482?profile=original" /></a></b></span></p><p class="p1"></p><p class="p3"><span class="s1">While Brazil is a major metropolitan city, its infrastructure is not necessarily user friendly - as many discovered during the recent Summer Olympics. However, this does not mean your trip needs to be stressful. With a little pre-planning, you never have to stray from that vacation feeling. </span></p><p class="p5"></p><p class="p6" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>PREPARING YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR BRAZIL TRAVEL</b></span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Obtain a Tourist Visa</b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><br /> To enter the country, citizens of a number of countries (including the USA) must get tourist visas affixed to their passports - and they're not cheap (120USD for U.S. nationals, for example). These can be easily obtained from a Brazilian Consulate in your home country. I have made a simple <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtQ8TWpC_EI" target="_blank">how-to-get your Brazilian Tourist Visa video</a></strong>, highlighting the process. It is best to start planning for your visa 2-3 months before departure. However, I have had many clients book last-minute trips and hire a visa expediting service who handled their process quickly and efficiently.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Prep Your Credit Cards/ATM Cards<br /> <br /></b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1">It is best to contact your credit and debit card companies prior to departure to alert them of your dates of international travel. Many banks now allow you to prepare for your trip directly online. Brazil has mainly domestic banks, with ATMs that sometimes give even the locals difficulty. If you certify that you're bringing your cards, this will help eliminate issues receiving local currency.</span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p4"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009192684,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009192684,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009192684?profile=original" /></a></p><p class="p6"></p><p class="p6" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b>PACKING FOR BRAZIL</b></span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Check the Weather!</b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><br /> Brazil is the same size as the continental U.S., which means the weather varies greatly! This does not mean that winter brings snow, but it does mean that temperatures can be cool. In some states you will need a jacket, scarf and warm socks, so properly prepare for where you are traveling to. Additionally, remember that Brazil is mostly a tropical country, so it's likely to rain at least once during your trip. Last but not least, remember that Brazil is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons are the opposite of Europe/the States (i.e., January is summertime and July is winter).</span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Pack Accordingly</b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><br /> Most people either overpack for Brazil or simply have no idea how to prepare. For example, Rio de Janeiro’s beach scene is very different from that of L.A.’s Santa Monica or Sydney’s Bondi. I have seen many guests bring heavy towels unnecessary for beach use instead of a <strong><a href="https://shop.bromeliario.com/pareos-sarongs/" target="_blank">beach sarong</a></strong>. Or they arrive with a suitcase full of jeans and electronic equipment and end up lugging around extra weight for nothing. </span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p4"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009193081,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009193081,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009193081?profile=original" /></a></p><p class="p6" style="text-align:center;"><span class="s1"><b><br /> BRAZIL HOTEL AND AIRPORT TRANSFER</b></span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Find Good Accommodation<span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><br /> While I am a big proponent of embracing spontaneity while traveling, here it really is best to pre-book accommodation. In Brazil there are no “good" and "bad" neighborhoods, but rather better and worse neighborhoods. But there are “good” and “bad” streets; this means that each street has a different level of culture and safety, and within the same neighborhood, from one block to the next, the streets can vary greatly. If you need a little local expertise, you can contact the <strong><a href="https://bromeliario.com/rio-de-janeiro-travel-concierge/" target="_blank">Bromelia Travel Concierge</a></strong><b>.</b> We offer a free 30-minute phone consultation to answer any of your questions or concerns about travel to Rio de Janeiro.</span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1"><b>Know your Airport of Arrival/Arrange Pick-up<br /> <br /></b></span></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1">A number of cities in Brazil have multiple airports and are often large distances apart. São Paulo, for example, has four airports, Rio de Janeiro has two. Public Transport to/from the airport is often meager, and can add a couple of hours onto your already long journey. Private drivers are much more affordable in Brazil then other countries. Contact your accommodation to make arrangements with a secure transfer on your behalf. If in Rio, we can help arrange <strong><a href="https://bromeliario.com/rio-airport-transfer/" target="_blank">a private, secure, English-speaking driver</a></strong> to be waiting for you at arrivals.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p4"></p><p class="p7"><span class="s1">Brazil can be a very easy and extremely rewarding trip. When prepared for correctly, your experience will leave you feeling alive. <em>Bem-vindos ao Brasil</em>!</span></p><p class="p7"></p></div>
Packing Cubes - The Ultimate Bag Organizers
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2016-10-05T13:27:16.000Z
2016-10-05T13:27:16.000Z
Karen Cole
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009089466,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009089466,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009089466?profile=original" /></a>It is well said that packing cubes are the ultimate bag organizers! Packing cubes are various types of organizational pouches for travel purpose that are meant to help you to have an organized and efficient suitcase.</p><p>These smart bags maximize the space in your bag so you can fit in all your belongings in an organized and efficient way using minimal space. Let's figure out how!</p><p><b>What is the need packing cube?</b></p><p>Going on a long tour can be very tedious. You need to know what to pack, how to fit it all in a suitcase. In case you're going on a business trip, this can be made even more worrying.</p><p><b>So how will you properly pack your bags for your trip?</b></p><p>The very first thing you need to do is to make sure that you are using quality bag. A luggage that fits your suits and other items! Make sure that the bag you use is lightweight when it is empty.</p><p><b>How do travel packing cubes help?</b></p><ul><li>These bags help you to pack more by compressing your clothes or other items.</li><li>You can easily find your items more easily by separating them according to your activity, weather or destination.</li><li>This setting also protects your belongings from being tossed around, minimizing wrinkles and risk of damage as well.</li><li>Unpack easily from your case straight to drawers or closet</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Improve Your Packing with Packing Cube</b></p><p> </p><p><b>Maximize space</b></p><p>Optimize the space in your bag, by compressing your items and clothing. The building block nature of these bags helps you to maximize the available space.</p><p><b>Organize your clothing in a best way</b></p><p>These bags are designed with organization in mind; <a href="https://practicaltravelgear.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-packing-cubes/" target="_blank">packing cubes</a> help you to pack like stuff together or according to your activity.</p><p><b>Minimize Clothing Wrinkles</b></p><p>Rolling your clothes will not only help you fit more, but will also keep your suits looking at its best when you arrive at your destination.</p><p>In short, you can use a packing cube to make all your clothing smaller, more organized, and less wrinkled. If you are afraid of things getting stolen out of your luggage, then you should prefer these bags.</p><p>Travelers who will be moving a lot from one place to another: Sort your clothes accordingly and you’ll only pull out what you need in each place, rather than turning your whole suitcase inside out. For the organized traveler, the possibilities are endless that’s why Packing Cubes are the best option for them.</p></div>
The Art of Packing for Non-Frequent (and Frequent) Travelers
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2013-12-20T20:34:20.000Z
2013-12-20T20:34:20.000Z
Kaleel Sakakeeny
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008813272,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008813272,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="227" alt="9008813272?profile=original" /></a></p><p>OK, for those who travel a lot, you probably have the packing game down to a science. A routine. You know what to take, how much to take and how to pack it.<br /> <br /> Maybe you can skip this article.<br /> <br /> But, if images of jumping on your suitcase as your partner quickly snaps the locks shut, or sitting on the thing while you’re doubled over tying the straps is your version of packing, then this primer on how and what to pack may be helpful.<br /> <br /> Remember the adage: “Pack half of what you think you need and bring twice the money.”<br /> <br /> <strong>And the one, absolute rule that has gotten me in trouble, but I still adhere to: If you pack it, you carry it! Unless you’re traveling with your sainted mom.</strong><br /> <br /> Experienced travelers know that how one packs is as important (or more) important than what gets packed.<br /> <br /> How you pack depends on where you’re going. If you’re spending Christmas at Aunt Milly’s or Cousin Don’s, then you can borrow their stuff if you’ve left something at home. There’s bound to be hair dryer or an extra jacket.<br /> <br /> <strong>Consider these tips:</strong><br /> <br /> • Cross pack. Put some of your clothes in your partner’s suitcase, and some of his/her clothes in yours. If your suitcase doesn’t get there when you do, you’ll have some clothes to wear until it does.<br /> • Practice pack. At least once before you leave, pack and unpack your bags. Taking your clothes out and putting them back, twice, actually has the effect of revealing what you can leave behind.<br /> • Roll sweaters up tightly. It’s not the bulk that causes them to take up so much space, it’s the trapped air.<br /> • Different colored suitcases for easy identification can be helpful when you’re tired and cranky at the end of a flight and suitcases all look alike<br /> • Buy a quality bag with lots of zippered compartments and a good shoulder strap for carrying.<br /> • Some travelers warn that thieves have been known to circulate at airports and check out ID tags on the assumption that if you’re at the airport, probably no one is at your house. Buy an ID tag that folds down.<br /> <br /> <strong>For most travelers, it seems the single most important item to pack are a pair of good, very comfortable walking shoes. You can do without almost anything else. But not without good shoes.</strong><br /> <br /> Best wishes for a wonderful 2014!<br /> <br /> <br /></p></div>
How To Be A Perfect Packer And Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
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2010-06-21T13:20:26.000Z
2010-06-21T13:20:26.000Z
Kaleel Sakakeeny
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<div><table style="width:auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nTT_l7gS301YHD7RhNqqVvof0dzRa7ymPcRZ9zZ0Nsc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_AnBusKXSA8o/TB5uRAFfupI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/L5Ki9YP7IDk/s400/stuffed-suitcase.jpg" alt="stuffed-suitcase.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-align:right;">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/travel.video/FromKaleel?authkey=Gv1sRgCIaWy9qJ5r_9WA&feat=embedwebsite">From Kaleel</a></td></tr></tbody></table>How To Be A "Perfect Packer" And Avoid Airline Baggage Charges<br /><br />Every time an airline adds a fee for a checked bag, visitors to <a href="http://www.onebag.com">OneBag.com</a> jump. And so does the site's revenue.<br /><br />With baggage and other fees layering costs to airline tickets, previously mundane questions like how to pack, what to pack, and how can I pack everything I need into one bag, become a mantra for cost-conscious travelers.<br /><br />Every traveler wants to be a perfect packer, and 3,500 daily visitors to OneBag think they have found the answer in the site's exhaustive information dedicated solely to "the art and science of traveling light."<br /><br />Doug Dyment, author of OneBag.com, knows everything there is to know about packing lightly, and his site shows it. <a href="http://www.time.com/time">Time Magazine</a> called him the "go-light Guru," and with Spirit Airlines still charging $45.00 for luggage stored in the overhead bins, and other airlines certain to follow, Dyment's advice is badly needed. <br /><br />He has some of the best ways to creatively stow your bag the under the seat (no baggage fee), and claims he can pack for a six-month trip using only one bag that will always fit in the free 21x16x8 inches the airlines dole out.<br /><br />He packs real clothes: respectable outfits, a couple pair of shoes, at least a week's supply of underwear. <br /><br />The site's major categories are what to pack; what to pack it in; how to pack; packing lists and what to do before you go and after you arrive to insure you're traveling as lightly as possible.<br /><br />He has lots of advice ("the best souvenirs are friendships and photographs") and links to suppliers of clothes, luggage, books and travel resources.<br /><br />His most important tips:<br /><br />• Make a packing list (he tells you how) and cut it. Strive for mobility (a smart phone not a lap top), and bring only clothes that coordinate with each other.<br /><br />• Don't fold. Bundle-wrap clothes to prevent wrinkles and save space. The site offers a tutorial. <br /><br />* Use a good bag, one with multiple compartments. His favorite business bag is Red Oxx's Air Boss (21x13x8 inches) weighing 3 pounds. $225.00<br /><br />Traveling lightly is a skill, Dyment says, that develops over time. Have a packing plan, he adds, "a goal without a plan is just a wish." <br /><br />Are you a problem packer? <br /><br /> <br /></div>
Key Strategies for Easy Packing
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/packing-tips-travel
2015-09-16T22:08:22.000Z
2015-09-16T22:08:22.000Z
Agnes Riley
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<div><p><a href="http://www.globalmediaserver.com/blog/img/20120403_suitcaseb.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.globalmediaserver.com/blog/img/20120403_suitcaseb.jpg" class="align-center" alt="20120403_suitcaseb.jpg" /></a></p><p></p><p>The most challenging aspect of travelling is packing. Forget about language barrier, cultural differences or anything else. Packing is where the real struggle lies. If you're like me and you can never get a suitcase to close however much you try, here are some invaluable tips to help you through one of life's greatest challenges: how to pack a suitcase.</p><p></p><p><strong>1.</strong> Don't over-pack. I cannot stress this enough. Make a list of all the essential things you'll need during your journey. Then revise that list and remove all the items that you-may-or-may-not-need-but-what-if-there-is-an-emergency. Then stick to that list religiously when packing.</p><p></p><p><strong>2.</strong> There are two main packing strategies you may try: rolling or folding. Rolling is particularly great for backpacks, but can also be used with other types of clothes. The name is self-explanatory and will avoid wrinkles on your clothes, while saving space. If you prefer folding, try folding two pieces of clothing together. The way to do this is to put down one piece of clothing, then put half the other piece over it. Then you fold the bottom one over the top one, and the top one over the folded piece of the bottom one. That way there's a bit of cushion between clothes, hopefully preventing too much wrinkling.</p><p></p><p><strong>3.</strong> When packing a backpack, put the heavier items on the bottom. That way you'll be less likely to wrinkle the lighter items, and the backpack will feel lighter as well.</p><p></p><p><strong>4.</strong> If despite all your best tries you still have to deal with wrinkles when you reach your destination, hang your clothes in the bathroom. The humidity will help with the creases.</p><p></p><p><strong>5.</strong> If you're carrying an extra pair of shoes in your bag, make sure you use the space inside the shoes to store items, such as socks.</p><p></p><p><strong>6.</strong> Don't put any valuables in your checked luggage, in case it's lost. This includes all your documents.</p><p></p><p><strong>7.</strong> Gone are the days when you needed to pack copies of your documents. You still can, if you're old school and you fear we're headed to an imminent technological apocalypse (however slim the odds). But the best thing to safeguard your documents is to scan them and email the scans to yourself. That way, you always have a copy available in a safe, easily-accessible place.</p><p></p><p><strong>8.</strong> If you're flying, don't pack gift-wrapped souvenirs. If your suitcase is opened by airport officials, they'll have to unwrap it.</p><p></p><p><strong>9.</strong> Put your luggage in the trunk of your <a href="http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/" target="_blank">car hire</a>, never on the back seat. This also applies to any valuables, such as your camera, smartphone or wallet - keep them out of sight.</p><p></p><p><strong>10.</strong> Wear the heaviest things you need to take, rather than packing them. That way you save space inside your suitcase and distribute the weight.</p></div>
Your Packing Checklist For The Perfect Holiday
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2012-06-15T15:08:21.000Z
2012-06-15T15:08:21.000Z
Agnes Riley
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008702680,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008702680,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" class="align-center" alt="9008702680?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>Anyone who's ever travelled anywhere is aware of a little thing called Murphy's Law of Travelling. Murphy's Law of Travelling states that the longer the distance you have to travel, the higher the likelihood you'll forget to pack something essential. It works like clockwork. The best way to avoid it? Make lists, stick to the lists, double-check the lists, and never let go of the hand of your son if he happens to be named Kevin and resembles a young Macaulay Culkin. Here's a helpful list to help you get started.</p><p><strong>1. Documentation.</strong> This includes your passport, driving license, health insurance documents, tickets, <a href="http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/" target="_blank">car hire voucher</a>, credit cards, and anything else you can think of. Scan the whole lot of them and email them to yourself just in case.</p><p><strong>2. Medication.</strong> A first aid kit always comes in handy, and it doesn't need to occupy a lot of space. Packing insect repellent might also be a good idea, depending on where you go. You might also consider taking some basic medicine, such as painkillers or any other medication you or your family regularly use. Make sure beforehand that everything you take is legal in the country you are travelling to.</p><p><strong>3. Sunscreen.</strong> No matter where you go, regardless of the season, sunscreen and sunglasses are your friend. If you're spending long periods of time outdoors, sunscreen will protect your skin not only from the sun, but also from the wind. If you're driving, sunscreen will also help you from ending up bicolour.</p><p><strong>4. Toiletries.</strong> Hairbrush, toothbrushes, shampoo and toothpastes.</p><p><strong>5. Tech supplies.</strong> Remember to pack your phone, your camera, and your laptop if you are so inclined. Furthermore, remember to take chargers and spare batteries for all of those. If you are travelling to a foreign country, check whether or not outlets are the same as in your home country. For instance, outlets are different in Spain and in the UK. If necessary, take plug adapters.</p><p><strong>6. Kid supplies.</strong> Depending on how old your kid is, this may mean a whole variety of things. However, two basics don't change until they are old enough to pack for themselves: something to keep them fed, and something to keep them busy. There's nothing worse than a cranky child on a trip.</p><p><strong>7. Clothing.</strong> Pack light, and choose items you can dress in layers, to adjust to lower or higher temperatures. If you're headed for the beach, remember swimming suits.</p></div>
10 Tips for Packing Almost Perfectly
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2020-02-18T22:00:00.000Z
2020-02-18T22:00:00.000Z
Kaleel Sakakeeny
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008655900,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008655900,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" width="400" alt="9008655900?profile=original" /></a><br /> If images of jumping on your suitcase as your partner quickly snaps the locks shut, or sitting on the thing while you’re doubled over tying the straps are your version of packing, then this primer on how and what to pack could be for you.<br /> <br /> Remember the adage, “pack half of what you think you need and bring twice the money?” <br /> <br /> It’s true. But my favorite is this: If you pack it, then you carry, pull or lug it. <br /> <br /> If you’re traveling to see friends or family, you can probably borrow stuff if you’ve left something at home, like a hair dryer or jacket. <br /> <br /> But beyond that, artful packers know that how you pack is more important than what you pack. <br /> <br /> Some hard-earned tips learned on the road <br /> <br /> • Cross pack. Put some of your clothes in your partner’s suitcase, and some of his/her clothes in yours. The same applies to your kids, if you’re traveling with any. <br /> This way if your suitcase doesn’t get there when you do, you have some clothes to wear until it does.<br /> <br /> • Practice pack. At least once before you leave, pack and unpack your bags. It’s a great exercise because taking your clothes out and putting them back, twice, actually has the powerful affect of revealing what you can leave behind.<br /> <br /> • Again, pack only what you can carry yourself, and not just a few steps. What you can comfortably walk around the block carrying or holding. <br /> <br /> • Don’t expect someone else to carry what you packed. <br /> <br /> • Roll sweaters up tightly. It’s not the bulk that causes them to take up so much space, it’s the trapped air. This technique makes them more compact.<br /> <br /> • You’re tired and cranky at the end of a flight and suitcases really do look alike, so add a distinguishing feature. <br /> <br /> • And not any suitcase will do. Splurge. Buy a quality bag with lots of zippered compartments and a good shoulder strap for carrying. <br /> <br /> • At the risk of sounding paranoid, thieves have been known to circulate at airports and check out ID tags on the assumption, usually correct, that if you’re at the airport, your home may be empty. Buy a “secret” ID tag, one that folds down.</p><p><br />• The <a target="_blank" href="http://http//http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/business/06PACK.html)">New York Times</a> article on packing quotes an American Airlines captain as saying he always travels with laundry soap and especially food that he carefully wraps in plastic baggies which he tucks inside his shoes.<br /> <br /> And the peripatetic <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/tips_menu.html)">Rick Steves</a> has lots of tips, specifically for men and women, and some wise safety ideas. <br /> <br /> Bottom line? Travelers who travel well pretty much always travel light.</p><p></p><p></p></div>
Voluntourist Packing Tips
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2011-08-01T12:06:56.000Z
2011-08-01T12:06:56.000Z
Zablon Mukuba
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<div><p>“I'm very strict with my packing and have everything in its right place. I never change a rule. I hardly use anything in the hotel room. I wheel my own wardrobe in and that's it.” - Charlie Watts<b>.</b> How you pack when you leave home for volunteer work, will determine how you get off to work on your project. Many volunteers, especially first time travelers, have a problem in knowing what to carry with them abroad, and how best to do their packing. Add to that the hustles of the airport and being in foreign land where you may not have someone to help you get started. Then, you may end up very confused, during the first few days of your volunteer work. Here is a brief overview off what to pack and how best to do so.</p><p> </p><p>The golden rule is to pack light. The best advice is to bring out everything you would like to bring along with you on your trip, and then divide it in half. Once this is done then you need to pick the lightest suitcase you can find. When packing your suitcase, make sure to put the heavier things on the bottom while the lighter ones go on top, however if you are using a bag pack then you need to put the lighter things at the bottom and the heavier on top, this will aid you in making your luggage lighter to carry around with you, especially soon after arrival.</p><p> </p><p>When packing, put plastic bags at the bottom as well as using them as layers, this will help you to reduce wrinkling, another way to make your packing convenient is to put different clothing in different clear bags with a zip lock, this way it’s easier to identify different bags with different clothing when unpacking, it may also come in handy at customs if you need to open up your luggage.</p><p> </p><p>Roll your cloths tightly when packing them into a bag pack; it often carries more this way. Make sure you have any necessary medication and essential documents with you on your carryon bag. Along with these, carry a change of clothes with you on your carryon luggage, just in case you need to freshen up after your flight. If you are travelling with a group then you can split up your clothes with other people. This way if any of you lose their luggage while travelling, then you will have a change of clothes for the first few days while efforts are being made to locate your luggage.</p><p> </p><p>When doing your actual packing, remember you are packing for comfort, not glamour. The less jewelry you carry with you the better, it will make you less of a target for opportunistic criminals. When it comes to footwear, its best to choose waterproof or oiled footwear. It is not a bad idea to carry sandals or open shoes they may come in handy especially in households where shoes are not allowed. It is better for you to carry clothes that you can hand wash and carry with you some dark or neutral colored clothing.</p><p align="right"> </p><p>Use small colorless bottles to carry toiletries around, it is better to refill than carry big bottles with you, put socks inside shoes and put the shoes in a plastic bag to avoid any messes. Make sure you carry a hat with you, woolen hats for cold weather and a baseball cap for sunny weather. For the ladies, expect to bring along at least one dress or skirt for going out to restaurants or other occasions, pants may not be commonly allowed in some communities, especially at certain events.</p><p> </p><p>Some other things that you may need to carry with you are a small first aid kit, an electrical converter if you plan to carry a laptop or any electronics, raincoat or umbrella for the rain, a flash light with batteries. Also carry with you a money belt or a neck wallet to keep with you at all times, where you may keep your important travel documents, including your passport, money and credit cards.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For more free information and low cost volunteer abroad programs in south America visit <a href="http://www.volunteercapitalcentre.org/ecuador.aspx">http://www.volunteercapitalcentre.org/ecuador.aspx</a></p></div>
Lions, Tigers, No Clothes? Oh, My! Discover the Bare Facts About a Naked Vacation
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2010-07-27T16:10:53.000Z
2010-07-27T16:10:53.000Z
Connie Motz
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<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img width="225" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296534465,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" style="float:left;width:157px;height:210px;" /><font size="2">Are you tired of <span style="font-weight:bold;">dragging</span> your luggage through the airport? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Frustrated</span> that it tips over and won't turn when it's supposed to? Does it irk you when you have to stuff your carry-on in the overhead bin by <span style="font-weight:bold;">pushing</span> and shoving?<br /></font></p><font size="2"><br />Well, if so, maybe it's time for a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nakation</span>. Yep, you got it, a naked vacation. Just think, you'll never have to pack again! You won't have to worry about baggage charges or airport security - you'll be free in more ways than one!<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;">American Association of Nude Recreation</span> (AANR) has over 250 resorts, clubs, campgrounds, and RV parks, where you can choose to enjoy your Nakation.<br /><br />Erich Schuttauf, AANR's Executive Director states, "To avoid added baggage <span style="font-weight:bold;">stress</span><span style="font-weight:bold;">de-stress</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">rejuvenate</span> you, plan a Nakation – a vacation to a nudist resort! All you’ll need for the week (sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, shoes and toiletries) can fit in a small carry on that will fit under the seat, avoiding even carry on bag fees."<br /><br />He continues, "So avoid the hassles of <span style="font-weight:bold;">security</span> screening bag issues, worries over lost belongings because you can’t lock your luggage to protect checked valuables. And the fact that overhead compartments never seem large enough for carry on roller bags. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Take a Nakation</span>.”<br /><br />For more information, visit <a style="font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.aanr.com/">AANR</a>.<br /><br />Photo Courtesy of American Association of Nude Recreation.<br />Travel Writer ©2010 by Connie Motz. All Rights Reserved.<br /> as you embark upon a vacation, whose purpose is to</font> <br /></div>
Luggage Leaves Clues
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2013-03-18T11:30:00.000Z
2013-03-18T11:30:00.000Z
Carol Margolis
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<div><p><font size="2"><br /> <br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">I have always loved the saying, “success leaves clues.” Here’s a new saying along that same line: “luggage leaves clues.” What exactly am I talking about?</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">As I’m settling down to write this, I’ve just gotten into my comfy clothes…sweatpants and a t-shirt. Not just any old t-shirt, but a genuine SkyTeam t-shirt. I donned my slippers with the fancy ‘F’ on them – my comfy Fairmont slippers. I put my book to the side (I’m reading Tim Ferriss’s updated version of The 4-Hour Workweek), marking my page with my Continental boarding pass.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">This got me thinking about all of the travel-related items that I carry with me, all clues to someone who may ever go wandering through my bags. They’d be able to tell a lot about me just by these items.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">In this week’s bag I have:</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Delta SkyTeam t-shirt that I received when my red-eye flight cancelled and I was sent to a hotel.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Fairmont slippers from the Fairmont Newport Beach (hint to Fairmont: I could use a new pair!)</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Loews Conditioner bottle. The conditioner is long gone, but the bottle is perfect for refilling, totally leak-proof and great for a weeklong trip.</font></p><p><font size="2"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008541686,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" style="float:right;width:296px;height:393px;" /><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Embassy Suites rosemary-infused hand cream. Love the scent!</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Hilton shower cap. Great for wrapping up shoes or covering my hair when I give myself a facial.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Marriott sewing kit. I’ve needed this a few times for hem and button repairs.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><font size="2">Continental boarding pass. Open any book I’m reading and you’ll find a boarding pass or two.</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">These are just the items in this week’s 4-day travel bag. I can’t begin to tell you what I have at home!</font></p><p><font size="2"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">So what do these clues tell you about me?<br /></font></p><ul><li><font size="2">I stay in nice hotels and sit in first class, both signs that I like the finer things in life (all very true, but they do not occur as often as I’d like)<br /> <br /></font></li><li><font size="2">I am feminine. I love the fresh scents of high-quality hand cream, shampoo and conditioner.<br /> <br /></font></li><li><font size="2">I’m practical. I heed my mother’s advice and I’m prepared. Sewing kits and shower caps are multi-purpose and are right up there with always having clean underwear.<br /> <br /></font></li><li><font size="2">I’m frugal. Why spend the money on a beautiful laminated bookmark when I can use a boarding pass for free?</font></li></ul><p><font size="2">It makes sense that we pick up items along the way that fit our lifestyles and personalities. What is your luggage saying?<br /> <br /></font></p><p></p></div>