I was a soldier stationed in Bangkok, Thailand back in the early 1970's. Not always having a bunch of money, I used to eat food from the local street vendors. Most of my meals were served wrapped in either a banana leaf or yesterday's newspaper. Some meals were even served off of [...]
Obey Foreign Laws
When you are in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. It helps to learn about local laws and regulations and to obey them. Try to avoid areas of unrest and disturbance. Deal only with authorized outlets when exchanging money or buying airline tickets and traveler's checks. Do not deliver a [...]
Leeds, capitol of Yorkshire, is an often times overlooked holiday delight. Easily accessible by air and auto with a wide variety of recreational and sport activities, Leeds offers fun for the entire family. Golf enthusiasts, art lovers and those who study British history will all find ample diversion within miles of this financial and industrial [...]
What would you do if city authorities ordered you to evacuate ?
There are only two choices - comply or refuse, and neither is going to be much fun. For many it means loading up the car with their family, pets and anything else that fits, then joining heavy traffic to shuffle towards an uncertain future. [...]
Together with last minute flights, last minute hotels are big business nowadays. The idea is that you take a room that would otherwise be empty (often because of cancellations), and in return you get a steep discount. However, as ever, it's a case of buyer beware.
It can be a very common experience to arrive in [...]
The growth of the Internet and budget airlines has turned last-minute flights into a huge industry - you can just be surfing around, and then, right there, there's a flight cheap enough for you to buy on impulse and go away this weekend. If you're thinking about booking last minute flights, however, there are a [...]
There's no shortage of websites offering last minute travel deals. The idea behind these deals is that if a hotel is going to have a room empty or a flight is going to have an empty seat, it's better for them to offer it to you at the last minute for a steep discount than [...]
There are many reasons that make booking a last minute flight necessary. Some common reasons include tragedy, a sudden change in plans, adventure, or taking advantage of rock bottom deals that only become available at the last minute. Because the airlines typically reward individuals who plan ahead, with lower fares, travelers who need or [...]
Holding on to a Las Vegas Coupon and do not understand what you are holding? Well, coupons are basically tickets or documents that can be exchanged for either a financial rebate or a discount while buying something. Usually, they are given to promote the products. If there is a place that is absolutely famous for [...]
A great way to see Pulau Langkawi's many attractions is to rent a car and drive from place to place at one's own leisure. Car hire is reasonably priced and the island is linked by a network of pleasant roads with ample signages.
A great place to start your sightseeing tour is to begin at [...]