Traveling to a new and exotic city can be very exciting. Arriving in a city that is brand new and exciting to you is always a sure bet for adventure. When the big day finally arrives, here are some pointers to ensure a relaxing and fun trip. The bad side to arriving to a strange environment is that simply everything IS new. You are not familiar with your surroundings; receiving and understanding directions to the motel, restaurant, etc. can be very difficult; and you will likely have a complete feeling of loss and panic.
One important step to help cut the feeling of helplessness is to gather information regarding landing times from your airport and select a departure flight that coordinates with a daytime arrival time. Usually an early check in can be arranged with your hotel. This way you are not caught at the airport/bus station at four a.m., praying for daylight. Another topic to cover is cash. Being in a new city, you will not want to wander all over to find an ATM. Always have cash on hand, and preferable smaller bills. Some hotels and taxi cab drivers will not break a $100 bill. Also, trade in some ones for quarters, for water bottles and such. This will ensure that whatever situation you find yourself in, you will be monetarily prepared. Researching how much time and money it will take to get to your motel is important also. You do not want to reach the end of the taxi ride, only to find you are short the fare money. In addition, knowing ahead of time the duration of the trip will come in handy also, especially if on a time itinerary.
Another survival guide on your journey is to either bring a map with you, or purchase a detailed, specific map of your city. Wandering to find your way is one way of becoming familiar with the layout of the city, and asking directions from a local always is not very reliable either. If you have printed directions for mapquest.com or a store bought map, this will ensure less time trying to find your way and will free up more time for sightseeing.
By keeping these few tips in mind the next time you set off for an adventure, you can be sure of saving time, money, and your peace of mind.
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Arriving in a new city
June 30th, 2009 
Tushar Mathur 
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Jet Lag
June 20th, 2009 Tushar Mathur Jet lag, also known as desynchronizes, it is a momentary disorder that causes exhaustion, insomnia, and other symptoms because of air travel across time zones. Other than fatigue and insomnia, a jet lag victim may experience dehydration, headache, irritability, nausea, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, puzzlement, sweating, synchronization problems, and even memory loss. Some persons report additional symptoms, such as increased vulnerability to illness and heartbeat irregularities.
The cause of jet lag is the incapability of the body of a traveler to instantly adjust to the time in a diverse zone. As the body struggles to deal with the new schedule, temporary fatigue, insomnia, irritability, and an impaired ability to concentrate may set in. The distorted bathroom schedule may cause constipation or diarrhea, and the brain may turn out to be confused and disoriented as it attempts to juggle schedules. Jetlag is in fact is caused by disruption of your ‘body clock’, a very small cluster of brain cells that looks after the timing of biological functions, including when you eat and sleep. The symptoms of jetlag often continue for days as the internal body clock gradually adjusts to the new time zone.
By following a watchfully timed program of light and dark at the times one’s body clock is most receptive, one can quickly reset it to the new time zone.
The following are the ways to avoid jet lag:
• Pre-flight: It is one of the most considerable aspects of fighting jet lag. • East or west: So evidence states flying westwards causes less jet lag than flying eastwards.
• Night or day flight: Depends on personal preference based on experience.
• Drinking fluids: Drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids helps. • Sleeping aids: Blindfolds, blow-up pillows, neck rests, earplugs, and can help one get quality sleep while flying. • Exercise: Get as much exercise as possible. This helps to reduce the likelihood of blood clots and associated trauma. • Showers: A shower freshens one up and also gets the muscles and circulation going again and makes one feel much better for the rest of the flight.
Traveling Under the Ocean by Train
June 10th, 2009 Tushar Mathur The Channel Tunnel, also known as Chunnel, is 50.5 kilometers (31.4 miles) long. At its lower level, the tunnel is 75 meters (250 feet) deep. High speed Eurostar passenger trains travel along the Chunnel and are considered to be the largest international rail freight trains. The Channel Tunnel was deemed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
The numbers of passengers that ride through the Chunnel vary between 18.4 million (1998) to 16.1 million (2008) people. Many people use this method of transportation to travel to another, nearby but foreign, country during the holidays. An average cost for an adult ticket is about $98 to $300, depending on the comfort style (first class or second class) of your trip. Most times, the amount of a one way ticket using the Channel Tunnel can cost less than an airplane ticket.
Preparing Yourself for Sail Boat Travel
June 8th, 2009 Tushar Mathur Innovative ways of traveling seem to be more popular than before. People are beginning to want to experience new things and, in order to do that, they need to think out of the box. One unique form of transportation is to travel by sail boat.
Sail boating is becoming more and more popular as the years go by. People have even traveled around the world in sophisticated sail boats! However, when using this method of travel, a person will need to go through quite a bit of preparation. A “newbie” will need to know how to steer a sail boat, how wind changes and what the sailing terms are.
I don’t have enough space to explain each of the requirement examples listed above but I can name off some of the sailing terms. The more common terms are bow (the forward part of the boat), stern (after end of a boat), port (the left side of the boat) and starboard (the right side of the boat). These are the most basic words used and beginners should most definitely know them! Now that you know the general terms for the front, back, left and right sides of the boat, I’ll name off a few of the parts. For one, the mast is the vertical spar in which the sails and rigging are attached. The top of the mast is called the masthead. The term “rigging” was mentioned before and consists of ropes and wire stays of a boat.
To know the above mentioned terms is very important. When sailing, these words will be used quite often and a new traveler should know how to act accordingly. If an action were delayed, a wind current could pass by and the sail boat could be stuck until another blast of wind comes. Oops!
Test Your Skills at the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
June 5th, 2009 Tushar Mathur
Once all applicants have submitted these requirements, our qualified jurors are shown every artist’s slides simultaneously and without knowing the names of the artist. They will then choose the lucky 200 who will be accepted to the exhibit proper. There will be various awards, such as Best of Show, Awards of Distinction, Excellence, Merit, and Honor. In the interest sustaining familiar faces, the winners from the immediately preceding year will be exempt from the jurying selection.
There are a variety of categories in which the craftsperson can compete. These include the field of ceramics, drawing, fiber, leather, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil paintings, photography, graphics design, sculpture, watercolor, and woodworking. Collectively, the price total to be given away amounts to $25,000.
It is my great pleasure to announce that the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the top fifty Fine Arts Shows that are held in the United States, according to Sunshine Artist Magazine. We continue to strive for excellence with this prestigious honor and we promise to give you the best event that is within our power.
If you are a student of the arts willing to see if you are at par with the best of the best, then go on and apply for the juried Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival! If you’ve applied and failed in the past, don’t let that stop you. You have had a year to grow and enrich your portfolio, and your chances are much better if you did so!
Warren County Farmers Market McMinnville, Tennessee
June 2nd, 2009 Tushar Mathur
The Warren County Farmers Market normally opens every Saturday morning from 7am and closes at 12noon. Some of the farmers market goods include vegetables, fruits, preserves, jams, pickled veggies, handcrafted/ handmade items, honey jars and crafts. This is the best time to shop as the goods are freshly picked.
Entertainment such as live band, song and dance performances and sometimes piped in music are normally provided at the Warren County Farmers Market to further enrich the experience.
I personally love going to Farmers Market with my little princess, Maiah in tow. As much as possible I want her to eat healthy and nutritious food and at Farmers Market I am convinced that every good is fresh and new. I also love to shop there because of the considerably lower price compared to grocery stores. At our local Farmers market I get to befriend our local farmers and able to get huge discounts.
Farmers Market produces are 100% free from harmful fertilizers and chemicals/ preservatives that could ruin your body when eaten. Go to the nearest Farmers market near you and start eating safe and healthy food! Why not opt to do your grocery shopping from now on at Farmers market, so you could save a lot of cash and be assured that you are eating healthy food?
