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5 Tips For A Great Road Trip

August 19th, 2011 Tushar Mathur

There’s nothing quite like a road trip, whether you’re heading off by yourself and you’re looking forward to several hours of you time or you’re heading off with friends or family they say half the adventure is in getting there and road trips can be great fun and build great memories, so long as they’re properly planned.

Plan Your Route x2

You might have a sat nav, latest copy of a road map and the latest smart phone but you still need to know where you’re actually going maps can get lost or forgotten and sat navs and phones can run out of battery or just stop working. Physically look at your journey on a map and if nothing else memorise the main cities you’re heading through. It’s also a good idea to plan a secondary route, you never know when a traffic accident can leave a road closed and if it’s just happened there’s no guarantee they’ll be any diversion signs up yet and even if there are, there’s always the chance that some idiot has decided it would be funny to rearrange them. Make sure you know where you’re going and make sure you know the route well enough to navigate any obstacles.

Plan For Your Guests

If you’re travelling with friends or family you need to make sure they’re catered for especially if you’re got kids in the car or people that don’t travel very well. It might be your car and you might be the driver but this doesn’t mean you have automatic rights over the music, at least not if you want a harmonious journey. Make a couple of CD’s or playlists up that cater for everyone and if you have to, implement a no singing along rule. If you’ve got children make sure they’ve got something (quiet) to play with. A new colouring book or game for a handheld games console can keep them quiet for hours and if you’re letting them have some sweets make sure they’re carefully rationed.

Check Your Car

Legally speaking we’re meant to check our car for things like tyre pressure and oil levels every time we drive somewhere but this is very rarely the case. Before a long journey it’s vital your car is up to the job. Make sure the tyre pressure is correct (for a loaded car if needed), check all the fluids like water levels, screen wash, oil etc and keep top ups in the boot just in case.

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Traveling with kids – you can do it!

September 21st, 2010 Tushar Mathur

Once upon a time, before I was blessed with two beautiful children, I was one of those women who would decide to go off to other countries for the weekend, just for fun. I would just show up at the airport and jump on the next available plain. My partner and I saw Milan, Brussels, Paris and Dublin in this way. We also traveled through Europe and Asia by train. We had the time of our lives, but those days are long gone now. These days, getting to know our own neighborhood, which we never used to see much of, has become an adventure.

Small kids and spontaneous, last minute travel are not a very good combination. Flying with kids, or traveling by train or car, or by boat, can be a bit daunting – especially if you have never done it before! Yet it can be done, and it can be a lot of fun too. If you are one of those people who just likes to pack your bags and go, you probably won’t like the extra organization that is required when you travel with kids much. But if you want the journey to be fun for the whole family, preparation is key. Here are some tips that will make traveling with kids just as enjoyable as traveling on your own used to be.

Go with the flow

When you travel with babies, toddlers or preschoolers, unexpected things will happen. They usually involve diapers, spilled drinks, nearly missing your plane, or tantrums. When you expect the unexpected, and accept the situation as it is, you will be able to stay calm and enjoy yourself. Relax, and let your journey unfold itself.

Take extra clothes in your hand luggage

You will need them. Perhaps this sounds over the top to some, but I personally like to take two additional outfits for both kids, a few more diapers than I think I will need, and one change of clothes for me as well. This is, of course, in addition to other clothes you will need once you reach your destination. Wet wipes are also essential for any trip you take with small kids.

Bring new toys

Kids love playing with new toys. Before your trip, buy some that you think will keep your kids busy for a while, and wrap them in several layers of wrapping paper. These toys don’t have to be expensive, and it is best to assume they might get lost or broken during trhe journey. Older kids enjoy having a journal sop they can document their travels and share their adventures with their friends once they return home.

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Hitchhiking worldwide

September 10th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Hitchhiking is a worldwide practice. Every continent and country has hitchhikers. However, some countries favor hitchhikers more than others. Here is a list of the countries with the highest rate of hitchhikers.

Macedonia (4.80 of 5)
Chile (4.37 of 5 votes)
Thailand (4.31 of 5 votes)
Bulgaria (4.26 of 5 votes)
New Zealand (4.26 of 5 votes)
Romania (4.19 of 5 votes)

Most of the rules and regulations followed for hitchhiking travel locally, also apply worldwide. There is a set of universal guidelines everyone should follow.
First, always know the area you are beginning your journey from. In addition, having a map of both where you are and where you are going is good practice.

Secondly, carry necessary supplies in a backpack. Sunscreen, a hat, a map, flashlight, pocketknife, drinks, and snack bars are small items that easily can be tossed into the knapsack.

Another guideline is to adhere to all local laws pertaining to the act of hitchhiker. Most places allow the art of catching a ride, but in some areas, it is illegal. To stay out of trouble, make sure to double check the local laws.

While being prepared to walk all day, be sure to pace yourself. If you feel like needing to take a rest, do so. Find a shady place on the side of the road to sit and rest. Enjoy one of the snacks from your knapsack.
Use common sense when accepting a ride from someone. Most of the time, hitchhiking can be a safe and fun practice. However, not everyone who stops has your best interests at heart. If something does not feel quite right, pay attention to that and pass on that particular vehicle. Just because they pull over for you does not require you accept their invitation.

The hitchhiking form of transportation can be an adventure all on its own. It is a cheap way of travel, allowing you to meet a wide variety of people along the way. Following these few tips will help you arrive safe and sound at your destination.

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Arriving in a new city

June 30th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

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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Work in a Foreign Country to pay for travel

January 19th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Traveling becomes interesting and affordable if you plan to earn in the foreign country while traveling. If you are talented and posses certain qualities which are good for seeking job then it’s easy to find job in less time. Communication skills and qualifications provide a better background to start your search. Temporary jobs are available for the travelers to earn for paying the cost of traveling.

Let us discuss the topic in detail:

  1. Traveling geeks often find it hard to limit their budget while traveling in foreign countries and this result in money problem. You can work in the foreign countries by taking stay for few days and can collect the essential amount to continue your journey.
  2. Every country of the world does not provide the facility to the travelers to work. Some countries have the provision for the foreign travelers to work without any legal permission. Travelers allowed to work in foreign countries find it difficult to earn to meet their needs but you can collect the ideas from others and also from internet.
  3. In restricted countries you can apply for the permit to allow you to work for certain duration before leaving the country. Many countries keeping the financial conditions of the travelers in mind give the permit for fixed duration.
  4. You can make the plan of working in the foreign country in advance and can apply to the companies of the traveling destination to hire you. When you will visit the foreign country then job will be in hand and you can work until the visa expires. Duration of the visa permit must be kept in mind for avoiding any legal action.
  5. Some destinations are popular for large number of vacancies in particular fields and you may collect the relevant information from internet for applying before your arrival. You can even register on the job portals before applying for the visa.
  6. Always gather the information about working environment, attitude of the citizens and economic condition of the place before visiting. Working in the foreign countries is never easy task and without any prior information of the visiting country can ruin the traveling.
  7. Students easily get the permission to work in the foreign countries while traveling. Governments provide the privilege to the students to earn money if the need arise during traveling.

Don’t miss the chance to earn good amount to sponsor your traveling in the foreign countries. You can make your journey ideal by having the experience of work during traveling.

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Tips for Lightweight Backpacking

December 3rd, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Backpacking is preferred by many travelers to make journey hassle free and comfortable. Traveling gears are arranged by the travelers for planning any trip. Backpacks are available in the market which help in carrying of luggage easily and keep hands free. Backpacking can be more enjoyable during the journey if the weight of backpack is put into consideration. Backpack is used for keeping the essential items for the journey and it gives trendy looks. Youngsters prefer backpacks for traveling but lightweight is most important thing to put into consideration before you embark on journey.

Here are few tips for lightweight backpacking:

  1. Prepare the list of items required for traveling. Include all the items in the list which are required for smooth traveling. Then it depends on you to choose the items which are lightweight and make another list to delete the items which are quite heavy for the journey. Some items are unavoidable and take lot of space so it’s better to keep the mandatory items first.
  2. Packing of backpack depends on the type of journey you are embarking. If you are traveling to the destinations for adventure like mountaineering, trekking, hiking etc then lightweight of your backpack is most important. You cannot move on your way if the weight of the backpack is heavy. Travelers have to make the weight of the backpack for walking properly without much burden.
  3. It is better to collect the information about the weather conditions prevailing in the destination place. You can plan according to the weather conditions. It is better to keep the essential items which can help you to survive in the extreme conditions. Keeping extra items without collecting the weather details is useless.
  4. It is not necessary to keep the things of your luxury. You can keep all basic essential items which cannot be left behind at home. If you have listed all the basic items then start putting extra belongings in your backpack. You should avoid heavy gadgets and laptop in your backpack. You can adjust without luxurious items during journey but heavy backpack can spoil your journey.
  5. You should not forget to keep the things for eating and water container. There is no need to keep utensils which can make your backpack heavy. Select the items which can reduce your burden. If you are aware that there is no problem of water on the way then you can avoid keeping of water.

Take the help of internet to get tips for lightweight packing for your backpack.

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Travel: Air Travel Tips for a good plan.

November 6th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

So far you travel by plane, it is no matter how much in good condition after the flight, which may be especially long haul flights, and several improvements to be prepared for harsh reality Is clear.

Though, I always regret the fact that the better to ensure we are ready. Note that when you travel by airplane will need to have some.

Today the airport is a mess, and additional security measures are in control. You have to reach the airport, in time to make sure that the international more than three hours before the start before at least means at least two hours if the flight is domestic.

Then after a separate security cameras that must be scanned to determine if it is to wear a bag using a laptop computer. In addition, the baggage of a knife or something to make sure not to exercise.



Today’s assigned seat, all the airline’s online check-in at least 24 hours, before flying to offer. In this case, and win the best seats, a comfortable journey can take this opportunity, please use. If you have children, then apply the bulkhead seat in advance and the room-inch wagons that these applications are usually the first to make sure that the first “has provided the foundation.

To the requirements of the next meal, which mainly live in a pure vegetarian and want to target people. They need to be submitted very soon. To request a particular need for a special meal requirements, but the airline, whether the request is dependent on the position.

During the flight, his clothes and change into something lighter and more comfortable as opposed to the change in a business suit and to make sure that the right to set the rest. To stay a little bit of clothes in the back of the plane change into formal attire of the land immediately before or after the plane landed. Can connect an iPod or anything in the ear, please. Radio and television can still air, but usually have a very boring, so your music device is better to have.

In my case, I think this is not a simple but important tips less stressful your flight, look forward to.

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travel: Discount Air Travel to please – please ticket price.

November 5th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Find discounts on air travel for some of the tricks. Booking airline tickets online, it is easy to make sure that if you trick, so your money is to be. Only you, your best ticket for money to not be able to save money.

Tickets to quickly and easily
Some of the cheapest fares are as promised, they do not always come through. Quick and easy booking airline tickets, you enter them, in most cases, to provide appropriate prices in a position to be able to find it. This is a little search and I do not like to study.

You can study
It goes without saying: the higher the number of store flight to find discounts, is a good chance. It’s basically a good idea to start a simple search. This gives an idea the airline’s choice of destinations from the airport to offer the best deal. Has not stopped. As you have now, individual airline Web sites and search. Web sites of individual airlines, and they often discount rate for direct booking. It does not make much difference, other benefits, you probably, the same low, the search engine company to travel with them, to provide the desired time.



Tricks of the Trade
One of the best tricks of the trade round trip, rather than as a single journey is to book a flight. This time your flight is looking to save money. If you give an example Raleigh-Durham to Las Vegas flight from the southwest to return to another can book tickets on the carrier, to provide red-eye flight. This, in Sin City can spend the most time for money to provide the best flight will be connected. This flight times to use the discount for air travel is the best way to find.

More charges
In addition, the airline lost a lot when the O revenue to compensate for the added cost of training is to look out for the need to search for flights at that time is important. Many airlines now that the additional baggage fees and fuel. That’s what you get in front of the book is looking at the individual airlines to conduct your research is important. To read the fine print and the price is cheap, you can find. In most cases, these fees, is tacked to the airport. These additional fees damper on holiday or business can be saved.

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Choosing the perfect travel mug

November 5th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

People plan many things of their comfort and pack the baggage to avoid the scope of facing any type of trouble which can ruin the journey. Some things are essential when you are traveling in any part of the world and travel mug is one of the sophistication for the people planning the travel.

Following description will help you to choose the travel mug:

  • People prefer beverages when they travel. Tea, coffee etc are liked by people in many parts of the world. Tea and coffee are prepared by the travelers at home and is carried with the baggage for the journey. Whenever the need arise you can drink your favorite beverage. But mugs are required to consume the drink and enjoy the taste. Mugs are also carried by the travelers to pour the tea and coffee and enjoy drinking.
  • Quality checks of mugs are very essential before buying for traveling purpose use. Plastic and stainless steel mugs are available in the market and it depends on your choice whatever you prefer. Usually stainless steel mugs are preferred by the travelers from the safety point of view. Steel mugs are strong and don’t breaks easily while traveling. Special attention is required to check the quality of the stainless steel. Different variety and quality is available in the market according to the variatio0n in prices.
  • Plastic mugs are preferred by some people because of the design and light weight. Many plastic mugs of attractive design and color win the heart of the travelers and they cannot resist buying the plastic mugs. Unbreakable plastic is quite popular among the buyers because of cheap price and endurance. But if you want to clean the stainless steel then it’s quite easy as compared to plastic.
  • There is great variety available to keep your hot and cold beverage as it is. If you prefer the superior quality with little more expenses then you can get the good deals. It keeps your beverage within the controlled temperature and tasty. Sometimes cracks develop due to change in climatic conditions so buy your mug carefully.
  • Keep in mind the shape and size of the mug before you buy. Bottom shape of the mug and the top lid of the mug play an important role in keeping the beverage safe during the journey. Covered mugs can avoid the leakage of the drink in your luggage. The volume content depends on individual choice of the travelers.

Clean your mug properly to avoid the risk of health problems.

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How to plan a tour with Virgo man

October 25th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Virgo people are born in the month from August 23 to September 23. Planning a travel with the Virgo man needs the knowledge about the character traits of the Virgo. Variation in some qualities and attitude is obvious among the Virgo. But the study of the likes and dislikes may assist you a lot during the entire journey.

You can read the following points before planning your tour with Virgo man:

  1. Virgo man pays special attention on the cleanliness. He wants to dress up neat and tidy. So, always check yourself during the journey that your clothes are neat and clean and you are not lazy in maintaining your apparels.
  2. Virgo men are not extravagant in nature and they don’t waste the money in spending unnecessarily. So no need to shop a lot but definitely buy what is required.
  3. Virgo man want that everything should be perfect. Passport and visas for the traveling should be arranged in advance, avoiding any trouble when date of journey comes closer. You can contact the travel agents and you can even opt the holiday packages which don’t require the visa sometimes from the tourists.
  4. Collect the valuable information about the place before visiting the place. The knowledge about the climatic conditions and the important destinations of visit can make your travel comfortable.
  5. Passing your time with the Virgo is not very difficult. Unlike other people Virgo don’t talk cautiously but enjoy speaking everything whatever is in their minds. You can never feel bored if you travel for long with the Virgo guy.
  6. Energy level of the Virgo is also to the optimum level. You can think about the journey with great enthusiasm. At times you can feel tired but the Virgo will keep on stimulating you. Whenever you go for travel the interest in traveling comes if the partner is not dull and boring. Virgo can definitely give you a good company to make your travel spicy.
  7. Virgo is very calculative in their approach. Before doing anything the pros and cons of the situation is imagined by the Virgo. The budget and expenditure can easily be balanced by the Virgo producing the results always in favor.
  8. Virgo desires the luxury in lodging and taste in the food leading to quality of standard during traveling. Virgo can’t compromise with the quality.

Enjoy your vibrant trip with the Virgo man and keep all the above stated points in mind.

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