Travel Tip: Dryer Sheet Aroma Therapy

 
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Those of you who have been forced to carry dirty or damp laundry in a small pack for a few days know first hand just how disgusting it can start to smell. A really interesting tip I heard recently?

Travel Tip: The Rubber Door Wedge

 
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These things are small, cheap and take up very little room in your luggage.

Travel Tip: Snagging the Hotel’s Business Card

 
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While it’s nice to have the contact information for a future visit or online travel review, this tip is more about making things more convenient for you in the developing world.

Travel Tip: Negotiating Security “Securely”

 
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David and I sort of naturally fell into this as a pattern of travel behavior, but it is worth making it part of your mental “check list” when traveling with a partner.

Travel Tip: Cross Packing

 
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We did not do this on our recent trip around the blue marble, but it’s a great idea I ran across recently, and would like to bear it in mind for another excursion.

Tip for the Road: The Traveling Art Tube

 
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Want to come home with some fabulous souvenirs and some cash in your pocket? One thing we’ve found to be unique and affordable the world ’round is street art. If you select things that are created on paper (or create your own), you’ve also eliminated a ton of extra weight and aggravation with […]

Temple Rubbings

 
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When we were planning our trip around the world, I couldn’t wait to see the temple rubbings available at Angkor Wat. That got me to thinking about the possibility of a novice like me actually attempting my own.

Women’s Travel Issues: The Ultimate Travel Bra

 
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When trying to whittle down my clothing for an extended backpacking trip, I found one of the most difficult items to select was a bra.

Travel Tip: Transitioning Out of a House Sitting Assignment

 
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At the end of every house sit comes the time when the home owners return and you turn the structure, as well as any resident pets, back over to them. Here are some ideas for a smooth welcome home transition.

Travel Tip: The Israeli Passport Stamp

 
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Unfortunately, certain political issues make it extremely difficult to enter particular Middle East countries with either an Israeli stamp in your passport, or an exit stamp from any location known to be a cross-over point into Israel from a neighboring country. The situation is further complicated by the fact that nations taking […]