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Phrase book

DIY Travel Expert — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:35:29 +0000

Going on business for a quick trip to a country where little English is spoken? Our suggestion is to buy a small phrase book of the most widely spoken language of the country being visited, you never know when it…

Time zones

DIY Travel Expert — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:01:01 +0000

Experts on jet-lag advise one to set your watch to your destination’s time zone when you have boarded a flight that will carry you into a different time zone. This helps you to acclimatise by undertaking activities according to a…

Back up your pictures

DIY Travel Expert — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:59:57 +0000

Copy your pictures from your phone or camera to your computer as soon as you are able. Portable devices are often less reliable than your computer and if you leave it too long, you run the risk of a failure that wipes out your pictures. (It happened to Kathleen, and a data recovery service was unable to recover the pictures on a data card in her phone. However, the best pictures had already been copied to other devices and were thus spared. The rest were lost forever.)

Take a camera

DIY Travel Expert — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:58:03 +0000

Take a camera with you rather than just relying on your cellphone. Cell phone cameras can often be too slow to catch a snatched shot. You will also not be able to use the phone on your camera during take-off and landing. Depending on the airline and country you are visiting you may not be permitted to put your phone on during the flight.

Wear a watch

DIY Travel Expert — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:56:25 +0000

Travel with a watch. Many of us, particularly younger people, now use our phones for the time and do not usually wear a watch. Wear a watch when you travel because the chances are that they are going to make…

Health precautions

DIY Travel Expert — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:54:04 +0000

When travelling to Africa, South America or the Far East, take special care to find out the recommended and required health vaccinations, at least six weeks before travel. Otherwise, you may end up postponing your trip.

Pre Seating

DIY Travel Expert — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:52:08 +0000

Try to check in at least half an hour earlier than the recommended time. This is of special value for those of us travelling on an airline that requires payment for pre-seating and we don’t wish to pay for the…

Take your own food

DIY Travel Expert — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:26:48 +0000

On many low cost airlines, you are permitted to take your own food on board. This is a good idea if you’re either on a budget or not partial to pre-packed, taste-free fare. Check with the reservations staff beforehand. Alcohol…

Avoid credit card blues on board your cruise

DIY Travel Expert — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:18:34 +0000

If you want to make your cruise holiday even more stress-free, pay the room deposit in cash. This way, you will avoid a double block on your card that takes up to three weeks to be released, after your holiday…

First time travellers to London

DIY Travel Expert — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:15:46 +0000

First time traveller to London? Be sure to get a Travelcard for zones 1 and 2. This card allows access to the trains and buses for central London and discounts on Thames ferries. Also, its often cheaper than buying an…