Tips for Choosing a Hostel

For those of you who already walks cheap (backpacking) abroad, perhaps the hostel has become a familiar haven.

Hostel is a good option in between free stay at a friend / brother and hotels are relatively expensive. Besides the price fits in the pocket, some hostels are also very flexible in booking and facilities are sometimes no less with two or three star hotel.

With online reservations, book a bed at the hostel be easy. When the friends you suddenly can not host, or when you want only 24-hour layover somewhere, so the hostel reserves the right plan.

After all, with this convenience comes some considerations that remain if not observed would backfire for yourself. What are the things that must be observed when ordering hostel?
Location

More than anything, the location is very important. First, learn first means of transportation you will use when it arrived in a city. Is the location of the hostel can be easily reached by bus, train, taxi or even close to the airport?

The location is too far away, in foreign-speaking country, would complicate and add costs. Not to mention if you are more berkelling in the city center, for example, but the remote location of the hostel on the outskirts. Location also determines the security. Check the history of the region / district where the hostel is located.



Facilities

Learn what facilities are offered at a hostel. Do not until you pay expensive but facilities are not complete as the cheaper hostels. A good hostel has: (a) website (better if there are reservations online) that contains price information and photo gallery; (b) means good security such as safes and electronic keys; (c) free wireless Internet connection to rooms, because it is important for travel information, reservations and further communication with the outside world.

Extra facilities such as washing machine / washing clothes or breakfast can also be an added value. Oh yes, try to check also the provision of bed sheets because some hostels recommend you bring your own linens. Do not until you add the cost to rent sheets and pillowcases!
Payment

Online reservation is divided into two: the reservation deposit / full of credit cards and reservations in writing via email without payment in advance. Decide which one is most comfortable for you. There are times when the reservation deposit (usually only about $ 1-2) became the most convenient because there are ties.

Reservation with full payment is only made to a place that you truly believe or have ever visited. Email reservation without payment can be a little risky because there is no certainty, but note the tone and professionalism of the hostel. Keep proof of your reservation to be printed in order to manufacture and when in the immigration visa if necessary.

Ask the hostel what happens when you cancel a reservation for one reason or another. Whether they will return all funds that you have to pay? Or there are other provisions such as cancellations made at least 24 hours before arrival? Do not get lost!
Price

Cheapest price is usually for a class dormitories with bunk beds. In one room, there are usually four to a dozen beds - male and female mixed. The highest prices paid, of course, if any, are the rooms inhabited by one person. Bathrooms are usually shared. If you are traveling alone, so the ideal dorm so cheap. If you go with more than four people, you can rent a room.

After considering all, enjoy your experience at the hostel, which became a meeting place for the traveler with a variety of interests. Use this opportunity to mingle, but still respect. A good hostel owners are usually also able to talk with the familiar. Who knows, you can get a good friend or a good offer for the next excursion.
By Sigit Adinugroho. Sigit Adinugroho blog can be visited on his journey, www.ranselkecil.com

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Travels Cheap When Pregnant? No Problem!

By Olenka Priyadarsani. My husband and I love to walk around aka cheap backpacking. And when he learned I was pregnant, we decided to keep traveling - with a record of when health allows. Because after all, our priority fetal health.

Our first trip was not so much. We spent the Christmas holidays in Green Canyon and Batu Karas Beach, West Java. At that time I was pregnant three-four months. Driving a car for about five hours from Jakarta, we passed a pleasant journey.

The problem is coming because we lost about 20 km in the forest. No gas stations (no problem, because our car gasoline enough) and there are no public toilets (the bush was so way out).

I was not able to explore caves in the Green Canyon because there are very slippery rocks. But we are quite satisfied with the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and seafood are tempting.

Week ahead, New Year holidays, we also did not go far, just to Ciater (West Java). My husband and our baby and garden to enjoy the fresh tea, milk and bananas bandrek grilled cheese.

In early January 2011, then we traveled the farthest: India. We are left only with a backpack on the back of each. We flew two hours to Kuala Lumpur, and then proceeded to fly five hours to New Delhi.



Although many people advised me to postpone the trip (my uterus was 4.5 months and India are not known for its clean), we remain firmly off because the doctor said that I was healthy.

Peak winter in India, with temperatures between 4-15 ° C, we are having with winter jackets, socks, and balaclava (hats skullcaps).

This time we, out of habit, book a hotel in advance. Luckily our hotel is very clean though Paharganj is located in low-cost travelers (backpackers). Indeed according to unwind after a struggle with a dirty and shabby Delhi.

The journey from Delhi to Agra is quite tiring. Train journey that should only take 2 hours, stretched up to seven hours due to thick fog. But the trip was not in vain. We are very pleased to see the Taj Mahal, the world's heritage, magnificent stands. It was indescribable, could see a building proof of love with husband and baby - although still in the stomach.

The trip home was worse. The train should arrive at Agra Station at 20:30 the night turned out to newly arrived at 06.00 am. As a result, we stay overnight in a rundown station, sitting on the floor lined with newspapers, piles with hundreds of other passengers. Though the air temperature around 4 ° C. Really thankful when the train finally came, although the journey back to Delhi to take seven hours.

The next three days we spent visiting the historical relics in the area of ​​Purana Qila Delhi, Red Fort or Lal Qila, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate.

Overall we are very pleased with the trip to India. Once in Indonesia, we immediately checked the content to the doctor (faster than a monthly schedule control). And the brother is fine. Stay healthy and start kicking with excitement. Apparently he had wanted to walk again!

We actually have a plan to cross overland from Thailand to Cambodia but the situation is heating up between the two countries forced us to cancel it. We also divert holiday to Phuket, when the content was seven months.

Phuket was a wonderful experience. In addition to the famous beach, we also visited the small beaches such as Yes Nui (not far from Cape Promthep) and Diamond Beach are rocky north Kalim Beach. With motorcycles, we also went to the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Cape Promthep Cape, but also follow a day trip to Koh Phi Phi.

A few days after coming home from Phuket, we had the opportunity to fly to Kuala Lumpur. There we went to several places including the Petronas Twin Towers, Masjid Jamek, and of course shopping.

Currently my pregnancy was more than eight months, it's time to seek alternative tourism on the island of Java, so I do not need to air travel. When you buff the streets of cheap, do not worry, as long as you are healthy can still walk when pregnant!

Ways of walking during pregnancy

1. Check with the health of mothers and babies health previously and obtain a letter from your doctor. In anticipation, I asked for a letter from the doctor since the age of three months of pregnancy.
2. When traveling by plane, make sure you know the airline regulations about the pregnancy. Regulation is different. I always carry a printed proof of airline regulation in order to show if the workers are terrestrial doubt it.
3. If you are familiar with the style of the streets heavyweights cheap, do not force yourself during pregnancy. Choose the hotel is clean because pregnant women need adequate rest after a weary walk during the day.
4. Bring plenty of wet tissue and water.
5. Eating fruit in the course very helpful stamina pregnant women. Besides fruits also serve to overcome nausea when winding or bumpy roads. Prepare biscuits as well (except at the Taj Mahal because the officer did not allow visitors to bring food).
6. Still eating regularly.
7. Taking vitamins regularly.
8. If necessary, bring the foot sprays are usually available in stores, to prevent leg swelling due to too tired.

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Halong Bay sail the Romantic and Mysterious

By Olenka Priyadarsani. Romantic and mysterious. That's two words in my mind when thinking about Halong Bay in Vietnam. Line of karst rocks combined with the blue sea and the morning mist has not lifted to make the atmosphere was mysterious, almost mystical. And extraordinarily beautiful.

Halong Bay is a natural tourist attraction of the most famous in Vietnam. The word literally means Ha Long Bay "the bay where the dragon descent". According to legend, when Vietnam was at war with China, the dragon family down to earth and help the Vietnamese.

Located in the north, Halong Bay is bordered by the waters of China. This place is pretty cool with a subtropical climate. If you have the opportunity visit there, time to stay one night on junk boat or timber ship.

Views of Halong Bay. Photo credit: Olenka Priyadarsani

Tourists usually stay in Hanoi for later toured Halong Bay which is about 178 km, which can be reached within 3.5 hours by car. If you live in the Old Quarter around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, you will find a variety of tour operators.

Seleksilah, and see where the cheapest before you decide. Try to go to Ma May St. in the Old Quarter, where there are several tour operators that can be relied upon by a variety of tour options in accordance with the desires and your pocket.

I myself use the Indochina Sails. We depart from the Old Quarter at 08.00 local time with the bus. Besides my husband and I, the other tour participants are Westerners. Along the way, the tour guide explains about Vietnam in general, the history and of course tourism.

Before arriving at the dock, we passed the town of Halong is very different from my imagination about the city on the shores of the bay. The city is looking not so crowded, but everywhere looks high-rise buildings are not finished. The soil tends to dry, his city was not tidy.

On the pier, each ship has its own foyer. Shortly before noon, we were preparing to board the ship, escorted a small lifeboat. When it arrived in our room was spellbound. Timber ship that has facilities that are not inferior to a five star hotel. After all the passengers go up, the ship began to sail.

Shortly after sailing, we began to enjoy the beauty of karst islands in a sea of ​​blue-green and bright blue sky. Many tourists choose to bask in the top deck. Afternoon was concluded with a delicious meal.

After that, the ship went to Titop, an island which is part of UNESCO world heritage national park. In Titop, tourists can climb the stairs up to the top of the hill (approximately 15 minutes) and watch the scenery of Halong Bay. Thousands lined the mist shrouded karst islands in the middle of the ocean blue.

One of the ships operating in Halong Bay. Photo Credit: ThinkStock

The journey continues to the Bat Cave. Here, tourists can enjoy kayaking adventure ride into the cave, or visit the floating villages around the place.

Floating village in Halong Bay is much nicer than I've ever seen in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Thailand, or Cambodia. Here the villages are more natural, and far from land. In addition, the village is also equipped with schools, health centers such clinics, and shops. Children younger than five years had been accustomed to using their own boat.

By evening, no less beautiful scenery. From the ship looks sunset. Golden tinge in contrast with the atmosphere surrounding the dominant color of blue. At times like this, Halong Bay was mysterious.

The first day was concluded with throw nets in the region Luon Bo. We also enjoy the seafood as much. Crabs, fish, squid, mussels are all burned and ready to eat.

After the morning came, lifted the anchor and the ship continued on to Surprise Cave, a small fishing village. We came down to enjoy this place.

By noon, the ship sailed back to shore. When noon came, we arrived at Bai Chai or Halong Pier.
Choosing a tour Halong Bay

There are many operators who provide tours of Halong Bay. If you have the time in Hanoi, you can gather information with a visit from one operator to another. If not, you can order directly via the Internet at higher prices. But not to worry, if not the holiday season, chances are you got a promotional price.

Choose the tour that you see fit, and more importantly with the funds you have. Tour operators will offer packages ranging from a full day without a stay, two days to four days. Usually the day of the 3rd and 4th will be filled with a kayak tour to Halong Bay areas more remote.

Account the funds you have for staying in the timber ship is certainly more expensive than the hotel. Halong Bay package prices vary between $ 25 to $ 250.

My advice is to spend at least one night in the wooden boat, having to sleep on the boat in the middle of the mysterious Halong Bay is an unforgettable experience. If you have more time, you can take a longer package. What is important, lest you run out of time to mengelililingi Hanoi city which is also very beautiful!

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Tips Select Hotel When Traveling

Tips Select Hotel When Traveling

How do you choose a hotel on the go? The important thing is cheap? Never underestimate your place of rest the night, especially during a holiday or business trip. Here are some tips to consider when choosing and staying at the hotel.

Power of choice

Choose the right hotel is half the battle. Many people only need a few minutes to observe the hotel room, benchmark often only the most affordable price. Although price is a general consideration, remember that all the hotels want a full room and the hotel manager will struggle to meet its rooms every night. So, do not get trapped.

For best results, book rooms in advance through a travel agent and try to be flexible with schedules. Hotel is the target market of business usually have cheaper rates on weekends which they consider as the off season.

Contact a travel agency, bureau like that can understand the needs and expectations. They can choose the best hotels based on service and comfort that is available, as well as proximity to urban centers, airports, restaurants and various entertainment venues.

Reservation

Although online ticket booking already is an option, are still advised to book through a travel agency. If you choose to contact the hotel directly, but can also be prepared with additional costs for telephone costs. Many hotels have toll-free number to call. If no such number, and you must call the hotel directly, you should phone the afternoon or evening because morning is the busiest time is when the guests check out.

Once the room is available, document all information about hotel and travel plans to be abandoned to a friend or neighbor in case of emergency.

If you've booked a hotel room through a travel agency, make a copy of the confirmation of the reservation that they give to you, which made it clear information about the hotel and arrival date and the date you quit. Bring information about the confirmation of reservation or print out the e-mail when you check-in. Hotels may not knowingly enter false information on reservations or not true, then it is very wise if you take all the files on the reservation just in case.

Delay

There's nothing worse than driving all day and arrived at the hotel only to find your reservation has been charred or not there is room available. The key to never experience anything like this is knowing how long tolerance to delay. Most hotels will hold your reservation network to normal until six o'clock. For those who arrived more nights will be asked to guarantee the reservation by providing credit card numbers. With the guarantee you will be safe, even for those who arrived after midnight, keep warm bed awaits. Hotel reserves the right to cancel reservations that are not guaranteed. If you are late, call the hotel and ask them to hold your reservation until you arrive.

There is no room

Although not get a room because of over-booking or error in the reservation, do not panic and lose the spirit. Many hotels will help solve that problem by making a bid to stay in the hotel which is still in an adjacent network. If your reservation is guaranteed charred, make sure that the quality of new hotel rooms in the same or better, and you are not charged additional fees. Hotels also have to bear the costs of transport you there. If these things are not covered, ask to speak with the manager or contact a travel agent to ask for help.

Smiling customer service

As a valuable customer, your satisfaction is very important. The hotel staff have been trained to work from time to time to meet your needs. But the problem may be present, such as bad neighboring rooms (not cooperate). So, look for clear to the hierarchy of customer service at the hotel to get a quick solution. Calls to the travel agency is always a good first step, so that they can talk with the hotel and find a way out of every problem. Although limited to advocacy and advice, travel agents can usually defuse many difficult situations that can satisfy you and the hotel.

At the hotel, front desk staff is trained to deal with problems without involving the manager. So, tell your problem clearly and let them handle it. From toothbrushes are forgotten until the relocation of the rooms, the font desk officer will offer a fast and direct assistance. If your complaint outside of their coverage, ask politely to see the manager. The managers better understand the importance of customer loyalty and has the authority to offer discounts to guests at that time or for the future. If nothing can be done by managers, contact the customer service department. For that, make sure you write the correct name of the person with whom you spoke, the date of stay, cost and problems faced.

Check in

The only matter when the check is supposed to be only when the counter. With the reservations already made, the hotel wants you to occupy the room immediately. If all information has been confirmed, ensure that the prices given are the actual costs. Ask the usual check in time and ask questions about the specifics of the area and the services provided. Ask your hotel's business card to watch if you get lost.

The things that you might need

The things that needed depends on your needs, ask if the hotel offers or provides the following:
Services laundry or ironing board and iron in the room
Hairdryer
Voltage converters
Coffee maker, refrigerator or kitchen in the room equipment
Breakfast
Access to a fax machine, photocopy or printer, Internet
Mini bar
Safe deposit box in room (in-room safe)
Cable tv, movies or video games
Recreational Facilities
Telephone access to the outside
Adequate parking
Fasitas shuttle to the airport or to other places
Baby cot or bed roll

Sleep well - how to stay safe

Security is a priority for you and the hotel. Once entering the hotel area, be careful and cautious. If you bring a car, park in the daylight, near the entrance to your room, lock all doors and keep valuables in the trunk and not visible. If given a choice, ask for a room with a corridor in the driveway. When the receptionist ask the guards to write your room number so no one can hear it and keep your room key as soon as possible if there is room number printed on it.

Once in his room, lock the door with a lock and chain lock and find out an explanation of the emergency exit which usually is behind the door. Do not open the door for anyone even if you're waiting for a friend or room service, unless you know the person's voice, but also through the peep hole.

Check out

Once completed stay, check out properly is an enjoyable experience along there are no surprises, like the goods left behind or extra charges. Check the room thoroughly before exiting, including the drawers, closets, and bathrooms especially behind the shower curtain and the rear door of the bathroom.

Many hotels specify at check out varies between the hours of 11:00 to 14:00. If you need additional time request at the beginning or you will incur an additional cost of one night. Check the bill to ensure all costs accurately, and you receive a reasonable discount. When making a transaction. receipt requested.

Tips

Each city or region or country has a different culture or habit of giving tips, as well as with the tip. In America for example, a tip for the doorman who stopped a taxi reach 1-2 dollars, the figure so much greater if the doormen stopped the cab in bad weather. Well just mentioned who needs to be given a tip. In addition to tip doormen need to be given is the housekeeping staff, room service, bellhop or porter, valet parking, and daycare staff (concierge).

Finally, please enjoy the next holiday at the hotel of your choice

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What Backpacker Mandatory Equipment

What Backpacker Mandatory Equipment

You plan to be a backpacker-tourist with a backpack on her back while walking-into the wild or wild? Well, what equipment to bring?

Here is a list of equipment required to backpacker though actual conditions will determine the destination of the items needed. At the beach in the tropics for example, you do not need a jacket when riding mountain wool jacket but it would be necessary.

Supplies are brought should be kept based on the classification function. For example, store food in a particular bag, lighters or other multipurpose items in another bag. How it is stored like this will help you when needed goods. Bring items that can serve double. For example, gloves or glove tents sleeping bags can be used as a purse.

Standard equipment

Backpack
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pillow
Tent (which will be home during the trip)

Food and Beverage

Bottled water taste
Permurni water (filter, iodine or bleach)
Stoves and fuel
Wind barrier screen (to keep the flame remains lit luminum made of foil)
Pot / pan that has a grip or handle
Waterproof lighter
Cup or mug
Bowls and spoons that light
Swiss Army knife or multi-purpose knife
Foam to clean the pan.

Clothing

Special shoes for the difficult terrain or hiking boots (the soles are not flat and anti-water)
Sandals and socks or shoes that light camping
Wool socks
Dalaman socks (if venturing into areas that dinggin)
Underwear (long underwear) Synthetic to the top and bottom
Synthetic shorts
Underwear
Synthetic T-shirt
Jacket and pants rain or wind
Wool jacket
Wool hat
Wool gloves
Bandana

Accessories

Directions (compass), or open a road map guide
Lighted hat (headlamp)
Tissue paper
Shovels plastic pots
Garbage bag
Lip Balm
Anti-sun moisturizer (sun screen)
Hand sanitizer (hand sanitizers)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
P3K equipment such as tape, aspirin, antiseptic tissue, drugs to cope with the itching and irritation due to contact with poisonous plants, such CORTAID ® Treatment Kit, moleskin, tweezers)

Additional Equipment

Sticks for trekking
Hat to protect head from sun or rain
Sunglasses
Magazines and pen
Camera and film
Alas tent (ground cloth)
Duct tape (a kind of isolation is very strong that can even be used to repair leaking pipes)
Hour hand
Whistle
Small strainer (the kind used to filter food particles while washing dishes)

Special Equipment

Women: bring as many tampons / pads even if you do not plan to use it, camping can result in some changes in your menstrual cycle.
Contact lens wearers: bring your cleaning fluids and glasses

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How To Prevent Jet Lag

How To Prevent Jet Lag

Many people suffer from jet lag after a flight distance and pass through several time zones. Although there is no effective way to avoid jet lag, but there are some things you can do that can help your body adjust to new time zones.

Try going to bed earlier several days prior to departure and sleep as much as possible during the flight. Earplugs and blindfolds may be used to help reduce noise and light.

Many side effects of jet lag, which aggravate the condition, caused by dehydration. So, avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and other
caffeinated beverages and drink plenty of mineral water during the flight.

A little light in-flight exercise can help reduce back pain, leg swelling, and fatigue in general. Perform regular stretching and a walk in the corridor of the plane to prevent freezing of blood.

Finally, on the first day you arrive at your destination, relax. Enjoy your travel a pleasant after that are just starting out activities according to local time.

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Packing tips when traveling

Packing tips when traveling

There are two types of people traveling in this world: those who by nature are few and their luggage can be a little hope. Which category are you? For all the items required for travel into the bag but the bag still feels light and compact look, follow the following guidelines.

Make a Plan and Plan That Hold On

As an architect who built the building, as well as people plan the contents of the suitcase. Make a list of luggage. List of goods to prevent panic in the last minute packing, serves as a guide when packing again at the end of the journey, and useful in unfavorable conditions such as loss or theft of baggage.

When planning any clothing that would be taken, consider the events you want to follow, day or night, and record equipment (clothing) that may be suitable for every occasion. Double-check the list to determine if a piece of clothing can be worn for all occasions. Bring clothes that can be combined with others, based on the suitability of color.

Check the weather forecast in the goal area and make plans based on these forecasts. Make sure you know the habits of local communities, such as wearing a t-shirt for dinner could be a fatal mistake, or stump sleeves may be preventing you from entering into places like St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. For almost all outdoor activities, bring some clothes that can be worn layered.

Ignore the rules of wearing apparel in accordance with the event. Today's world is generally given leeway to the dress code - for the tourists there seemed to be a kind of tolerance. Dark color-black or blue clothing jacket lets you get into a variety of dinners and performances.

Pack or not pack? That is the question!

Once the list of clothing has been made, Guide on it. When packing, Arrange the items you want to take it and check back list. Make sure that the clothes are going to take it's clean and ready to be packed. Contact a travel agent about the availability of various hotel amenities, like a hair dryer, iron and board, soap, shampoo, etc., so you know what you do not need and which should be taken.

For jewelry principle is do not bring valuables if you do not want to lose the goods. Do not bring clothing that may attract thieves. Bring your makeup equipment sufficiently to save space, do not bring perfume if moisturizer is enough.

Special for beauty tools, travel kits are always the answer. Got a travel kit is always available in a waterproof box that will save you time to pack before the trip and a riot after the return. Most personal beauty tools for the benefit of travel is not expensive, so buy such equipment whenever you see so when they arrive at their destination, you are not confused because your favorite hair gel bottle is empty for example. Do not fill the bottle to the brim because the air pressure in aircraft cabins may cause the bottle to be stuffed and overflowing.

Every item that you want to bring, visualize how to make it smaller, like make a copy of a page or a specific map from a guidebook instead of bringing the book completely. Get used to live efficiently. Bring only one bottle of moisturizer for a variety of needs rather than take a lot of bottles of moisturizer to hands, feet and face. Bring a regular toothbrush or razor from the electrical model.

Film and various accessories can be purchased anywhere and are usually easy to obtain, so frugal luggage space by leaving things like that at home. Create a little adventure on the way to find local goods shopping for deodorant and moisturizer.

As an incidental event, a number of items would be necessary. Essential items required include P3K tools, cans containing aspirin, and anti-sun moisturizer, and a special dryer indoors if necessary. Swiss knife will be very helpful, both for peeling fruit or even open a bottle. Remember, swiss knives are not permitted to enter the plane, so pack the knife in checked baggage

Once you complete travel kit, make sure it is packed in a bag that you always take it and make sure it's all in your hands during flight.

Art pack

Now you know what was taken, start packing. Iron all clothes before inserted into the bag. If everything neat and clean, chances are it will keep clothes neat and clean when it will be issued. Button all buttons and close all zippers.

Learn to fold. Fold like a man in clothes shops-they use that method for a reason. The better the fold, the fewer the tangles on the shirt. All clothing can be folded in various ways, t-shirts, jeans, shirts and sports clothes can be rolled and placed in a backpack or travel pack.

Methods interlock (interlock) in folding clothes is ideal for storage in a suitcase. Stack two pieces of clothes evenly and then fold one into the other so that one protects the other in order not crumpled. Put the tissue paper in between layers of clothing will also help prevent wrinkled clothes.

If using a method of folding and stacking, Arrange in chronological order, place the clothing was first worn in the top position. This will prevent the contents of suitcases laid waste to search for a specific outfit you want to use. Pack it with tight or tight. Loose packing leaves room really useful and can lead to crumpled clothing. Avoid any empty space, like in the shoe. The inside of the shoe is perfect for socks or underwear.

Always carry travel documents, medicines, jewelry, traveler's checks, keys and other items in tote bag (a bag that is always attached to you). Such items should never be included in the trunk.

Label each suitcase, on the inside and outside, with name and your phone number, but do not write your home address. If the address is required, specify only the address of the office.

Remove or check the contents of the bag as soon as you arrive at the hotel in order to prevent clothes crumpled added. When you want to come home, remember that the clothes were wrinkled and dirty needs a lot of places. So, check when folding laundry, pack your stuff just like when you first leave home.

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Tips For Women who travel alone

Tips For Women who travel alone

You are female and belong to a still worried traveling alone? What exactly do you worry? Security Problem?

Now many women to travel long distances alone, either for business or just for fun. Although the reason women are generally the same way with men, women do need to give extra attention to several things, the issues surrounding security issues to culture. But all that could be overcome by taking measures of prevention.

For security reasons, as well as budget and comfort, a trip should be planned every move, from packing until the election of a hotel room. American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) provides the following tips for women who want to do the trip alone.

Know Before You Go

Find out information about the destination as much as possible, especially if traveling abroad. Religious beliefs and culture of a region can directly impact on you that can force you to adjust the way they dress and act with the habits of local communities. What is considered sexual harassment in a country for example, may not be a serious problem in other countries. You should not close or open dress that showed parts of the body in order to prevent unnecessary attention.

At the Hotel

Upon entering the hotel, look for officers who will have frequent contact with guests and monitor everyone who enters and exits the hotel. Ask if there are officers who are willing to take you into the room when you enter the hotel at night. Ask for rooms on the upper floor, near the elevator, but far from the emergency exit, stairs, and all kinds of renovation work. Never accept room if the clerk calls your name or room number out loud.

While at the front desk, take the hotel's business card (which is the name, address, and phone number) and store card. When entering the room, make sure the doors have a place to peek and chain latch (deadbolt). If no, do not ever open the door for people who do not know.

Travel Documents

Make two copies of important travel documents, one taken in the course, one for the store to friends or family at home.


By packing smart

Paklah built as light as possible so you do not mind the load seems burdened, and because the two conditions that will make you an ideal target of pickpockets. Avoid handbags or clothes that look expensive. Lock all luggage and use the bag tagged with office address rather than home address. Bring just one credit card and do not put your money in one place.

Transportation

Before leaving, find out which mode of transportation options available in the goal area, especially if you arrive at night. Travel agencies can usually help determine the safest option and make the necessary plans. If you rent a car, learn the maps, write travel route, and take with a cell phone.

Know About Your Condition

Learn map locations to be visited so as to explore the destination, you do not look like a lost tourist. Ask where there is day care goods, and more importantly, where a forbidden area to visit.

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What to Bring When Traveling

What to Bring When Traveling

What are the things that must be taken when traveling to a region in Indonesia, no matter what type of activities that will be done? Perhaps there is an opinion, money can solve everything. So, take the money alone is sufficient. Under certain conditions, money is useless if the goods are required is not available in the local market.

Next goods which must always have in your backpack.

Identity card) or driver's license (driver's license). Without identity cards, you may experience problems when meeting with the police is conducting raids, when checking in at the hotel, or when going to rent a vehicle.

MONEY cash for emergencies in remote areas. A number of experienced back packer save cash in the pockets hidden in their clothing or backpack. In emergency conditions, for example at locations where the credit or debit card can not be used, the reserve fund of secret pockets that can be very helpful.

Hat, sunglasses, and a moisturizer to protect skin from the sun.

SHOES strong booth and sandals or thong

KEY for luggage or bags. Suitcases, bags, or backpacks should be always in locked condition to prevent the occurrence of theft.

TAS belajaan empty to bring your current home.

TOOLS earplugs. This tool is useful if you do not want to disturbed by the sound of the bell wake up call in the morning.

DENTAL floss, tampons, and shaving cream

Waterproof JACKET

DRUG anti-malarial and mosquito coils. There are still many places in Indonesia which is a malaria endemic area.

A sarong or cloth. Cain would have many benefits such as could be hats, towels, or even a cushion on the sand or grass.

THE last is not included but it is very important articles, which you should not be ashamed and should have a sense of humor.

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Tips for Traveling With Children

Tips for Traveling With Children

Three children from Dumbarton, Scotland, was traveling by car caravan.
Traveling with children often make dizzy. Along the way, adults charged are always alert and patient. Therefore, many people do not like traveling with the kids.

But the origin knows the tips, traveling with a family, including children, can create a memorable and enjoyable experience unforgettable. If you intend to travel a family holiday with the kids, check out the following tips.

Before Departure

Let children pack their own luggage. Decide what kind of clothing will be taken (particularly a loose and comfortable), but let them choose their own favorite clothes and do not forget to pack a special toy. In a carry case, inputs are also some sweets and chewing gum, small towel, tissue, books, paper, sealed plastic bag, and if possible a surprising game for every child.

Update immunizations, such as hepatitis B vaccine, rabies, typhoid, hepatitis A for the entire family. If traveling abroad, find out information about additional vaccines to the destination.

At the Airport

Provide plenty of time to check in, as well as between connecting flights. Be sure to arrive early for boarding in order to prevent delays at the last minute or if there is confusion associated with aviation safety regulations. Devise a safety plan if one or more members of the group suddenly separated at the airport. Discussed previously in which the location to meet and what to do if a member is suddenly separated from the group.

Tell scanning procedures to children before entering the door security checks so that the children were not afraid as it passes through the process. Everyone, including children and infants, need to go through security checks at the entrance. All the tools kids need to go through X-ray machine In order for the inspection process went smoothly, remove the child from the stroller. When the baby through the metal detector, parents have to hold the baby. Do not remove the baby or small child during the examination. Children who can walk can pass through the metal detector alone. Children who are older, need to be told that the process should be followed seriously, and threats are made, even though it was just a joke, can cause legal problems.

In Flight

Provide seating that meets current safety standards and should not be wider than 16 inches to children. The Federal Aviation Administration (United States) recommends that children who weigh less than 40 pounds seated in child seats or infant.

The best seat on a flight to the children is the first row in economy class. There is no room for wide feet. If a seat in the first row does not exist, do not put your child in the nearby alley, a child should be seated between two adults. Also good to remember that during the flight you must always get up, or frequent the streets with the children. Do not allow children to walk without your supervision.

Seat reservations in advance can help the whole family can sit side by side or close together. If the plane is full and the opportunity to make a reservation in advance is not possible, ask the crew at the airport (during boarding), the crew may be able to ask other passengers to move seats so that children do not sit separately from parents.

Bottom water bottled in a bottle to drink and moisturizer for the skin so as not to dry during the flight. Bring also chewing gum and pacifiers to reduce the air pressure in the ears of children and the various toys in a tote bag to attract children.


If Traveling by Car

Make a trip by car so a pleasant moment with a pillow and blanket. Routinely stop at a resort. Make sure you have a supply of paper, pencils, toys, cd of songs or children's favorite book. Most importantly, involve the children in the vacation process. Keep all things related to holidays such as brochures and discount tickets in a special place as in a thick book.

Make plans in advance with the car rental company for sure they were preparing a car that suits your needs.

On Location Vacations

Have a daily schedule with a number of concessions or free time for each family member. Give your friends or relatives phone number and address of the hotel where the family will stay, information about transportation, and contact number for emergencies. If possible, each family member is equipped mobile phones or walkie-talkies to keep communicating all the time. Have an emergency plan or meeting place if a family member who suddenly separated is also a good idea.

At the Hotel

Ensuring security by avoiding the possibility of accidents. Bring your own electrical outlet cover and check the balcony and a bathroom of the potential hazard. Keep small objects, medicines, and cleaning of the reach of the baby's hand. Learn evacuation routes and procedures in case of fire.

Things to watch out for

If your vacation includes a trip to the swimming pool, sea, water park, or other places associated with water, rule number one is to never allow the children to their own adventure. Although they can swim, children should always wear pelambung. It is important to know what's in the water, such as chemical or is there any jellyfish. The water temperature is too cold, fast-flowing, and the water suddenly sucked down should also be avoided from the children.

Bring a large hat and a moisturizer to protect children's skin from the sun. Take also the necessary medicines. Diarrhea medicine (though not good for babies), pain relievers, anti-insect, antihistamines, and the plaster covering the wound is important stuff. Talk to your doctor about drug-free before you use it. Good also if you save your doctor even if you are traveling abroad.

To prevent disease caused tecemar water, drink only bottled water or use boiling water to mix the milk and juice, or just use liquid milk.

What is Most Important

Problems can arise and accidents can happen but it never hurts to know a variety of tips for smooth holiday. It is no less important is humor to create a pleasant atmosphere during the journey by giving your children a memorable vacation and not forgotten. Do not let your worries dissolve in the range of unexpected things that may arise, and did not get to enjoy the holiday itself.

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Traveling Around the St. Thomas Island

Traveling Around the St. Thomas Island

St. Thomas, an island located in the Virgin Islands, is a popular vacation destination. If you are interested in planning a vacation to St. Thomas, there are a number of important decisions that you will have to make. One of those decisions involves travel.

When it comes to travel, there are many individuals who only are concerned with how they will get to St. Thomas. While it is important to know how you will get to the island, you will also need to know what you will do once you arrive there. Even if you are staying at a beach resort that offers a large number of onsite activities, services, and facilities, it is still likely that you will want to get out and see what St. Thomas has to offer. Before you can do that, you will need to develop a travel plan.

As with many other popular vacation destinations, St. Thomas has a wide range of travel methods. Many of these travel options you can do yourself, but others may require the assistance of others. To determine which method of travel will be best for you while on vacation in St. Thomas, you are encouraged to fully examine each method of travel. Once you have familiarized yourself the advantages and disadvantage of each, you can make an informed decision.

One of the most popular ways to get around the St. Thomas island is to drive yourself. Since you flew into the area, you will have to arrange a car rental. Car rentals are available all around St. Thomas. When renting a vehicle, you may have to obtain a new auto insurance policy. This auto insurance policy is only temporarily, but it is needed in St. Thomas. You will find that most United States insurance companies do not cover driving in foreign counties.

The biggest advantage of driving yourself around is that you will have complete freedom with where you can go. Driving is also nice in St. Thomas because of the size of the island. During your vacation stay, you can easily drive the whole length of the island. You may find this exciting because it may enable you to get a chance to view the whole island.

While driving in St. Thomas is popular, there are many individuals who are uncomfortable driving or they are unable to altogether. An alternative to driving yourself is taking a bus. Buses departure and arrive at popular vacation destinations in St. Thomas on a daily basis. In addition to transporting vacationers from the airport to their destination, bus route can often take you right into the most popular shopping centers. For the most part, bus travel is the most cost effective way to travel in St. Thomas.

In addition to taking a bus, it is also possible to travel around the island in a cab. Taxi cabs are a great way to see St. Thomas; however, they can be a costly way to travel. Apparently, in St. Thomas a number of taxi cab drivers do not monitor the distance that they travel. Unlike taxi cabs in the Untied States, meters are not used. This means that you will need to be careful when taking a cab. It may be best to request the cost of travel before you even step inside the vehicle.

The above mentioned methods of travel are the most popular in St. Thomas; however, they are not the only ways that you can get around. When making travel arrangements, many vacationers do not even consider traveling around St. Thomas by foot or bicycle. If you are in a popular area of St. Thomas you may find everything you need located close to your hotel or resort. If this is the case, you may want to consider walking to your destination or renting a bicycle. You can easily rent a bicycle for the day or for your whole stay.

Whether chose to travel around St. Thomas by foot, bike, bus, taxi cab, or car rental, you are sure to get where you need to go. Each method of travel is effective. The best method for you will all depend on where you want to go and how much you want to pay to travel.

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Creating a Travel Plan for Your Mexico Vacation

Creating a Travel Plan for Your Mexico Vacation

Planning is key to enjoying a great vacation when visiting Mexico. Taking the time to plan your trip ahead of time is the best way to enjoy your vacation. Planning is not only needed to enjoy your vacation, but to stay within your budget, have access to entertainment, and have a backup plan should anything go awry.

When creating a Mexico travel plan, it is advised that you include the cost of your trip, as well as your spending mo

ney. If you are planning a family trip, you may want to let your children participate in the plan by letting them decide where they’d like to go and what they’d like to see. A Mexico travel plan is also important because it can and should be used to manage your time. Careful planning can prevent burnout. You are encouraged to make a list of the top destinations that you would like to see. Be sure to include museums, beaches, historical landmarks, and anything else that peaks your interest.

Planning your budget will help prevent spending on an impulse. You will find that there are many opportunities to purchase souvenirs in Mexico. With a preplanned budget, you should be able to enjoy the benefits of Mexican shopping. You can easily use calculators to determine the exchange rate between the United States and Mexico. Taking the exchange rate into consideration is the best way to effectively budget your money. You should also plan for tipping when preparing your budget.

If you decide to vacation at an all-inclusive resort, then the cost of airfare, hotel, and food will be provided for. However, it is important to note that certain restrictions may apply. At an all-inclusive resort, you will have to pay for the extras, so make sure that you include anything that you may to purchase. Extra money should be set aside for shopping in the markets and traveling outside of your resort.

Planning for your entertainment ahead of time will help to prevent overspending. You should determine ahead of time what activities you would like to engage in. Planning and budgeting for your Mexico vacation can be difficult, especially when it comes to entertainment. You may find that you and your family will want to make a last minute stop. This is why it is advised that you plan for unexpected stops and purchases. If you have already set aside some money for an unexpected activity, you won’t have to worry about the cost of a last minute decision.

Finally, your plan should consist of contact information and an emergency back up plan. Whenever you are visiting a foreign country, it is important that you create an itinerary with all of your information and the details of your trip. That itinerary should be left with a close friend, family member, neighbor, or co-worker. In addition, you should also register with the United States Embassy or Consulate offices when you arrive. If anything happens while you are in Mexico, seeking the help of the U.S. Embassy or the nearest consulate office will provide the quickest and most effective assistance.

Before leaving for Mexico, make sure that you have up-to-date passports for all family members, as well as other forms of identification. By creating a travel plan, sticking to your budget, and creating an emergency backup plan, you can ensure that you family will have a wonderful vacation in Mexico.

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Ecotourism: Around the World with Thought grounded

Ecotourism: Around the World with Thought grounded

Sunset taken from a chart on the offshore island of sackcloth, the Islands District Great River, Bengkayang District, West Kalimantan. The view off to the west is a pemandnagan toward the South China Sea, which is paved fishing platforms. Ecotourism tourists seemed to enjoy the sunset exotica.

WHEN the tourists roam up to the outposts of the world, they are faced with the responsibility to protect the fragile environment they visit. The idea of traveling responsibly is what is called ecotourism: travel by maintaining awareness of environmental and cultural wealth dikujungi place. The rejection of the idea of environmentally friendly tourism, the same as letting nature destroyed uncontrollably.

Appreciate a Fragile Planet

Apparently, the planet feels solid beneath our feet and can protect themselves from large planets in the solar system. Lo-surface of the earth's terrestrial ecosystems where we are-is a fragile infrastructure that depends on maintaining a balanced and sustainable.

Imagine the earth as if it had hair. Now look great but the more we exploit an uncontrollable, the earth will be more chaotic, until one day the planet is really bald. If we do not also seek protection, the unique and beautiful destination, for whom we buy expensive camera to be photographed, probably just is not there for future generations.

Leave Only Footprints

Simply take a picture or photograph, and leave only footprints. Two simple phrase is formulated briefly and solid core ecotourism. Do not leave any garbage, and do not take souvenirs from historical sites and natural. Carried to its extreme, take the splinter from Borobudur temple alone is a crime.

In the wild as much as possible should never interfere with anything. Let the beautiful stones in place; desk or shelf you will not ketambahan unnecessary burden. The notion that "it is only a stone" would be a problem when a million people each took a stone from the same forest.

Follow the trail

Running the basic rules of ecotourism as easy as following in the footsteps that have been marked, because the trail was to be followed. Always follow a predetermined path and do not be tempted to explore the forest.

Do not disturb animals, plants or natural habitat of the creatures, and hopefully they do not bother you. When we were kids, we ordered a thousand times for not tapping on the aquarium glass, so think about every majesty of nature as a special aquarium.

Education darling If underrated

Extend the reach of your insight and educates yourself with the things about the geography, customs and way of local society who want to visit. The invasion of foreign values can destroy a culture more than the damage caused by a bulldozer. Learn the local culture before you arrive and know which of these actions and your values will not be well received.

Tourism provides a good boost for the local community. By attending traditional events, you will generate community pride will be indigenous, cultural heritage, and tradition. These traditions which presents a more honest perspective and durable will be an area that can be shown than any postcard.

Respect

Respect the personal rights of others and you should always ask permission before photographing someone. Some Aborigines in Asutralia believe that the photo will steal their soul. You may not believe it, but at least respect their beliefs while still storing your camera in the bag. Respect the land is also the local community by always asking permission before you enter the building, temple or shrine. Showing respect will make you gain the trust of local people who very valuable.

Souvenir

Souvenirs is an essential part of every visit, especially for the uniqueness and memories direct memories of a memorable visit. As an eco-tourist who cares, do not ever buy products made from endangered plants or animals, such as ivory, tortoiseshell, leather, and fur. Buy souvenirs from local artists to maintain the continuity of tradition and local culture.

Share this idea and eat in the dining-owned by local residents to explore the gastronomic world is as important as visiting the main visit is very popular with tourists. Choose inns, hotels, and local guides. Also use taxis, buses and local car rental agency.

Environmental Organization Supports

Action ecological rescue of the most easy thing to do is to support conservation-oriented organization, which works to protect the environment. Choose the tour operators and guides are responsible, that its policies based on ecological awareness.

However World Is Small

Around the world with environmental awareness in the head would be more fun; challenge you to learn a lot about the places and people you visit and help local communities sustain a fragile environment, economic and cultural development. That way, your trip also had a positive impact. (TravelSense.org / EGP)

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Travel to Bali

Bali is one of over 13,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago and is located just over 2 kilometres from the eastern tip of the island of Java and west of the island of Lombok. The island home of approximately 4 million people is approximately 144 kilometres from east to west and 80 kilometres north to south.
The islands varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides provide a picturesque backdrop to the colourful and deeply spiritual culture of this 'Island of The Gods'.



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Make your travel as cheap as you can!

Traveling does not need to put you in the poor house, just follow these 10 cheap travel tips to save money and still enjoy your vacation.

Carry Snacks With You
Buying snacks in bulk before you go and dividing them up into zip lock bags saves the cost and hassle of purchasing snack foods while traveling.

Bring Along A Water Bottle
Cheap travel tips do not need to be time consuming and inconvenient. This one is easy and simple. Just pack a nice water bottle and refill it whenever you get the chance, so you don't have to purchase bottled water.

Look For PackagesFinding packages for services and attractions can be one of the most invaluable of all cheap travel tips. Package deals can be found on most things, from shuttle rides if you purchase round trip in advance, to hotel room rates that include free breakfast.

Walk Places
This tip can save you a lot of money and has the added benefit of allowing you to get your exercise in. It is also a great way to explore a new area.

Use Grocery Stores
Every meal does not need to be eaten at a restaurant. It can be great fun to find a grocery store and buy something from the deli and take it to a nearby park.

Bring Along Entertainment
Many people spend their time on vacation jumping from one attraction to another with no time in between. Why not bring along a book or camera and spend a day or two relaxing?

Save Extra FoodIf you receive extra food on an airplane or with a meal, bring it with you so that you have a snack available and do not have to purchase one.

Go Camping
Road trips can really add up when you are staying in a hotel every night. Why not bring along a tent and spend some of the nights camping. You can alternate nights between a hotel and tent in order to avoid feeling grungy.

Plan Your Trips During Off-Times
Cheap travel tips can include staying at quality, premium places. This can be achieved through finding the times that are considered off-season and planning your trip during that time. Most hotels and attractions have times of the year when they fill up and can demand higher prices, but also times of the year when they do not get a lot of visitors and are willing to offer great deals to allure guests.

Don't Be Afraid To Request Forgotten ItemsIf you forget a toothbrush or razor do not hesitate to call the front desk if you are staying at a hotel and asking for one. Most hotels have extras like this available and it saves you the money of purchasing one.

Follow these ten cheap travel tips to make your vacation cost effective and stress-free.

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The Lure of Europe - Travelling Tips

The Lure of Europe

Falling in love in Paris, eating grilled octopus in Greece. The books to explore Europe's stock.



Ilana Tan
"Autumn in Paris" is the second novel of the quartet of novels written by Ilana Tan themed season. It is a love story between Tara Dupont and Tatsuya Fujisawa. They met in Paris and, like people in love, each of happiness, until finally they separate the bitter truth. The theme basically normal, but the plot is difficult to predict. Romantic literature which invites you to fly to Paris and feel the joy of falling in love.

Sarah's Key
Tatiana de Rosnay
This fiction novel tells the dark history of French government arrest and lock up 13 thousand Jews in the Vel 'd'Hiv for later deported to Auschwitz. The focus of the story is Julia, a young journalist from America who wanted to write a story about the 60th anniversary of the event. "Sarah's Key" helps us understand the black Babakan in French history, a story which is then recognized by President Jacques Chirac in 1995.

Jamie does ... Spain, Italy, Sweden, Morocco, Greece, France
Jamie Oliver
Through this book, Jamie Oliver offers a culinary perspective to understand Europe and Africa. He traveled to Spain, Italy, Sweden, Greece, and Morocco in order to pursue the specialty of each country, ranging from risotto, paella, tagine, grilled octopus unique to Greece. Each chapter explores the menus from one area, complete with name and recipe. Accompanied with slick photographs, this book is worth reading the adventurers so tongue.

The Art of Travel
Alain de Botton
This book provides an important tips for travelers: open your eyes and observe the surrounding environment. Alain de Botton explore the inner impulse that makes us always want to escape from the routines, as well as explaining why the disappointment is an inherent part of every trip. A fundamental question posed book is quite simple: what is the purpose of traveling?

A Mosque in Munich
Ian Johnson
336 pages thick book is based on research into and interviews with more than 30 people. Ian Johnson, Pulitzer Prize winner, presents the fascinating story about the existence of a mosque in Germany is touted to be "home" for the Islamic radical group, a story that was begun in the era of cold war in which America plays a role in "nurturing" the militants in Europe. Written by investigative journalism approach, Johnson dug the perpetrators point of view without any ideological bias.

Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks from Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West
Shannon McKenna Schmidt & Joni Rendon

Hundreds of tourist destinations that inspired great authors in this book beautifully written. Interestingly, the unique facts behind the scenes also inserted. Example of Agatha Christie who got the idea of writing "Murder on the Orient Express" after a flood trapped in Greece on the way up the train. Or building Westminster Abbey in London that inspired novelist Robert Browning and Charles Dickens. This book also provides information on more than 500 museums, homes, restaurants, bars, lodging, parks, cemetery, and festivals related to the novel, poetry, and the authors.

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Travel to the United States, prepared to face tight security

 
PLANNING a trip to America? Be prepared to deal with stringent security barricades as new measures to thwart terrorism efforts. If not ready, you may not get there.

Here's what you need to know about the scanner body and Secure Flight, a new program that requires travelers to provide more information when booking tickets.

The presence of body scan tool grows in various U.S. airports. Officially known as the Advanced Imaging Technology machines, scan tool will take a detailed picture of the human body.

Currently, there are nearly 300 scanning device in 61 U.S. airports, whether large or small. However, it is only a fraction of 382 primary airports that are listed in the U.S. Department of Transportation. Scanning device is used in big cities like San Francisco, Miami and Las Vegas, but not in New York.

Transportation Security Administration, which oversees airport security, hoping to have 450 machines that everything will be installed at the end of the year, although not told the new location. This machine will be able to detect plastic or chemical explosives, and weapons are not made of metal.

There are two types of scan tools. One of them is a portal which requires the passenger side six feet in it with his hands above his head, while the radio wave technology to check the body to produce three-dimensional image.

The device emits about 10,000 times less energy than cell phone radio frequencies, according to Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Models using X-ray technology It looks like two big boxes side by side. Travelers who come must be stopped briefly while the machine takes a picture on the monitor. TSA said the radiation was equivalent to 2 minutes on an airplane.

In addition to the two scanning device, other things that will be applied is the Secure Flight or flight safety. This is a behind the scenes efforts TSA to match the person alleged to potential terrorists to the list.

The program has been launched in stages, which will officially begin on 1 November. The program requires airlines to collect passenger's full name, date of birth and gender on the reservation. Passengers who do not provide information, at least 72 hours before the flight was not going to get a boarding pass.

You also can have problems when I arrived at the airport if the name on the ticket does not match as listed on the identification of government.

Before leaving, some of this information may be useful for you.

* Check the spelling of your ticket. Contact the airline if you find any errors.
* Do not use a nickname when booking.
* If you recently married or changed your name, flight ticket messages with the same name on the passport.
* Pay attention. Make sure the order with full name because a small difference can cause a security agent at the airport to do a double-take and slow you down.

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Sweet Adventure in Bali (Must Visit)

Bali was never-ending to be explored. One great if anyone thinks a trip to Bali will only find tourist attraction, where shopping, dining, and the same hotel. Means-whoever he is-not to feel the meaning of "life" in the real Bali. For Honeymooners, try some alternative places to have fun below. After that, you could just say, "We Love Bali!"

Sweet Dreams
http://www.villadedaun.com/villas.html
Villa de Daun - (Jl. Raya Legian Kuta, Bali PH: 0361-756276)

In accordance with the philosophy that want to provide shade, the term "Kuta's Little Secret" sums carried by Villa de leaves, the only Villa on the Kuta area. The atmosphere is very warm, calm, at once luxurious, is a mixture of Balinese and modern feel of a thick.

Located in the middle of Legian Kuta dynamism will bring you both as if into another world. Some of the uniqueness that will make you smile, smile with delight themselves when entering this villa is that you no trouble finding places to shop, hangout, mini market, and mileage 15-20 minutes to the airport. The place is a little further inside, a transition from the crowd is dotted with villas kuta.

Not quite up there alone. In it, you will be pampered with greetings from the crew hotel if you are already familiar with because the mention of a proper name and friendly, sweet surprises inside the villa once you arrive, and breakfast at the villa (another surprise, you wake up in the morning with breakfast are already available in the Pool area in your villa).

Do not forget to try dala Spa, which received Best New Spa of Asia Spa & Wellness Gold Awards in 2007. Well, well, curious is not it? How are composed with 7 spa treatment rooms with different ambience will satisfy you?

Villa de Daun will be charming you with 12 villas and 15 of its bedrooms equipped with private pool and kitchen. Among these there is also a gazebo or outdoor bathtub.
Well, for those of you who took the Honeymoon Package, it is definitely going to get a candle light dinner in the villa specially prepared by the hotel and Balinese Massages at Dala Spa.
Hm, not a lie to say, so get out of this villa, you will feel like being born again. Good luck.

Ranadi Villa - (Jl. Drupadi No. 28 Seminyak - Tel: 0361-737908)

For enthusiasts of antiques, there will be your paradise. For antique enthusiasts, meaning this is where "heaven" you. Do not worry, not the creepy dark atmosphere that you will both discover, but shades of white, open, accompanied by crystal clear blue cloud Bali. You will prove it own when relaxing on the terrace that doubles as living room in your villa.

This colonial-style villa has a uniqueness in her bathroom. While 32''LCD TV will accompany your rest time in the room which also features a long sofa, the 19''LCD TV will accompany your time soaking in the bath (psst, you too can open a wide window associated with swimming pools .) Toilet and shower were separate from his cubicle and is located in a semi outdoor area.

For women must be feeling very happy, because in it there is a full body mirror. Well, see for yourself when you do not want to finish your shower activity (more fun when done together with the he right?).
Design that opens in in a private villa hidden deliberately created to help make you both feel free. Hm ... interested?
Dare to Try .... ?

Spicy Rice Mother Andhika
Do not say you "enthusiast" spicy prior to "conquer" spicy rice stall is located in Tuban area roadside. Delicacy and magnitude of spiciness flavor will make you (probably) overwhelmed, as well as addiction. Side dishes that are available vary, but are always a favorite is the chicken skin is crispy and tasty. Oh yes, do not forget to try both types of sauces, especially the famous ghost chili!

Warung Mak Beng
(Jl. Hang Tuah No. 45, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali. Telp: 0361-282633)
No less with spicy rice Andhika Mother, mother sauce Beng also hero. Lauknya only 2 types of fried fish and fish soup, but every guest who came second was treated to direct these types of side dishes complete with sauce and rice. You must be patient when it comes to this tiny diner because the queue is always long and when you eat, usually have attended people looking for seats. Warning: 5 pm usually been closed due to run out!

Javanese cuisine
For those of you who missed the shop or home cooking cuisine, come to "Mix-Mix Mrs. Widya" on Jl. Sunset Block C, North maze (tel: 0361-766291) and "Warung Colleagues" in Petitenget No. 98 A, Kerobokan Kuta Bali (tel: 0361 732 480). The price is cheap to order a festive side dishes, will derail your diet program with a very pleasant way, without the slightest remorse! The two small dining is perfect for breakfast.

Italian Cafes
(Jl. Kunti No. 2, Legian - Kuta PH 0361-737437)
Pasta fan, this is where you indulge tongue. Perelu not use formal wear. Because the place and the price is standard 'shop' then with just dressed casually, you can enjoy quality food 'fine dining'. For this type of pasta from around Rp. Of up to USD 20,000. 50.000an. Pepperoni pizza was still burned in large furnaces. There's no other way, besides the two of you should go to a place that provides Spaghetti Aglio Aolio very delicious.

Lasal
(Jl. Drupadi II - Seminyak PH 0361-738321)
Reportedly, the philosophy Resto & Lounge spanish-style food is "Life's Not Life Without Salt." The place is perfect for dinner with the him, while relaxing after a day exhausted around. Decorated candles, small lamps and lanterns of different colors, will certainly make the atmosphere more romantic. Lasal taste in the tongue is quite foreign to Indonesia, but there is a menu that is safe and delicious to try the Tempura Snapper and Patatas Bravas For here you are also buying mood, so do not be surprised if the price is quite expensive. Starting from Rp 20,000 to Rp 200,000's.

Sweet memories ..
Believe me, shopping is not only in Kuta and Seminyak. And Ubud, not just an isolated rice field area of boring. Shopping souvenir and decorative lights while enjoying the views, most right in doing along Ubud. Try to areas Tegalalang and trekking rice terrace. More exciting yet, if you are both riding to the area.
You two can reinforce each other in love again with a look at UC Silver silver jewelry that has stood since 1989 with a unique design and quality export. If there is time, try to peek his workshop. Here, you can find various products masterpiece. In fact, you can also created a special design. Do not forget, to try serving coffee, tea and traditional snacks. (Ari Anastasia CHR)

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Travelling Tips In Jakarta

Passport and Visas

Citizens of 11 countries will get the VISA FREE to visit Indonesia : Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hongkong, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam. Citizens of 52 countries will be offered the facility VISA ON ARRIVAL, they are : Afrika Selatan, Amerika Serikat, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgia, Belanda, Brasilia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Emirat arab, Estonia, Finlandia, Hongaria, India, Inggris, Irlandia, Islandia, Italia, Jepang, Jerman, Kamboja, Kanada, Korea Selatan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Maladewa, Malta, Meksiko, Mesir, Monaco, Norwegia, Oman, Perancis, Polandia, Portugal, Qatar, Republik Rakyat China, Rusia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Spanyol, Suriname, Swedia, Swiss, Taiwan, Yunani. The procedure on the airport should not take more than 7 minutes. Indonesia will charge foreigners US$ 25 for a 30-day non renewable visa or US$ 10 for a 3-day visit upon arrival . Citizens of countries NOT on the "visa on arrival" or "visa free" lists will be required to apply for a visa before entering Indonesia.

Airport

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located approximately 26 km west of the city, or about a 20-minute drive to the heart of the business district where many of the major hotels are located. International flights come in and out of Terminal 2, while local flights use either Terminal 1 or 2. Soekarno-Hatta is serviced by 32 major international airlines. Travelers departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport are required to pay an airport tax of Rp. 100,000. For domestic travel, the tax is Rp. 25,000 payable at the check-in counter at the airport.

Customs

Custom allows a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverage, and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and reasonable amount of perfume per adult. There is no restriction on the import or export of foreign currencies, however the import or export of Indonesian currency is limited to Rp. 5 million.

Moving About

From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, take a metered taxi located in front of the arrival terminal. An additional surcharge from the airport is Rp. 3,000, plus Rp. 8,000 for the tollroad. Within the city, standard taxis are easily gotten at hotels, major building or flagged down. Flagfall is Rp. 3,000 and Rp. 1,300 for each additional kilometer. The Damri airport bus departs every 30 minutes between 3 am and 10 pm. to Gambir Station and continues on to Blok M, Kemayoran and Rawamangun. It costs Rp. 15,000,- per person.

Health Matters

Jakarta is a tropical city, which should call for some precautions for newcomers. Bottled water, of which there are many quality brands, is highly recommended. Water from tap, even in the best of hotels, should not be use for drinking unless it is boiled for several minutes. Ice in drinks should not be a concern, because ice vendors in Jakarta operate under strict government guidelines. With hot tropical temperatures, sufficient liquid intake is extremely important to maintain good body balance. Care should be taken to avoid sunburn and exhaustion from too much exposure. Unless one is a "seasoned" traveler, it is best to eat at hotels or well-established restaurants. Traditional food stalls (warung) and street carts (kaki lima) are fun to experience, but should be avoided for those visiting the city for only a short time. International health certificates for smallpox, cholera and yellow fever are not required, except when arriving from infected areas.

Weather

Located in the tropical zone, Jakarta’s climate is hot and humid. The average temperatures range from 26ºCelcius at night and early morning to up to 30ºCelcius at noon. April to October is usually dry season in Jakarta, while November to March is wet season. However, even during dry season, one can expect occasional rains

Electricity

Outlets and voltage (220 volts). Small appliances such as hair dryers, irons, razors, etc. can be used in Indonesia. For those from other countries, adapters are required for electrical appliances. The frequency of electrical current in Indonesia is 50 Hz.

Video System

In Indonesia, the PAL-system is used for television broadcasts. This system is not compatible with the NTSC systems used in Europe and in many other countries. If you purchase a video cassette in Indonesia, ensure it is recorded in the appropriate system for your video playback machine.

Language & ethnic groups

Like the rest of Indonesia, the people of Jakarta speak the official language Bahasa Indonesia. However, Bahasa Indonesia in this city is heavily influenced by the dialect of Jakarta’s previously dominant ethnic group, Betawi. With rapid urbanization process in the city, the Betawi people have been pushed to Jakarta’s suburban areas. Current population of Jakarta consists of various ethnic groups from different parts of Indonesia, including Chinese, Arab and Indian descents in commercial areas.

Metric Measures

Indonesia follows the international metric system. Temperatures, rainfall measures, distance, weights, velocity are expressed in metric units. Distance is measured in kilometers.

Measurement	Unit	Approximate Equivalent
Length	1 kilometer	0.6 mile
	1 mile	1.6 kilometer
Capacity	1 liter	1.06 US quart
	1 US quart	0.95 liter
Weight	1 kilogram	2.2 pounds
	1 pound	0.45 kilogram
Mileage Conversion	20 mph	30 km/h
	30 mph	50 km/h
	50 mph	80 km/h

Population

City of Jakarta about 7.544.242 people

Credit Cards

Most major credit cards are accepted, but visitors are always advised to check with the vendor before a purchase is made. Cash machines with 24 hour access are available in many convenient locations.

Tipping

Some properties and resort hotels include tips or gratuities with group tours to simplify bookkeeping. This will usually include gratuities for housekeeping, bell service and food service. If meals are included in the price, customary gratuity will be calculated at 10 percent. Visitors should be advised that the standard tip in most restaurants is 10 percent.

Food and Beverages

An extensive variety of cuisine is available representing the multicultural flavor of Jakarta. Alcoholic beverages in bottles are sold in special stores. However, alcoholic beverages including beer and wine may be purchased in restaurants, hotel lounges, taverns, and nightclubs, which can be recognized by the sign "Licensed Premises". Minors are not admitted into bars.

Newspapers

English daily: The Jakarta Post, The Indonesian Observer; Chinese daily: Harian Indonesia; some Indonesian dailies Kompas, Suara Pembaruan, Media Indonesia and Bisnis Indonesia.

Baggage Handling

Porter service is available at the Jakarta International Airport. Most properties with group tour business provide baggage handling services on arrival and departure. Rates and policies vary and should be confirmed with the supplier.

Important Telephone Numbers

Information Jakarta Area	108
Information Long Distance Indonesia	100
Information International Calls	102
Long Distance Overseas	101
Long Distance Overseas (Jakarta only)	104
Telephone repair	107
Police	(62)(21) 5250110
Ambulance	118
National SAR	(62)(21) 5502111

Transportation

Taxis in Indonesia are cheap and plentiful, and thankfully air conditioned, making them the best way to get around, especially in the cities. Make sure the driver knows where you're going before getting in, and make sure he uses the meter. If he refuse, just get another taxi, they're usually not hard to find.

Blue Bird Taxi	(62)(21) 325607, 3143000
Silver Bird	(62)(21) 7941234, 7981001
Steady Safe	(62)(21) 3143333
Express	(62)(21) 5709009, 5709010
Gamya	(62)(21) 325607, 3143000
Kosti Jaya	(62)(21) 7801333
Royal City Taxi	(62)(21) 8500888
Dian Taxi	(62)(21) 8507080, 4250505

Routes of "transjakarta" Busway

CORIDOR I : BLOK M - KOTA (Distance: 12.9 kms, Shelter: 20)>
Terminal Blok M - Sisingamangaraja - Jend Sudirman - MH Thamrin - Merdeka Barat - Majapahit - Gajah Mada / Hayam Wuruk - Pintu Besar Selatan - Taman Stasiun Kota.

CORIDOR II : PULO GADUNG - HARMONI (Distance: 14.3 kms, Shelter: 22)>
Terminal Pulo Gadung - Perintis Kemerdekaan - Letjend Suprapto - Senen Raya - Kwini - Abd Rahman Saleh - Pejambon - Merdeka Timur - Perwira - Veteran - Gajah Mada - HBC - Hayam Wuruk - Majapahit - Merdeka Barat - Merdeka Selatan - Prapatan - Kramat Bunder - Letjend Suprapto - Perintis Kemerdekaan - Terminal Pulo Gadung.

CORIDOR III : KALIDERES - HARMONI (Distance: 18.7 kms, Shelter: 11)>
Terminal Kalideres - Daan Mogot - Letjend S Parman - Tomang Raya - Kyai Caringin - Suryopranoto - Gajah Mada - HCB - Hayam Wuruk - Juanda - Pasar Bare - Veteran - Suryopranoto - Kyai Caringin - Tomang Raya - Letjend S Parman - Daan Mogot - Terminal Kalideres.

CORIDOR IV : PULO GADUNG - DUKUH ATAS (Distance: 11.85 kms, Shelter: 18)>
Pulo Gadung - Pemuda - Pramuka - Tambak - Sultan Agung - Galunggung- Dukuh Atas.

CORIDOR V : KAMPUNG MELAYU - ANCOl (Distance: 13.5 kms, Shelter: 21)>
Kampung Melayu - Jatinegara Barat / Jatinegara Timur - Matraman Raya - Salemba Raya - Kramat Raya - Gunung Sahari - Ancol

CORIDOR VI : RAGUNAN - KUNINGAN (Distance: 13.3 kms, Shelter: 19)>
Ragunan - Warung Buncit Raya - HR Rasuna Said - Latuharhari.

CORIDOR VII : KAMPUNG MELAYU - KAMPUNG RAMBUTAN (Distance: 12.8 kms, Shelter: 15)>
Kampung Melayu - Otto Iskandardinata - Letjend MT Haryono - Mayjend Sutoyo - Jalan Raya Bogor - Kampung Rambutan.

RRI Radio

RRI Radio is Indonesia's national radio station: dial 6.90 AM for commercial free, public radio with local programming morning (6 to 9), noon and afternoon (4 to 6). Only in Indonesia: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. "As It Happens", a national quirky look at day's news and then some, with international interviews. To contact the RRI.

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