It is helpful to use common sense and discretion to stay healthy when traveling abroad. Using these simple guidelines, will help you stay healthy and enjoy each of the countries unique foods. Traveling on long airline flights can be very stressful. Most travelers will experience the effects of dehydration, while flying. There is no [...]
When travel planning, there are some things you should do in order to keep it as hassle free as possible: - Make sure that you find out about the wet and dry seasons, or other possible weather conditions that may affect your holiday. Or bring an umbrella. - When you are booking the resort, make sure that you find out whether [...]
When going over seas many things change. The currency changes by location and so does the voltage and wall plugs. It takes time and preparation to ensure a trouble free international trip. As we all know, it can be very frustrating to arrive at your destination, and not to be able to charge your phone [...]
Having the appropriate luggage can make a world of difference. It can mean the difference between carrying on a bag or checking a bag. (which may mean the difference between lost and not lost!), health or a hurting back, and damaged vs. undamaged belongings or another charge on your credit card. It is really important to know how to pack correctly. If you do, packing will be come [...]
Drink plenty of water (to facilitate swallowing and to thin mucus). Chew gum or suck on hard candy. Yawn frequently. Use a decongestant before takeoff and descent. Stay awake during takeoffs and landings to clear ears. Wear pressure-regulating earplugs. Close mouth, hold nostrils shut, blow out through nose. Avoid flying if you have a cold. Feed your baby [...]
Bring new toys and books. Something that they have never seen before will hold the attention far more than something that has been played with dozens of times already. For our then-ten-month-old, it was a toy phone (not a noisy one) and a set of keys. For the one-year-old it was a new Curious George book and a [...]
TIP 1 Ask your flight attendants for dining, lodging, shopping, and sightseeing advice. Most crews have up-to-the-minute recommendations gleaned from layovers, which they're more than happy to share with passengers. You can count on flight attendants to seek out budget treasures. TIP 2 always pack several tea lights, a small vial of essential oils, and matches. Tea lights, when placed in [...]
American Airlines CARRY-ON ALLOWANCE Travel is easier when you know what to expect and plan ahead. From packing to security checks, arranging for special circumstances such as children, pets, medical equipment or musical instruments, here's the information that you'll need to know. The following applies to travel within the United States unless otherwise stated. Please check [...]
Hello everybody, I will try to help you understand, when and when not, to use a converter or transformer. Traveling overseas can be a lot of fun. Knowing how and why we need a plug or converter can be confusing. Just remember, we use 110 volts, the rest of the world uses 220 volts. Each country [...]
HERE IS A GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHERE TO USE EACH PLUG A Grounded European Plug B Grounded Italian Plug C Grounded South Africa Plug D Grounded India Plug E Grounded U.S. Plug F Grounded Australian/Fiji Plug G Grounded Israel Plug H Grounded English Plug I Great Britain J Ungrounded U.S. Plug K Australian / New Zealand [...]