| 67.
Exercise on planes. A 747
is 400' frm nose to tail+back. 13 plane laps=1 mile (less if ur
nt in 1st).
68. Put
passport#/flight/hotel deets on inside cover of book ULL read on
plane. Now filling in landing card is cinch.
69. Traveling
with tots? Pop UR business card in their pocket; if child wanders
off there's ID to connect you.
70. Training
for a trek? Wear your hiking boots, carry backpack+workout on treadmill.
71. In
China-never gift a married men with a green hat. It suggests his
wife has been unfaithful.
72. Tea
towels that reflect a destination are gr8 gifts. They're light/pack
easily/inexpensive/always useful.
73. In
a cafe, never put UR bag on the floor next to UR chair. To avoid
theft make sure it's always on your lap.
74. Be
culturally correct. I'm told in S. Pacific it's more important to
cover UR thighs than UR breasts.
75. When
packing molded bras - stuff cups with panties so they hold their
shape. Saves space in UR bag, too.
76. When
traveling pop into post office. For pennies U can buy colorful foreign
stamps as gifts 4 kiddies
77. Lost
screw from eyeglasses? Strip paper cover from a wire twist. Use
wire to replace screw+U can see again.
78. Tape
UR business card both to the bottom of UR computer+the inside of
UR computer case. Might come in handy.
79. Avoid
rooms with balconies on 1st+2nd fl. of hotels/hostels. These rooms
R easier 4 thieves 2 get into.
80. Pop
a deck of cards into UR bag. Play Solitaire on long flights, Bridge
with new friends, Fish with kids.
81. Pick
up a rain cape in the dollar store. They come in a tiny pack +will
cover U+UR backpack in the rain.
82. Toilets
stalls in rural China often dont have doors. Open an umbrella in
front of U 4 privacy.
83. Travelling
with little ones? Carry UR camera+some emergency$ in UR diaper bag.
Thieves not interested in diapers.
84. Leave
address book behind. Instead create sheet with main contacts @ home+travel
contacts U plan 2 meet.
85. Beat
the heat. Up early. Outdoors until 10AM THEN brunch in A/C. Sightsee/siesta
indoors until 4PM. UR cool.
86. Cold
weather travel? Pack 2 pairs of silk long johns,1 for day+1 pair
to sleep in. Light/warm/dries fast.
87. On
special diet? Have concierge write UR food needs in the local language
so U can use in restaurants.
88. Save
UR $$. Carry empty plastic water bottle thru customs. Fill it from
fountain after going thru.
89. Back
2 School Specials featuring stylish pencil boxes. Buy them now 2
store earrings+makeup when traveling.
90. B4
traveling check online newspapers at UR destination 2 B up to date
on news http://tinyurl.com/5dlr8
91. Visiting
a pub? Ask for a few of their beer coasters. These R gr8 souvenirs
4 serving drinks at home.
92. Simple
yet imp! Carry contact info 4 ur MD with u. If ur ill abroad the
dr u see can consult with MD at home.
93. Finished
ur book? Sign w/date+ destination. Pass it on 2 next traveler. Send
it round the world.
94. When
traveling treat yourself+save $. Eat late lunch @ posh restaurant.
Far cheaper than their evening menu.
95. Flying
with young kids? Aisle seats a no-no. U want 2 protect little hands
and feet from heavy service cart.
96. Don't
scald yourself. Letter C on shower faucet could mean COLD or HOT
(caldo, caliente, chaud).
97. Pack
your pedometer. It's fun to see how many steps you took+calories
you burned while sightseeing.
98. Keep
free city map from UR hotel. Circle fav spots. Take it home+file
4 when U or pals plan to return.
99. If
U Jog in foreign destinations stay safe by changing UR route daily
so it won't B obvious 2 others.
100. Guilty
cuz U haven't seen enough museums? Forget it+go play. The French
don't go 2 the Louvre every day.
101. Put
large garbage bag under+over contents of UR suitcase. Good protection
if airline unloads bags in rain.
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