Doris Gallan » Travel Tips http://www.dorisgallan.com The website of writer, traveler, photographer Doris Gallan. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:38:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Travel Tip #42 Avoid using hard luggage as they are harder to cram under seats and in overhead compartments. Soft bags or backpacks are better. http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/42-avoid-using-hard-luggage-as-they-are-harder-to-cram-under-seats-and-in-overhead-compartments-soft-bags-or-backpacks-are-better/ http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/42-avoid-using-hard-luggage-as-they-are-harder-to-cram-under-seats-and-in-overhead-compartments-soft-bags-or-backpacks-are-better/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:44 +0000 doris http://www.dorisgallan.com/?p=6778 http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/42-avoid-using-hard-luggage-as-they-are-harder-to-cram-under-seats-and-in-overhead-compartments-soft-bags-or-backpacks-are-better/feed/ 0 Travel Tip #41 Thawrt pickpockets by sewing Velcro in your pant and jacket pockets to keep them closed tight. http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/41-thawrt-pickpockets-by-sewing-velcro-in-your-pant-and-jacket-pockets-to-keep-them-closed-tight/ http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/41-thawrt-pickpockets-by-sewing-velcro-in-your-pant-and-jacket-pockets-to-keep-them-closed-tight/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00:46 +0000 doris http://www.dorisgallan.com/?p=6775 http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/41-thawrt-pickpockets-by-sewing-velcro-in-your-pant-and-jacket-pockets-to-keep-them-closed-tight/feed/ 0 Travel Tip #40 A great way to learn a city’s history is through an architecture appreciation tour: many are free, for little money or tips only. http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/40-a-great-way-to-learn-a-citys-history-is-through-an-architecture-appreciation-tour-many-are-free-for-little-money-or-tips-only/ http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/40-a-great-way-to-learn-a-citys-history-is-through-an-architecture-appreciation-tour-many-are-free-for-little-money-or-tips-only/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:00:41 +0000 doris http://www.dorisgallan.com/?p=6773 http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/40-a-great-way-to-learn-a-citys-history-is-through-an-architecture-appreciation-tour-many-are-free-for-little-money-or-tips-only/feed/ 0 Travel Tip #39 Buy bottled water & make sure cap is sealed tight otherwise you may have bought a bottle of tap water: it may make you sick. http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/39-buy-bottled-water-make-sure-cap-is-sealed-tight-otherwise-you-may-have-bought-a-bottle-of-tap-water-it-may-make-you-sick/ http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/39-buy-bottled-water-make-sure-cap-is-sealed-tight-otherwise-you-may-have-bought-a-bottle-of-tap-water-it-may-make-you-sick/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000 doris http://www.dorisgallan.com/?p=6772 http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/39-buy-bottled-water-make-sure-cap-is-sealed-tight-otherwise-you-may-have-bought-a-bottle-of-tap-water-it-may-make-you-sick/feed/ 1 Travel Tip #38 When traveling abroad, it’s normal to ask to see a hotel room before paying because each is different. http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/38-when-traveling-abroad-its-normal-to-ask-to-see-a-hotel-room-before-paying-because-each-is-different/ http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/38-when-traveling-abroad-its-normal-to-ask-to-see-a-hotel-room-before-paying-because-each-is-different/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:41 +0000 doris http://www.dorisgallan.com/?p=6771 http://www.dorisgallan.com/articles/travel-tips/38-when-traveling-abroad-its-normal-to-ask-to-see-a-hotel-room-before-paying-because-each-is-different/feed/ 0