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A few winter Himalayas destinations

2014-12-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A mountain pass © eAlisa - Fotolia

You may not think of the lofty Himalayan peaks as a natural vacation spot in the winter, but there are wonderful sights and experiences there during the cold months of the year. The mountains are breathtaking in their beauty, the frozen lakes are spectacular, and winter sports activities abound. Three Himalayan states in India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, have wonderful spots for a Himalayan travel experience in the winter.

Tags: Chopta, Himalayas, Himalayas travel, Kufri, Pahalgam, Patnitop, travel tips

Dear Traveler, How is Your Identity These Days?

2013-08-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Security

You are probably familiar with how to protect yourself from identity theft at home. Secure your wireless networks, shred important documents, avoid giving out personal information online – taking these steps helps shield your information from prying eyes. ProtectMyID points out what you may not realize, though, is that you must practice equal if not greater vigilance with your information when you travel. Fortunately, you can minimize your vulnerability by observing five important tips.

Tags: ID protection, secure wireless, travel security, travel tips, web security

Easy Ecotourism: 5 Steps to Sustainable Travel

2013-05-24 by Argo Contributor

Travel green - courtesy © olhaafanasieva - Fotolia.com

It’s fairly easy to be environmentally friendly at home, where you have easy access to recycling facilities and reusable goods. But when you travel abroad, you’ll often find that these services and items don’t exist.

Tags: Eco-Tourism, ecology, EcpTourism, green tourist, travel tips, traveler advise

Planning the Perfect Summer Day Trip

2013-04-25 by Argo Contributor

Summer

A day trip can be the perfect way to spend some extra quality time with your family, friends or colleagues. During the summer you don’t want to be stuck indoors, you want to enjoy the fresh air and sun. I know we don’t get the best summer in the UK but when the sun is shining you need to make the most of it.

Tags: daytrips, tourism advice, travel tips, trip planning, trip tips

3 Tips to Explore Travel Rentals Before Paying

2013-01-16 by Guest Author

Okay!

Ah, the vacation of your dreams. Your location has been chosen, you’ve decided on an airline, and you’ve got endless activities planned and leisure time accounted for – all that’s left is ensuring that your getaway digs have what it takes to serve as a well-equipped headquarters for all of the pleasure ahead.

Tags: tourism tips, travel, travel advice, travel tips, Vacation ideas, Vacation tips

Travel Tips for Women: Optimizing Beauty Stuff Before Packing

2012-09-25 by Guest Author

Montenegro Airlines

We all have to move sometimes. It is one of those horribly inconvenient parts of life that we wish we could avoid. But especially in the earlier part of our lives, it becomes an issue every few years. The older we get, the bigger the move, and the more stuff we have to pack to go along with us.

Tags: cosmetics, packing, travel bits, travel tips

Traveling by Road in Europe: What You Should Keep in Mind

2012-04-14 by Guest Author

Europe's circuitous roads.

Rich in it’s varied people, complex cultures, breathtaking architecture and beautiful landscapes, Europe plays host to some of the most storied civilizations in the world, acting as a beacon to travelers from around the planet. Combining these unbeatable draws with its relatively small size and easy access to many countries in a single day, the European continent presents as the perfect region to tour on the open road.

Tags: car travel, Europe by car, Europe customs, Europe roads, Europe tourism, Europe travel, touring Europe, travel habits, travel ideas, travel tips

Greece and Turkey on the Cheap

2012-03-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Santorini, Greece

With their sun-kissed sandy beaches, sparkling sapphire seas and all manner of historical and mythological attractions to explore, the Greek islands are easily one of the most idyllic holiday destinations in Europe.

Tags: budget deals, Budget holidays, budget package deals, cheap summer breaks, Greece, Greek Islands, Santorini, travel tips, Turkey

Anne Dimon, Your Guide to Wellness

2011-12-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Anne Dimon

Anne Dimon is the force behind Travel to Wellness, the first and only editorially-driven, online and mobile magazine that caters specifically to the growing number of wellness-minded travellers and the expanding spa and wellness travel niche.

Tags: Anne Dimon, spa travels, travel tips, Travel to Wellness

HouseTrip – A Startup Taking Aim At Travel Alternatives

2011-07-31 by Phil Butler

The HouseTrip landing

TechCrunch reported on a fascinating startup in April, a new take on vacation rentals called HouseTrip. The news back then was about the Swiss startup’s $2.7 million in funding from Index Ventures, but today it looks as if the company is spending the money wisely. Let’s take a look under the hood of what my old friend Steve O’Hear called; “another play in the holiday apartments space.”

Tags: Arnaud Bertrand, Budapest travel, Europe apartments, Europe hotels, Europe OTA's, Europe travel, HomeAway, Kempinski Hotel, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, Le Méridien Budapest, online travel, startup funding, startups, Stay.com, travel startup, travel tips, travel tools, vacation homes

South East Asia on Just One Visa?

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bangkok's busy streets

Travelers may soon be able to enjoy the delights of South East Asia; shopping in Singapore, surfing in Bali, partying in Bangkok and cruising up the Mekong, all with just one visa, if ASEAN get their way.

Tags: ASEAN, Asia travel, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Bali tourism, Bali travel, Bangkok, Jakarta, Laos tourism, Mekong, Schengen visa, South East Asia, Thailand travel, travel tips, Vietnam travel, visa, visit Bali

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