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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

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