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Japanese style toilet

Japanese style toilet

What is Japanese style toilet? I had the same question before my trip to Japan. During preparation for this trip I found there two styles  of toilets in Japan:  “Japanese” and “Western”. I was very curious to see how that Japanese style looks like. It won’t be big surprise for you if you have...

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Be careful what you are posting on social networks

Be careful you are tweeting about

Did you already read this recent story about British couple sent back home by US Department for Homeland Security because of tweet made by the guy? Be always careful what your are posting on social networks.   It doesn’t matter is it Twitter or Facebook or Google+ or any other social network. It public space which...

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Best translation tool for travelers

Babylon

I just got news letter about sale discount for this software and want to share it with you. It called Babylon.  I am using it for 5-6 (or maybe even more) years now and I am so happy with it. You can find a lot of online dictionaries, but most travelers knows what there...

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Christchurch struck by earthquake again

Christchurch. Earthquake. December. 2011

Actually it were two powerful earthquakes in Christchurch today. It happened less in a year from last large  earthquake in Christchurch on February 22 this year. In this video possible to see what was happening. In case you are planning your travel to New Zealand, you should check what situation is in Christchurch area...

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Best new iPad for travellers :)

Best new iPad for travellers :)

Did you see newest version of iPad, Xmas edition? (Turn on subtitles, as video is in German) I would love to have one. Unfortunately it is only a joke, but wouldn’t be it nice to have one? You can sit on the wild beach. Nobody around you, but just turn on your iPad if...

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Travel luggage scales

travel digital scales

Do you have frequently traveling friends? Do they use to fly budget airlines? If yes, you probably heard stories about trouble with the weight of their luggage at the check-in. Every airlines company is trying to save on any bit of your trip. Especially budget airlines and they are getting more and more strict...

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How to avoid pickpockets

beware pickpockets

This summer I was spending a lot of time in big European cities and saw so many people careless about their belongings.  There are so many pickpockets out there and you should always be aware about it especially in in crowds. Here are some tips how to avoid to become a victim of pickpockets:...

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Beware trams on the streets

Yarra _trams_Rhino

Latest fatal accident in Melbourne is another reminder to be more careful on the street. Especially I am talking about tourists as most of them are not used to trams and for some reason they are not obey signs. I personally saw accident in Sydney when somebody just stepped in front of tram as...

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Travel Essentials.Permanent marker

Travel Essentials.Permanent marker

I can bet permanent marker was never on your travel check list. It wasn’t on mine either as usually I am traveling solo or only with couple friends. But in recent years I was on couple group tours and after these trips permanent marker become must to have. Why do you need it? Let’s...

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Frommer’s cover photo contest 2011: how to win it

Frommer’s cover photo contest 2011: how to win it

Frommer’s just announced new photo contest 2011 for it’s cover. Winner also will get $1000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card and four runners-up will win Barnes & Noble NOOK Color eBook Tablet So how to win this contest? Of course you need to submit photo and not just dream about it. Hardest part is...

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