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France
When You've Just Got To Pee, And Other Reasons To Carry a Coin Purse
Arriving in Paris, I immediately scamper to the nearest exchange counter. I thrust the American cash I carried trans-continentally in a neck-pouch through a slot in bullet-proof glass. The mustached ... read more
20 Jul 2010
by Corielle Heath
20 Jul 2010
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India
Prevent Black Boogers and Throat Infections with a Mask
After 24 hours in an Indian metropolis, you may develop Black Booger Syndrome. If you travel by foot or auto-rikshaw, you can get stuck at an intersection with plumes of ... read more
03 Jul 2010
by Rohan Radhakrishna
03 Jul 2010
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Czech Republic
Hold it! Back away from the 17 pairs of pants.
Pack your suitcase, or suitcases. Then, take out 1/4 of the contents. Thats how much you should take. You really do not need as much as you think you ... read more
21 Jul 2010
by Mayan White
21 Jul 2010
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Uganda
Stuff I Wish I Brought
There are tons of things that are hard to find in Uganda. If I had it to do all over again, here's a list of things I wish I ... read more
03 Jul 2010
by Andrew Morgan
03 Jul 2010
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Uganda
Leave Your Short Shorts at Home
I once had a Ugandan explain to me that an exposed leg in Uganda is equivalent to an exposed breast in the US. In Uganda, everything below the belly button ... read more
03 Jul 2010
by Andrew Morgan
03 Jul 2010
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India
Get Freshette –Yes Ladies, You Can Pee Standing Up
India poses serious urination challenges. You should drink 3 liters of water per day to avoid dehydration from the hot sun, but where to urinate? If spots exist, they can ... read more
03 Jul 2010
by Rohan Radhakrishna
03 Jul 2010
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Mongolia
Don't leave home without tp!
In the capital, many restaurants and even some guesthouses don't provide toilet paper. On long trips In the countryside, you may not even find an outhouse, never mind a ... read more
28 Jun 2010
by Andrew Cullen
28 Jun 2010
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Spain
Extra bag = More memories
Going away for a weekend trip? Toss a collapsible, reusable sack into your purse or backpack to ensure extra space for all the goodies you will pick up while exploring ... read more
22 Jun 2010
by Whitney Griffin
22 Jun 2010
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Kenya
Wear Closed-Toed Shoes
East Africa is notoriously hot, so you’d be forgiven for assuming you should pack sandals. However, it’s also notoriously thorny (and sometimes snakey), so odds are you’ll ... read more
02 Jun 2010
by Cara Giaimo
02 Jun 2010
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China
Taking a Journal
Everybody has their own preference for type of journal, but you shouldn't travel without one. You should pick one that has a durable, stable, hard cover and back, to ... read more
05 Mar 2010
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Small Collapsible Nylon Bags
These are also essential for packing. You always end up taking home more than you took with you, and you don't want to get screwed last minute while trying ... read more
05 Mar 2010
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Little Mesh Bags
When taking a long trip, short trip, or backpacking around the world, you're always going to need little mesh bags. They're better than plastic Ziploc bags, because they ... read more
05 Mar 2010
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Scraps of paper
I find it very useful to carry around scraps of paper (usually a stack of Post-it Notes or a tiny Moleskine with tear-out pages) and a pen. These tools come ... read more
05 Mar 2010
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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Israel
Pack for all seasons, and for modesty
Israel gets very hot in the spring and summer, but can also see snow in the winter, and there is hot, dry desert and snow-capped mountains. In other words, you ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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India
In a pinch, zap your water
One of the coolest travel gizmos on the market today is the SteriPen, a hand-held device that emits UV light to kill anything and everything that’s growing in your ... read more
29 Jan 2010
by Valerie Hohman
29 Jan 2010
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India
In a pinch, zap your water
One of the coolest travel gizmos on the market today is the SteriPen, a hand-held device that emits UV light to kill anything and everything that’s growing in your ... read more
29 Jan 2010
by Valerie Hohman
29 Jan 2010
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Belize
Use air-tight bags when backpacking
When backpacking, I found it highly useful to have my clothes in air-tight bags. The bags roll up, pushing out all air, guaranteeing more space in one's backpack, as ... read more
30 Nov 2009
by Michelle Saltis
30 Nov 2009
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Egypt
Conservative layers are the key in Egypt
For women in Egypt, dress in loose, light layers to stay cool and under the radar. Always have a light sweater and scarf on hand, as you never know when ... read more
30 Nov 2009
by Delia Harrington
30 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom
Antidepressants, anyone?
The cliché suggestion would be to bring an umbrella. But, it doesn’t actually rain here as much as you’d think – little more than one in three days. Instead ... read more
06 Jan 2010
by Marshall Worsham
06 Jan 2010
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Cyprus
Bring a sweater, to wear inside
It's definitely hot in Cyprus most of the year, but in the winter at night I have been as cold in Cyprus as I have been anywhere in the ... read more
07 Jan 2010
by Madeline Blount
07 Jan 2010
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