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AVOIDING A FOREIGN JAIL
If the water and food in a country are suspect, take similar precautions with the law.
Anonymous, quoting an article in Insight
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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PLANNING A SUBWAY TRIP
You can plan how long most subway trips will take by multiplying the total number of stops by two minutes and adding five minutes for every time you change trains.
Adam Meyers, New York, New York
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CHOOSING A TRAIN ON WEEKENDS
Take the local, not the express, on weekends if it is in the station and you're headed for a local station. If you wait for the express, you'll end up on the same local you skipped earlier.
Jim and Marilyn Ranish, New York, New York
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CHOOSING A SUBWAY TRAIN
If there are two trains in a station, take the one that was moving most recently.
Alan Breznick, reporter, New York, New York
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TIPPING THE HOTEL MAID
Leave about a dollar a night at the end of your stay on the dresser or desk for the housekeeping staff. Leave more at an expensive hotel (over $100/night) or if they provided extra service. Leave lots more if you're leaving a mess.
Mark H. Anbinder, Technology Evangelist, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 42 reviews
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VISITING DISNEY WORLD
If expenses are a consideration when visiting Disney World, order children's meals for everybody. The food is excellent, the portions adequate, and the prices reasonable.
John Thedford, President, Value Finance Services, Orlando, FL, USA
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Current Rating: 7.2 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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OVERCOME JETLAG
On average, it will take one day per hour difference to get over your jetlag
Koen, IT Professional, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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NEVER PASS UP AN OPPORTUNITY TO PEE
If you are ever in the vicinity of a restroom whether in an airport or at a restaurant while on a road trip, always attempt to pee. Especially if you are traveling with children!
spdaly
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Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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THE BEST THING TO PACK
Always pack several large zip-lock bags. They have a million uses on the road. Organize your souvenirs. Keep your camera dry. Inflate for a makeshift pillow. They ALWAYS come in handy and take up virtually no room in your luggage.
Dalin, Traveler
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Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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PACKING AND PLANNING A TRIP
When traveling, pack half your clothes and double the money.
Katelynn, Executive Assistant, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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AIRLINE TICKETS
Fly on Tues, Wed, Thurs or Sat for the best fares on USA carriers.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
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Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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