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  • Khon Kaen Traditional Breakfast
    Kai krata is the traditional breakfast in many parts of northeast Thailand.
  • Are You A Newbie Going To Pattaya Thailand?
    If you are going to Pattaya, Thailand for the first time, you should learn from someone else's experience so you don’t make newbie mistakes.
  • Did I Forget To Pack Anything?
    On your way to the airport there always seems to a gnawing feeling that you forgot to pack something for your trip.
  • Thailand Holiday Countdown
    With only 5 days remaining until I go to Thailand, the Land of Smiles, it is time to do some serious packing.
  • Financial and Shopping Tips When Traveling Overseas
    Buying souvenirs on your overseas vacation can be a snap if you make some plans first.
  • Passport Safety Tips
    What happens if you lose your passport while you are on vacation overseas?
  • How To Bring Money On Your Overseas Trip
    You are going overseas. What should you bring to finance your trip - cash, checks, or plastic?
  • Know Before You Go On Your Trip Overseas
    Learn about the countries that you plan to visit.
  • Do You Know How to Apply for a Passport by Mail?
    If you have time before you travel overseas, you can apply for your passport by mail.
  • How Do You Apply for Your Passport in Person?
    Are you going overseas for the first time? Do you have your passport?
  • Who Needs a Passport?
    Are you traveling overseas? Do you need a passport?
  • In, Out, And Off Travel Tips
    Do your part to speed up travel, especially during the holidays.
  • What Can You Do to Help The Environment When You Travel
    Think "green" when planning your next trip.
  • Some Tips For Women Traveling Alone
    There has been an increase in the number of Americans traveling abroad - especially women traveling alone either for business or pleasure.
  • My Top Ten Travel Tips For Students
    If you are a student traveling overseas to a foreign country, you need to make some preparations.
  • Airlines and Passengers With Disabilities
    If you are challenged by a disability, contacting your airline ahead of time will help ease your flight.
  • Airline Baggage – Pack For Success
    Take a little time to plan what you will be packing for your next airline trip.
  • Can Your Flight Be Legally Overbooked?
    Do airlines really book 350 tickets on an airplane that only has 340 seats? What to do if you are bumped.
  • What Do You Do About Delayed And Canceled Flights?
    If you have ever had your flight delayed or canceled you know what a pain it can be.
  • Paying For And Getting A Refund For Your Airline Ticket
    Changing or canceling your flight – does it matter if you paid by cash, check or credit card?
  • Making Your Airline Reservation And Getting Your Ticket
    It doesn’t matter how you book your flight – online, travel agent, or direct from the airline.
  • What And How To Pack For A Safe Holiday
    Packing properly will make your vacation start off right.
  • Home Security While You Are Away On Vacation
    Protecting your home while you are away on vacation should be a priority before you go.
  • Personal Security In Overseas Hotels
    When traveling overseas, you need to secure and protect your valuables.
  • Some Tips When Traveling With Children
    Traveling with your children can be exciting and at the same time scary. Some simple preparations will make the trip easier.
  • Tips For The Screening Process For Travelers With Disabilities And Medical Conditions
    If you have a disability, properly preparing for your flight will make the security screening go much smoother.
  • Air Travel, Disabilities, And The TSA
    Traveling with a disability is difficult and the TSA does its very best to help you get through security checkpoints with little or no hassle.
  • Do You Have To Declare Gifts You Bring Back From A Foreign Country?
    Buying souvenirs for yourself, family and friends when you travel can be costly.
  • Some Tips On Avoiding Baggage Problems
    Pack your bags properly so that they don’t get damaged or lost.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 2)
    A delayed flight can ruin the start of your holiday. Here is what to do.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 1)
    Most airline trips are uneventful; however, airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip.
  • Quick Tips for Traveling Abroad
    We all want our overseas trip to go smooth so here are some ways to ease the pain.
  • Are You Traveling Overseas With Children?
    More and more families are traveling to Thailand and other overseas areas. If you are flying and have small children, make some preparations before you go and remember that the security officers are doing their job keeping all of us safe.
  • Where Does A Single Man Stay In Bangkok?
    You have quite a few different options as to where you stay in Bangkok. You just need to figure out what is best for you.
  • Getting To Pattaya In 23 Easy Steps
    A systematic approach to planning your vacation may be the easiest way to get there. Twenty-three steps may seem like a lot, but you will see it isn’t much at all.
  • A Day At Koh Larn
    A short boat ride from Pattaya is the Coral Island – Koh Larn.
  • Dining In Pattaya Thailand
    If you are going to Pattaya for the first time, you may be wondering where to go to eat your meals.
  • What To Expect When You Check In For Your International Flight
    The key to flying international is to be prepared. The better you plan before you go the easier that check-in will be.
  • Are You Traveling With A Disability Or A Medical Condition?
    The airlines are prepared to assist people with disabilities or medical conditions, but you have to do your part to help them help you.
  • Surviving The Security Checkpoint At The Airport
    It is a fact of life that we have to be screened by security before boarding our flight. It can be easy or you can make it difficult. If you properly prepare, clearing security is a breeze.
  • Safe Air Travel With Batteries
    Let me check and see if I have everything in my carry-on. Laptop, soundproof headphones, music player, DVD player, and camera – yep – all my electronics are in my backpack. I also have all my batteries and chargers.
  • How To Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1
    We all know that 4-1-1 is the number to call for information and 9-1-1 is the emergency number. What is 3-1-1?
  • Their Name Liveth For Evermore
    If you are a World War II history buff, you need to set aside one day of your Bangkok vacation and visit Kanchanaburi. The title of this article is an inscription on one of the monuments at the war cemetery.
  • Khon Kaen-the Gateway to Isaan
    If you are a regular visitor to Thailand, you have heard of the part of Thailand known as Isaan. If you have only heard of Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket, you need to head up to the northeast of Thailand for the true Thai experience.
  • Do You Need a Visa to Visit Thailand?
    For your normal 2 or 3 week vacation, you should only require a passport. You need to check with your country’s consulate division and see what the current requirements are.
  • Plan Your Thailand Vacation Based on Thai Holidays
    If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, you should be aware of the major national holidays celebrated throughout the country. Male tourists complain that during many of the holidays and even during elections, many of the night spots shut down. And, many of the bar owners never seem to know if they are allowed to remain open or not.
  • Celebrate Songkran in Thailand
    Sawasdee Pii Mai & Happy Thai New Year! Although it is a few months away, it is never too late to plan for a trip to Thailand to celebrate Thai New Year.
  • Celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand
    Unique to Thailand, Loy Krathong is celebrated country-wide during the 12th month of the Thai lunar year. The holiday is usually in November.
  • Is the Water Buffalo Really Sick?
    If you are a single man and are planning a trip to Thailand, you may hear this lament from the girls you meet. Don’t fall for it. It is one of many scams the girls try to pull on unsuspecting men.
  • What to Carry in Your Carry-on Bag on an Overseas Flight
    Preparing for an overseas flight is a little bit different than your standard domestic flight. About the only type of flight that compares is a U.S. coast to coast. If you properly plan it will make your long flight better.
  • Arriving at an Airport You Can’t Even Pronounce
    If you have recently traveled to Thailand you arrived at the newest Southeast Asian airport. Bangkok’s new airport replaces an old friend of mine.
  • Returning Home After Your Overseas Holiday – What to Expect
    Your wonderful vacation is over and it is time to return home. You need to plan for your return trip home just as you planned at the beginning of your holiday.
  • Surviving Your First Overseas Flight
    Taking a trip to a foreign country can be a bit different than a short shuttle flight between two cities. But, with a little pre-planning, you can make the long flight as pleasant as possible.
  • Pack Your Bags Like a Pro
    Between the time you check your luggage in and the time you claim it at your destination, it may have passed through a maze of conveyor belts and baggage carts; once airborne, baggage may tumble around the cargo compartment if the plane hits rough air. In all fairness to the airlines, however, relatively few bags are damaged or lost. With some common-sense packing and other precautions, your bags will probably be among the ones that arrive safely.
  • Overbooking and the Airline Bump
    Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for "no-shows." Passengers are sometimes left behind or "bumped" as a result. When an over sale occurs, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires airlines to ask people who aren't in a hurry to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation. Those passengers bumped against their will are, with a few exceptions, entitled to compensation.
  • Thailand Rules of the Road
    If your are planning a vacation to Thailand, you will find that getting around is different than in your home country. You will have to learn to navigate on the "wrong" side of the rode (if you are from the US), negotiate with a tuk-tuk driver, and pay to ride in the back of pick-up trucks (Baht buses). It will be an experience you will never forget if you keep these points in mind.
  • Beware When Shopping Overseas.
    Going shopping during your Asian vacation can be a lot of fun – but it can also be a problem. Be careful when shopping by following the following tips. Saving money while shopping from the local vendors is great – but it can cost you when you return and go through customs. Don’t ruin your holiday – know the rules before you go overseas and buy souvenirs that will be confiscated when you return.
  • Holiday Shopping During Your Asian Holiday
    As occurs every year, there is an increase in the incidents of theft during holiday seasons. These crimes generally take the form of purse snatchings and victimization by pickpockets. People are victimized while shopping or visiting public shopping markets. Pockets, purses and backpacks are picked, or surreptitiously cut, with the loss of money, credit cards, and valuable identification. The thieves often work in teams, and are exceptionally gifted at concealing their intentions.
  • What U.S. Consuls Can Do To Help You
    U.S. consular officers are located at U.S. embassies and consulates in most countries overseas. They are available to advise and help you, if you are in any serious trouble.
  • Plan Your Return Before You Go
    Most people are so excited about going on their vacation that they forget to plan their. This can take almost as much effort as the initial holiday plan. But, it is better to think about your return before you leave your home. Here are some tips.
  • Safe Travels: Top Ten Passport Tips
    Are you planning a trip overseas? Do you have your passport? You will need it to enter foreign countries – so here are some tips to make your passport experience easier.
  • What Do You Do If You Lose Your Airline Ticket?
    Airline tickets are similar to negotiable documents. Because of this, refunds can be difficult to obtain if tickets are lost or stolen.
  • Things to Arrange Before You Travel Overseas
    No one expects anything to happen while on a 2 or 3 week vacation – but you really should make some preparations – just in case.
  • What to Learn About Before You Go to a Foreign Country
    Before you go to a foreign country, you should do your homework. There is no excuse for not knowing with all of the information available on the Internet. Embassy and consulate information, along with web sites for your holiday country are readily available. Most sites will also have forum with local residents and tourists providing current information and available to answer your questions.
  • How to Handle an Airline Complaint
    Most of the time complaining to the counter help at the airport or to the flight attendants will get no results. You need to document the problem and go to the top. Contact the airline’s main office either by regular mail of email. Keep copies of all your documents.
  • Tis the Season to Travel
    With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, many people will be traveling to visit family and friends. And many will take to the air to return home for Christmas dinner and New Year Eve celebrations. Many of these people will be first time flyers and should do a little homework before taking that first flight. Different countries and different airports/airlines have different rules – so check before you fly.
  • Airline Reservations and Ticketing Tips
    Once you decide when and where you want to go, and which airline you want to use, getting reservations and tickets is a fairly simple process. You can make all of your arrangements by online, telephone, at the airline's ticket office, or through a travel agent or other ticket outlet. There are a few potential pitfalls, however, and these pointers should help you avoid them.
  • Going to Thailand in December?
    Don't be surprised if you see a sea of yellow when you land in Bangkok.
  • Khon Kaen – the Gateway to Isaan
    Having traveled to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket numerous times over the past 34 years, I headed northeast to Khon Kaen this past vacation. It was my first time in the part of Thailand known collectively as Isaan.

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