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Thailand Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect
A new law banning smoking in restaurants, bars and even open-air markets went into effect in February, 2008.
Extending SIM Card Usage In Thailand
Having a cell phone while on holiday in Thailand and using a local SIM card is a time and money saver.
Khon Kaen Traditional Breakfast
Kai krata is the traditional breakfast in many parts of northeast Thailand.
Life without plastic in Thailand
What would the Thai people do without plastic?
Travel And Terrorism
Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely.
What Happens If You Are Arrested Overseas?
If you are going overseas, avoid drugs at all costs.
Required Travel Documents For Your Overseas Holiday
What are the passport requirements for your trip & how do you apply for a passport?
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.
Where To Go In Thailand?
You have decided to visit Thailand for your holiday, but where do you go?
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.
How To Shop In Thailand
When do you pay a set price and when do you bargain?
First Night In Pattaya
What do you do your first night in Pattaya, Thailand?
Eating In Thailand
Rice and noodles or Big Mac and fries?
Why You Should Stay At A Pattaya Guest House
There are many accommodations in Pattaya, so what should you choose?
Thailand Tailors
Should you buy a suit or some slacks while you are in Thailand?
Where To Stay When Visiting Bangkok
Staying in Bangkok is all about location.
Patpong Road Bangkok Thailand
Infamous for its naughty nightlife, Patpong Road is still thriving.
Sukhumvit Road Bangkok Thailand
Sukhumvit Road is the street in Bangkok where you will see most of the tourists.
Walking Street Is Absolutely Insane
If you go to Pattaya, you will find Walking Street to be one of the craziest roads in the world.
One Night In Bangkok Definitely Makes A Hard Man Humble
Murray Head got it right – "One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble."
Surviving Suvanrabhumi
Are you prepared to navigate one of the biggest airports in the world?
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.
What You Need to Know About Your Health in Advance of Travel
No one wants to get sick while they are on vacation.
How Do You Get Help Overseas?
What do you do if you have a problem, illness, or get in legal trouble overseas?
What Do You Do If You Get Kidnapped?
We live in a crazy world and anything can happen. You have to be prepared for anything.
Follow The New Rules When Visiting Canada and Mexico
If you are in the United States and plan to visit Canada or Mexico, you need to follow the new rules.
Glossary Of Airline Travel Terms
Here are some airline terms you may come in contact with if you travel.
Are You A Victim Of Telemarketing Travel Fraud?
Have you purchased a travel package over the phone? Is it legitimate?
Do You Know How To Complain About Your Flight?
Did your flight take off late? Was the food terrible? Was your suitcase lost?
Sending Items Back To The United States
Did you buy a lot of goodies on your overseas trip? Don't want to carry them back in your luggage? Here is what to do.
How Much Alcohol And Tobacco Can You Bring To America Duty Free?
Did you buy some whiskey and cigarettes at the duty-free shop? How much can you bring to the United States?
What Is A Duty-Free Exemption?
If you are traveling overseas you can save some money with a duty-free exemption.
What You Must Declare When You Return To America From Overseas
Most tourists buy souvenirs when they travel overseas and may be shocked when they return.
Commit A Crime In Thailand? Don’t Even Think About It
Before going to Thailand, make sure you study the law or you may be in for a big shock.
Pre-Flight Electronics Check
Prior to going on an overseas vacation, I always make sure that my electronic goodies are packed and ready to go.
How Much Did You Pay For Your Plane Ticket?
Airfare prices can very greatly day to day and week to week.
Do You Know How To Get the Best Air Fares?
There is a wide variety of air fares available to travelers. This fact sheet will help you choose the one that's best for you.
How Much Do You Know About Frequent Flyer Programs?
Do you know what it takes for a free upgrade or free flight?
Defensive Flying: Tips You Can Use
Most airline trips are boring and uneventful. However, you can take steps to reduce even further your chances of encountering problems. Here is some advice for "defensive flying."
Some Tips On Avoiding Baggage Problems
Pack your bags properly so that they don’t get damaged or lost.
Quick Tips for Traveling Abroad
We all want our overseas trip to go smooth so here are some ways to ease the pain.
How To Get Through Airport Security The Easy Way
Once you check your bags at the airport, it is now time to go through the security checkpoint.
Tips To Glide Through Customs
Entering a foreign country or returning from one puts you in contact with Immigration and Customs Officers.
Make A List And Check It Twice
Making a checklist before traveling can save you time in the long run.
Exit Rows Are The Poor Man's First Class
Ever had to endure a middle row seat for ten hours? Want to know how to avoid it?
Pattaya Girl Friend Experience
Your Pattaya holiday can be greatly enhanced by the girl friend experience.
Tipping In Pattaya
When you go out for dinner or drinks in Pattaya, should you tip?
Pattaya Over Payers
How can you avoid being a Pattaya over payer? It is easy and only requires common sense.
Pattaya Balloon Chasers
Finding a party at one of the many Pattaya bars is easy. All you have to do is look for balloons.
Are There Any Good Restaurants On Walking Street?
Most single guys know that Pattaya's Walking Street is a haven of go-go bars but many don’t know about the great restaurants.
What Is There To Do On Walking Street?
If you have ever been to Pattaya, you know all about the infamous Walking Street. If you haven’t been, you need to go.
Jewelry Shopping in Bangkok
You can get great deals in gold and gemstones in Bangkok if you don’t get ripped off.
Paper or Plastic? Paying For Your Thailand Vacation
Should you use cash, traveler's checks, or credit/debit card when you are in Thailand?
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.
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.
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?
Booking Your Vacation Then and Now
Booking hotels and flights has changed remarkably over the past 20 years. The Internet has made it possible to do it all yourself.
Tips for Traveling Overseas
Making some minor preparations before you go overseas will save you time and effort and give you peace of mind.
What You Can Do To Avoid A Terrorist Attack
Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely. The first and best protection is to avoid travel to areas where there has been a persistent record of terrorist attacks or kidnappings.
What Do You Do In A Hostage Situation?
No one plans to encounter a terrorist and becoming a hostage. What can you do to increase the odds of survival?
Paying For Your Thailand Vacation
Many people establish a vacation fund to pay for their holiday and add to it every payday. But, with the cost of fuel and annual inflation, what if it isn’t enough?
Do I Need to Speak Thai in Thailand?
Speaking the language of the country you are going is a definite advantage but it is not really necessary.
Currency Conversion in Thailand
Going to a foreign country means you will need to change some of your country's currency to Thai Baht.
Sanctuary of Truth
If you are planning to visit Pattaya, Thailand, set aside a day to visit the Sanctuary of Truth. This temple is so remarkable; you will not believe your eyes.
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.
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