World Travellers

Sarah J Holt our expert of the day, writes:

Traveling does not need to put you in the poor house, just follow these 10 cheap travel tips to save money and still enjoy your vacation.

Carry Snacks With You

Buying snacks in bulk before you go and dividing them up into zip lock bags saves the cost and hassle of purchasing snack foods while traveling.

Bring Along A Water Bottle

Cheap travel tips do not need to be time consuming and inconvenient. This one is easy and simple. Just pack a nice water bottle and refill it whenever you get the chance, so you don’t have to purchase bottled water.

Darlene Berkel our expert of the day, writes:

India has a lot to offer as a tourist destination. There are some wonderful Hindu temples, the Taj Mahal, and some great scenery too. The culture of India is a rich and fascinating one, and thousands of tourists come to learn more about the country each year.

However, like almost every part of the world, India is not without its problems. There is crime, disease, and even simple environmental hazards that could ruin a holiday for an unwary traveler. The following tips should help you stay safe and avoid illness or injury during your holiday.

Get Your Jabs!

There are lots of serious diseases in India that are less common in other parts of the world - including meningitis, dengue fever, dysentery, chorea, hepatitis, malaria, and typhoid. If you are visiting from the UK, Canada, or the United States you will not need a vaccination certificate to enter the country, but visitors from other parts of the world will need to show one. No matter where you are traveling from, it is wise to consult your doctor before you go and make sure you are up to date on all your vaccinations ‘ these are serious illnesses, and it is not worth taking any risks.

Jim Johnson our expert of the day, writes:

Traveling abroad has it’s own rewards and challenges and it’s good to think and plan ahead for any trip outside the boundaries of your own country if you don’t want unpleasant surprises to crop up. In Part 1 of this article series we covered several tips on what paperwork may be needed as you travel, how to prepare for driving an auto in a foreign country, medical insurance concerns and much more. Now here are more international travel tips that can help you have the best family vacations while you are abroad:

* Most major credit cards are often accepted in foreign countries, but just be sure that the ones you have can be used successfully everywhere you intend to go. It may also be a good idea to notify your credit card companies in advance that you are leaving the country and how long you plan to be gone just so they do not flag your account and deny charges due to suspicion of fraudulent activity.