Travel Betty

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Don’t think that you’ll be able to find a gas station close to the airport when you’re returning a rental car. You won’t. And if you do, it’ll be overpriced. Of course, not as overpriced as it will be [...]

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If the word ‘fuselage’ is any indication, planes aren’t built by people with an appreciation for comfort. Ever since I made the decision to wean myself off of Xanax, it has become clear to me that if I want to enjoy flying, I need to take matters into my own hands.
For my Egypt trip I decided [...]

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When you are staying in a hotel for only one night, unless you’re certifiably clairvoyant, just bite the bullet and unpack your luggage. Inevitably, whatever you’re looking for will be found as far away from your searching hand as possible. Trust me, you’re going to end up with jumbled ant mounds of clothing and accessories [...]

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In countries where the sweat factor is high, you don’t want to be fondling the local currency without then washing your hands before mealtime. This also applies to countries where toilet paper is a luxury.

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If you’re staying at a higher priced hotel, you’re going to pay higher prices for everything from bottled water to transportation. To avoid that freshly ripped off feeling, either budget accordingly or step two feet off-property to find a convenience store or taxi.

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All-you-can-swallow buffets are no excuse for poor exercise habits!

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Pack your carry on bag as though your checked luggage has already been lost because, chances are it soon will be.

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