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  • 4 Tips for Taking Pictures Inside a Hot Air Balloon

    Riding in a hot air balloon is a rare experience that you will likely remember for your entire lifetime. To help capture those memories, many people decide to bring digital cameras up for the ride. Whether you're riding in along in the open sky or part of a large hot air balloon fiesta, there are key tips and tricks for capturing ideal photos. Being up that high in the sky is an ideal way to capture beautiful landscape shots that can later be used for poster prints, computer wallpapers, or even photo competitions.
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  • CFS Or POTS? Why You Need To Know Before You Fly Overseas

    According to studies, over half of all medical emergencies that happen during airplane flights involve fainting. While the data wasn't conclusive enough to determine the most likely cause of the fainting episode that each traveler experienced, one condition that can cause fainting—especially at high altitudes—is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which is often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome. If you believe you might have chronic fatigue syndrome or you have been diagnosed with it and a long airline trip is on your itinerary, you may want to get tested to see if you have POTS before you take off on your trip.
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  • 5 Tips for Talking to Taxi Drivers

    Recent studies have found that even though most people think that they would rather complete their travel in silence, they actually have a more pleasurable transportation experience if they engage in conversation with someone else. This can include morning commutes on a train or bus or a more personal taxi ride. During taxi service, you are set up to have a pleasant conversation since it is only you and the driver and you will not be disturbing additional passengers.
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  • 3 Ways To Get Bumped Into Business Flights More Often If You Get Paid To Travel

    If you are amongst the approximately 54% of Americans who have never traveled outside of the U.S., it's time to make a change. Most people are hesitant to travel because they are under the belief that travelling is expensive; however, contrary to belief, travelling doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. In fact, at times, it doesn't even have to be at your expense. There are plenty of careers that will pay you to travel.
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  • Investments Tips For Buying A Vacation Home For Rental And Retirement

    If you're looking to buy a second home to serve as a vacation getaway, the second property can end up being a significant and lucrative investment if you choose the right property. For example, when you buy a vacation home, you have to opportunity to rent it out when it is not in use to seasonal tourists. Before you buy, here are some things you should consider to make sure you can get the best possible return on your purchase.
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  • How to Make a Hotel Feel More Like Home When Staying Long-term

    When you go away on vacation or a relaxing getaway, you often want to feel like you're away from home. But, when you have to stay in a hotel long-term for work or other out-of-town obligations, doing so many feel more like a strain than a luxury. Your stay will be more enjoyable if you take a few steps to make your hotel room feel more like home: Put your clothes in the drawers.
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  • Casino Trip Group Planners: Don't Gamble On Your Party's Safety While In-Route

    Are you organizing a group trip to a casino? If so, your number one step is to get your and your traveling companions' transportation squared away. Make sure you enact a plan that keeps everybody safe by following the below four tips for casino travel safety. 1. Go With A Charter Bus Once inside a casino, honest gamblers are usually safe from crime due to the heavy surveillance casinos employ. Outside the doors of the establishment, however, is a different story.
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