Top TTG Travel Tips http://europetogo.yuku.com/forums/4 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:51 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://europetogo.yuku.com/forums/4 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Renting a car ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8491/t/Renting-a-car.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gardenridge) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8491 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Let's talk about shoes... ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8124/t/Let-s-talk-about-shoes-.html
I have a LOT of shoes. Too many some might say. But apparently almost all of them are "pretty is as pretty does"... I'm still not completely successful in finding shoes that are both comfortable for long term walking (think, 5-8 miles per day in the city) and at least semi-stylish (read not clodhoppers) and that will not give me blisters or turn... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SkywalkerBeth) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8124 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:44:13 GMT <![CDATA[ 24-hour Visa, Master Card, and Am Ex phone lines from outside the USA ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8100/t/24-hour-Visa-Master-Card---Ex-phone-lines--outside--USA.html I haven't verified these numbers, but I just read that they are the USA numbers to call if you run into trouble while you are traveling abroad. They will accept collect calls, I'm told.
Visa 410 581 9994
MC 636 722 7111
American Express 623 492 8427

of course, you'll need to know your account numbers if your cards are lost, so figure out a way to store them in an email account online, or leave them with a family member.The other thing it helps to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8100 Sun, 31 May 2009 19:45:41 GMT <![CDATA[ GPS safety hint ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8095/t/GPS-safety-hint.html That way, if your car and/or gps is stolen, the thieves won't have an immediate clue as to what your home address is. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8095 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:12:03 GMT <![CDATA[ How to find a clean hotel room ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8071/t/How-to-find-a-clean-hotel-room.html article

Useful advice, or too much to worry about? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8071 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:35:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Bring your driver's license ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8049/t/Bring-your-driver-s-license.html

Bring your driver's license with you, even if you won't be driving. You may be asked to leave something of value or identification when renting audio guides at historic sites. This will give you the option of not leaving a credit card or your passport.

]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/8049 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:25:14 GMT <![CDATA[ How do you check out a rental property? ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7964/t/How-do-you-check-out-a-rental-property-.html
I googled the property name, one... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChinaCat00) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7964 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:45:54 GMT <![CDATA[ ANOTHER list of 'travel essentials' ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7933/t/ANOTHER-list-of-39-travel-essentials-39-.html Essentials found in the drugstore

the problem is, my list of recommended items is so long already, that there's no room for mundane items like clothes! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7933 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:08:44 GMT <![CDATA[ Thread on stricter carry-on sizes ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7562/t/Thread-on-stricter-carry-on-sizes.html http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7554 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7562 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:28:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Carry-on packing only, for a 5 day city trip ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7540/t/Carry-on-packing-only-for-a-5-day-city-trip.html These are the suggestions:
In a zippered tote/purse/personal bag:
Cosmetics, including the liquids in a quart-sized bag
comb and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/7540 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:47:45 GMT <![CDATA[ What are YOUR favorite technology innovations? ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1104/t/What-are-YOUR-favorite-technology-innovations-.html
Here they are listed in reverse order.

10. Online maps
9. Digital photography
8. Online flight checkin
7. GPS Navigation
6. Worldwide ATM access
5. Cell phones
4. Global internet access
3. Tripadvisor [.com I assume]
2.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (marieclaude560) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1104 Sat, 24 May 2008 13:05:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Luggage Tips ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1106/t/Luggage-Tips.html
Our top 10 tips to help avoid luggage hassles:

Keep up with new airport policies. For example, since January 1, 2008, no loose lithium batteries are allowed in checked luggage.

Tag your bag with bright colors to make it easier to find and to prevent other travelers from mistaking it for their own, and make sure ALL of your pieces of luggage have address tags.
If you’re traveling with gifts, leave them unwrapped until you... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SharrkkAttack) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1106 Fri, 09 May 2008 17:34:05 GMT <![CDATA[ walkit.com ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1107/t/walkit-com.html Walk It walking routes

has anyone ever used this? You put in your starting point and destination point, and it purports to provide an accurate walking route, within many cities worldwide. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1107 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:41:22 GMT <![CDATA[ is this TRUE? Hotel key cards ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1108/t/is-this-TRUE-Hotel-key-cards.html
HOTEL & MOTEL KEY CARDS

Ever wonder what is on your magnetic key card?

Answer:
a. Customer's name
b. Customer's partial home address
c. Hotel room number
d. Check-in date and out dates
e. Customer's credit card number and expiration date!

When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is there for any employee to access by simply scanning the card in the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1108 Thu, 08 May 2008 13:02:04 GMT <![CDATA[ some new miscellaneous tips ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1109/t/some-new-miscellaneous-tips.html

store all your chargers and small electronics in a flowery cosmetic bag (found in drugstores and such). All your tech stuff will be together, and if you leave it in a car or hotel room is less likely to attract attention.

Lots of grocery and other stores are now selling reusable shopping bags. These can be folded flat, and can serve as a separate in-flight tote within your carry on, or, an additional tote for bringing home purchases.

Make your own... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1109 Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:06 GMT <![CDATA[ What NOT to pack ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1111/t/What-NOT-to-pack.html
10 things not to pack

On that same website,is a "create your own packing list"

www.independenttraveler.com/resources/packing.cfm

what do you... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (elainesl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1111 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:59:34 GMT <![CDATA[ The scrimper's guide to travel ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1112/t/The-scrimper-s-guide-to-travel.html
When I went to South Africa during Easter I came across a funny article about cutting the cost when traveling. This article by Matt Rudd is pretty amusing. This is the article: travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/news/article3416227.ece
He opens with "I’m like a rich person, only without the money. By which... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (gardkarlsen) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1112 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:35:04 GMT <![CDATA[ A Request for Info Here ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1113/t/A-Request-for-Info-Here.html I know there was a thread on the "Best of the Rest" that contained a link to show when Masses were being celebrated at various churches throughout the world. Could we have that posted here, please? I'd like to attend Mass on my trip to Rome and Florence and while I have some idea of where, I'm a tad bewildered on the "when". None of my other travel-mates are Catholics, and I'd like to go early morning if possible, before we all begin our day together. Thanks! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (The Book Chick) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1113 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:50:51 GMT <![CDATA[ TSA going color coded at Denver ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1115/t/TSA-going-color-coded-at-Denver.html TSA lines

At the Denver airport, TSA is trying out different security lanes based on your traveling style. Black for experts/advanced, Blue for those who are intermediate level, and Green for beginners or need extra time (like with kids or elderly). Color system is based on ski slope ratings.

I try to get behind the business traveler at the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ncgrrl) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1115 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:08:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Package deals ]]> http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1114/t/Package-deals.html
This may be a good time to buy package deals. You pay for transportation hotels, meals in dollars now. The trip will cost the same even if the dollar keeps going down.

I've never bought a package deal before, any pros or cons?

]]> feeds@yuku.com (simone1a) http://europetogo.yuku.com/topic/1114 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:59:38 GMT