Travel Tips

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As we are seeing this week, winter travel can be less than pleasant. And, whether you are a road warrior or an occasional family vacationer, when you are stuck in an airport you are stuck in an airport.

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Why is your travel planner asking for your passport number to make reservations? And why do they care about your birthday? If it's been a while since you last traveled, you may not be familiar with the TSA's Secure Flight requirements.

November 12, 2010

Quick Photo Tips

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One of the best ways to preserve memories of your International Expeditions journey is with great photos! So we asked some of our favorite photographers for tips to get the best possible shots. If you are going to be shooting from an open jeep or vehicle,  there are a few things you can do to make sure you get the sharpest pictures.

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International Expeditions' Director of Product Developement Bill Robison is always on the go. In the past five years, Bill has traveled to the Peruvian Amazon, Trinidad, Guyana, Bali, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, Jordan, Brazil's Pantanal, Chile, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Dubai, Holland, Sweden, Poland, Latvia, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Scotland, Russia and China. So when we asked for his tips for staying healthy when you travel, Bill had a lot to share!

Bill's Top 5 tips for staying healthy when you travel are:

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This tips for safe and savvy travel is brought to you by MedjetAssist's own World Wide Will.

If you are headed out for night-time festivities like dinner and dancing and you're in a new town, be sure to go find your destination during the day. I always do this and on many occasions I have changed my plans due to a scary neighborhood that I would not want to be in after dark.

Don't forget: Travel safe, travel smart and always carry your Medjet card!

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Earlier this week on the International Expeditions Facebook page, a guest joining our Amazon cruise asked for advice on packing. As always, our expert expedition leader, Jorge Salas, came through with a great list of essentials. Check out Jorge's Amazon packing list below, and let us know if you have other suggestions.

September 09, 2010

You Drank the Water...Now What?

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This tip on safe and savvy travel is brought to you by the experts at MedjetAssist.

Traveler's Diarrhea (TD) the most common illness affecting travelers. In fact, each year between 20%-50% of international travelers, an estimated 10 million persons, develop diarrhea. So what can we do to prevent TD? Using a common sense approach with regard to eating and drinking is paramount.

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These expert Peru travel tips were given by our Peruvian Expedition Leader, Jorge Salas-Guevara. Expedition Leader Jorge is a favorite among International Expeditions guests, having led expeditions to the Amazon and Papua New Guinea.

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Laos in particular requests visitors to show the proper respect when visiting their country. As with anywhere, visitors and locals alike should pay attention to basic rules of politeness. Making a good first impression will be greatly appreciated by the Lao people, who are often seen as shy and gentle.  These quick tips are useful in ensuring the best cultural experience possible.

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