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Your Health While Flying Being in cramped quarters on an airplane, your health may be in jeopardy. Why You Should Stay At A Pattaya Guest House There are many accommodations in Pattaya, so what should you choose? Who Needs a Passport? Are you traveling overseas? Do you need a passport? Where To Stay When Visiting Bangkok Staying in Bangkok is all about location. Where to stay in Pattaya? You’ve decided to spend your holiday in Pattaya, Thailand and leave the cold and snow of your home country. Great! But, where do you stay once you get there? Where To Go In Thailand? You have decided to visit Thailand for your holiday, but where do you go? Where Does A Single Man Stay In Bangkok? You have quite a few different options as to where you stay in Bangkok. You just need to figure out what is best for you. What You Need to Know About Your Health in Advance of Travel No one wants to get sick while they are on vacation. What You Must Declare When You Return To America From Overseas Most tourists buy souvenirs when they travel overseas and may be shocked when they return. What You Can Do To Avoid A Terrorist Attack Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely. The first and best protection is to avoid travel to areas where there has been a persistent record of terrorist attacks or kidnappings. What U.S. Consuls Can Do To Help You U.S. consular officers are located at U.S. embassies and consulates in most countries overseas. They are available to advise and help you, if you are in any serious trouble. What to Learn About Before You Go to a Foreign Country Before you go to a foreign country, you should do your homework. There is no excuse for not knowing with all of the information available on the Internet. Embassy and consulate information, along with web sites for your holiday country are readily available. Most sites will also have forum with local residents and tourists providing current information and available to answer your questions. What To Learn About Before You Go Overseas Consider security in your vacation planning. What To Expect When You Check In For Your International Flight The key to flying international is to be prepared. The better you plan before you go the easier that check-in will be. What to Carry in Your Carry-on Bag on an Overseas Flight Preparing for an overseas flight is a little bit different than your standard domestic flight. About the only type of flight that compares is a U.S. coast to coast. If you properly plan it will make your long flight better. What Is There To Do On Walking Street? If you have ever been to Pattaya, you know all about the infamous Walking Street. If you haven’t been, you need to go. What Is A Duty-Free Exemption? If you are traveling overseas you can save some money with a duty-free exemption. What Happens If You Are Arrested Overseas? If you are going overseas, avoid drugs at all costs. What Do You Do In A Hostage Situation? No one plans to encounter a terrorist and becoming a hostage. What can you do to increase the odds of survival? What Do You Do If You Lose Your Airline Ticket? Airline tickets are similar to negotiable documents. Because of this, refunds can be difficult to obtain if tickets are lost or stolen. What Do You Do If You Get Kidnapped? We live in a crazy world and anything can happen. You have to be prepared for anything. What Can You Do to Help The Environment When You Travel Think "green" when planning your next trip. What And How To Pack For A Safe Holiday Packing properly will make your vacation start off right. Walking Street Is Absolutely Insane If you go to Pattaya, you will find Walking Street to be one of the craziest roads in the world. Traveling To High-Risk Areas Traveling to a high risk area is just that - high risk. You can minimize that risk with the following. Travel And Terrorism Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely. Top Twelve Travel Tips for Students If you are a student planning a trip overseas, here are some tips to help you with your trip. This list is not all inclusive, but it should give you a good start to a safe and enjoyable trip abroad. Tis the Season to Travel With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, many people will be traveling to visit family and friends. And many will take to the air to return home for Christmas dinner and New Year Eve celebrations. Many of these people will be first time flyers and should do a little homework before taking that first flight. Different countries and different airports/airlines have different rules – so check before you fly. Tips To Glide Through Customs Entering a foreign country or returning from one puts you in contact with Immigration and Customs Officers. Tips for Traveling Overseas Making some minor preparations before you go overseas will save you time and effort and give you peace of mind. Tips For The Screening Process For Travelers With Disabilities And Medical Conditions If you have a disability, properly preparing for your flight will make the security screening go much smoother. Tipping In Pattaya When you go out for dinner or drinks in Pattaya, should you tip? Things to Arrange Before You Travel Overseas No one expects anything to happen while on a 2 or 3 week vacation – but you really should make some preparations – just in case. Their Name Liveth For Evermore If you are a World War II history buff, you need to set aside one day of your Bangkok vacation and visit Kanchanaburi. The title of this article is an inscription on one of the monuments at the war cemetery. Thailand Tailors Should you buy a suit or some slacks while you are in Thailand? Thailand Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect A new law banning smoking in restaurants, bars and even open-air markets went into effect in February, 2008. Thailand Rules of the Road If your are planning a vacation to Thailand, you will find that getting around is different than in your home country. You will have to learn to navigate on the "wrong" side of the rode (if you are from the US), negotiate with a tuk-tuk driver, and pay to ride in the back of pick-up trucks (Baht buses). It will be an experience you will never forget if you keep these points in mind. Thailand Holiday Countdown With only 5 days remaining until I go to Thailand, the Land of Smiles, it is time to do some serious packing. Thai Visas for American Citizens Going to Thailand? Going to stay more than 30 days, work or retire in Thailand? Make sure you know the rules. Surviving Your First Overseas Flight Taking a trip to a foreign country can be a bit different than a short shuttle flight between two cities. But, with a little pre-planning, you can make the long flight as pleasant as possible. Surviving The Security Checkpoint At The Airport It is a fact of life that we have to be screened by security before boarding our flight. It can be easy or you can make it difficult. If you properly prepare, clearing security is a breeze. Surviving Suvanrabhumi Are you prepared to navigate one of the biggest airports in the world? Sukhumvit Road Bangkok Thailand Sukhumvit Road is the street in Bangkok where you will see most of the tourists. Staying Healthy During Your Trip No one wants to spend their vacation sick in their hotel room or worse – in a hospital. Some things can’t be avoided – but most can. A little preventive planning can make your vacation safe and keep you on the beach instead of in the doctor’s office.Take some precautions and make your holiday safe and disease-free. Stay Healthy During Your Thailand Trip No one wants to get sick when they are on vacations. Follow these simple tips for a better holiday. Some Travel Tips for Students Planning a vacation in a faraway land? Received a job offer to teach in Asia? Although most trips abroad are trouble free, being prepared will go a long way to avoiding the possibility of serious trouble. Some Tips When Traveling With Children Traveling with your children can be exciting and at the same time scary. Some simple preparations will make the trip easier. Some Tips On Avoiding Baggage Problems Pack your bags properly so that they don’t get damaged or lost. Some Tips For Women Traveling Alone There has been an increase in the number of Americans traveling abroad - especially women traveling alone either for business or pleasure. Should I Visit Thailand During Exercise Cobra Gold? This comes up every year – guys wanting to know if it is still fun in Thailand when the military is in town. Having participated in Exercise Cobra Gold 4 times, all I can say- is “Come on down”. Yes, there are many guys in town with short hair – but for the most part we are working 12 – 16 hour days and don’t have much time to go out on the town until the exercise finishes. So, go to Pattaya during Cobra Gold, have a good time, and if you see a soldier or a marine – buy him or her a beer. Shopping in Pattaya Shopping in Pattaya can be fun if you know how to haggle. Shopping in Bangkok Can Save You Oodles Of Money Shopping in Bangkok can be fun if you know how to bargain. Sending Items Back To The United States Did you buy a lot of goodies on your overseas trip? Don't want to carry them back in your luggage? Here is what to do. Sanctuary of Truth If you are planning to visit Pattaya, Thailand, set aside a day to visit the Sanctuary of Truth. This temple is so remarkable; you will not believe your eyes. Safety When You Drive During Your Vacation If you are planning to rent a vehicle and drive while on vacation, you need to take some precautions. Safety On Public Transportation Overseas When you are on vacation in a foreign country, you may find yourself on public transportation. Safe Travels: Top Ten Passport Tips Are you planning a trip overseas? Do you have your passport? You will need it to enter foreign countries – so here are some tips to make your passport experience easier. Safe Travel - What to Bring – 10 Tips Travel today can be confusing with rules and regulations changing on a regular basis. Last year I could bring a bottle of water but no lighter. This year it is the opposite. Zippo lighters are OK but no bottled water – go figure. Sometimes the rules vary by country – so check, check, check. Returning Home After Your Overseas Holiday – What to Expect Your wonderful vacation is over and it is time to return home. You need to plan for your return trip home just as you planned at the beginning of your holiday. Responding To Terrorism And Travel Overseas No one can plan for a terrorist attack, but we all must be prepared in the event one happens. Required Travel Documents For Your Overseas Holiday What are the passport requirements for your trip & how do you apply for a passport? Quick Tips for Traveling Abroad We all want our overseas trip to go smooth so here are some ways to ease the pain. Precautions To Take While Traveling Overseas Thieves don't take vacations, so be on the lookout while traveling. Pre-Flight Electronics Check Prior to going on an overseas vacation, I always make sure that my electronic goodies are packed and ready to go. Planning Your Flight – Timing is Everything Your vacation is scheduled and it is time to book your flight. Most people make the mistake of booking their flight based on departure time – but this can be a big mistake. Plan Your Thailand Vacation Based on Thai Holidays If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, you should be aware of the major national holidays celebrated throughout the country. Male tourists complain that during many of the holidays and even during elections, many of the night spots shut down. And, many of the bar owners never seem to know if they are allowed to remain open or not. Plan Your Return Before You Go Most people are so excited about going on their vacation that they forget to plan their. This can take almost as much effort as the initial holiday plan. But, it is better to think about your return before you leave your home. Here are some tips. Personal Security Tips While Traveling Minimize your chances of being a victim when traveling overseas. Personal Security In Overseas Hotels When traveling overseas, you need to secure and protect your valuables. Pattaya Over Payers How can you avoid being a Pattaya over payer? It is easy and only requires common sense. Pattaya Girl Friend Experience Your Pattaya holiday can be greatly enhanced by the girl friend experience. Pattaya Balloon Chasers Finding a party at one of the many Pattaya bars is easy. All you have to do is look for balloons. Patpong Road Bangkok Thailand Infamous for its naughty nightlife, Patpong Road is still thriving. Passport Safety Tips What happens if you lose your passport while you are on vacation overseas? Paper or Plastic? Paying For Your Thailand Vacation Should you use cash, traveler's checks, or credit/debit card when you are in Thailand? Pack Your Bags Like a Pro Between the time you check your luggage in and the time you claim it at your destination, it may have passed through a maze of conveyor belts and baggage carts; once airborne, baggage may tumble around the cargo compartment if the plane hits rough air. In all fairness to the airlines, however, relatively few bags are damaged or lost. With some common-sense packing and other precautions, your bags will probably be among the ones that arrive safely. Pack Light For Your Thailand Trip Visiting Thailand in high or low season will make no difference on what you bring. Your wardrobe will be geared toward the tropics even during the “cool’ time of the year in Thailand. Overseas Security Measures For Your Home And Family Be safe and secure if you live overseas. Overseas Driver's License & Auto Insurance If you intend to drive overseas, check with the embassy or consulate of the countries where you will visit to learn about requirements for driver's license, road permits, and auto insurance. If possible, obtain road maps of the countries that you plan to visit before you go. Overbooking and the Airline Bump Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for "no-shows." Passengers are sometimes left behind or "bumped" as a result. When an over sale occurs, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires airlines to ask people who aren't in a hurry to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation. Those passengers bumped against their will are, with a few exceptions, entitled to compensation. One Night In Bangkok Definitely Makes A Hard Man Humble Murray Head got it right – "One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble." My Top Ten Travel Tips For Students If you are a student traveling overseas to a foreign country, you need to make some preparations. Must See Bangkok Temples Spending some time in Bangkok? You have to see the temples. More Reasons Not To Get Arrested In Thailand You can read almost daily about foreigners getting arrested in Thailand. They get arrested for a variety of reasons – theft, pedophilia, drugs, murder and more. Some are wanted in their home countries and were arrested in Thailand and will be extradited back home to face trial. They are either arrogant or stupid thinking that the Thai Police will never catch them. Well, you don’t want to get caught by the Thai Police – trust me. Here are a few examples: Medically Preparing for Your Trip to Thailand Before visiting Thailand, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) Make A List And Check It Twice Making a checklist before traveling can save you time in the long run. Life without plastic in Thailand What would the Thai people do without plastic? Legal Tips When Traveling Overseas The very first thing you have to remember is that you are a guest in a foreign country and you are subject to their rules and regulations. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. You need to do some homework and find out what the laws of the country you are visiting are so that you stay out of trouble and have an enjoyable vacation. Know Before You Go On Your Trip Overseas Learn about the countries that you plan to visit. Khon Kaen-the Gateway to Isaan If you are a regular visitor to Thailand, you have heard of the part of Thailand known as Isaan. If you have only heard of Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket, you need to head up to the northeast of Thailand for the true Thai experience. Khon Kaen Traditional Breakfast Kai krata is the traditional breakfast in many parts of northeast Thailand. Jewelry Shopping in Bangkok You can get great deals in gold and gemstones in Bangkok if you don’t get ripped off. Is the Water Buffalo Really Sick? If you are a single man and are planning a trip to Thailand, you may hear this lament from the girls you meet. Don’t fall for it. It is one of many scams the girls try to pull on unsuspecting men. In, Out, And Off Travel Tips Do your part to speed up travel, especially during the holidays. I'm Going To Pattaya's Walking Street. Where Do I Go First? Visiting Pattaya for the first time can be an exhilarating experience and trying to figure out where to go first can be an impossibility. How You Can Help Airlines Be Safer Air travel is so safe you'll probably never have to use any of the advice I'm about to give you. How To Shop In Thailand When do you pay a set price and when do you bargain? How To Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1 We all know that 4-1-1 is the number to call for information and 9-1-1 is the emergency number. What is 3-1-1? How to Handle an Airline Complaint Most of the time complaining to the counter help at the airport or to the flight attendants will get no results. You need to document the problem and go to the top. Contact the airline’s main office either by regular mail of email. Keep copies of all your documents. How To Get Through Airport Security The Easy Way Once you check your bags at the airport, it is now time to go through the security checkpoint.
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