Articles by Stuart
Krakow Neighborhoods -
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Stuart
Like big cities everywhere, you'll find Krakow neighborhoods that were once towns in their own right. Two that you might want to visit are Kazimierz and Nowa Huta. (With all these other Polish names, I just can't write Cracow in its English form.) Kazimierz might...
Salt Mines Of Krakow -
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Stuart
The Krakow Salt Mines as a tourist attraction? Yep, they are... a big one. Why? Because through the years, the salt miners carved salt sculptures that are amazing to see. They've even carved whole rooms made of salt‚ including the chandeliers. Actually the salt mine...
Driving Around Poland -
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Stuart
We were warned repeatedly before our trip that driving in Poland might be a hassle; that it is a dangerous place for foreign drivers; and that we would really have to worry about car theft. We found we had no problems... at least not with...
Stockholm In Sweden -
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Stuart
You'd be hard pressed to find a prettier setting for a capital city than Stockholm, Sweden. With one third of the city's area made up of waterways, it seems like it is part of the sea... and seafaring is certainly in the Swedish blood. It's...
In-flight Tips for Long Haul Flights -
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Stuart
So are there any in-flight tips that can assist to make that long, long flight.... (in coach or economy for most of us) more bearable? When we talk to people about where we've been or where we're going, we often hear something like, "I'd love...
Bergen In Norway -
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Stuart
We have to admit that Bergen is our one of our favorite towns in Norway... because there is so much history there, and because the old center seems so small and manageable. Our most personal reason is because we have good travel buddies who have...
Free Weekly Horoscope For The Week Of 1st November 2010 -
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Stuart
Free Weekly Horoscopes, Horoscop and Horoscope and for the Week of the 1st November, 2010 Aries. There is some confusion over paperwork you are doing and may have you running in circles. You are going crazy until it gets straightened out. Some older papers may...
Baggage Fees -
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Stuart
Baggage fees... Now there's something that can confuse even the most savvy traveler. People are always saying to me that flying isn't fun anymore. What they're really saying is that it's changed. There are security check lines to go through. You have to worry about...
Museum Sensory Overload -
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Stuart
To avoid museum sensory overload, you need some strategies... See if you can get in and out privileges with a museum card; figure out what is important for YOU to see in any given museum; determine if it would be good to get a guide...
Balance Your Itinerary -
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Stuart
When you're planning what to see on your travels, try to balance your itinerary and maybe use a trip planner. When you're in cities, you want to see museums and churches, but mix it up with outdoor activities and fun things. There is a long...
Free Horoscope for the week of 11th October 2010 -
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Stuart
Aries. You are to be swamped with paperwork this month because someone needs help with theirs. News about your investments and or finances should come in the mail this week. It is still all on hold for now and the news you receive is expected...
Driving in Foreign Places -
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Stuart
Tourists need to be alert when they're driving in foreign places... foreign to you, that is. If you're an European in the U.S. or an American in Europe or South America or Australia, things will be different. You need to familiarize yourself with international road...
RV Travel In Europe -
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Stuart
RV travel in Europe? You may think of vacationing with an RV as an American experience, but Europeans have been caravanning for years too, as have Australians and New Zealanders. And while the term RV is catching on outside of the U.S., you will read...
Free Weekly Horoscope for the week of 20th September 2010 -
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Stuart
Aries. Do not touch your investments or bank account for now, just let them accumulate. This is not a very good time to sell stocks or spend your money. You have to get out and about to visit everyone in the next couple of weeks....
Ghent Belgium -
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Stuart
Ghent, Belgium is a friendly university town that is full of ancient buildings and history. If Bruges is a city filled with tourists looking for a time warp, Ghent is a city full of students and locals just living life... Like Bruges it started as...
How To Avoid Hotel Fees -
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Stuart
Some hotel fees are hidden, some are right upfront. Sometimes you can avoid hotel fees if you know about them. It just takes a little forethought and imagination. Make sure you bring your cell-phone charger, and use it, so you aren't forced to use their...
Hidden Hotel Fees -
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Stuart
Hidden hotel fees can give you sticker shock when you check out if you're not careful. In general, we've found that you're more apt to run into these fees in bigger, more expensive hotels and hotels that tend to cater to business travelers, but you...
How To Deal With Jet Lag -
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Stuart
You're traveling the world! Now you need to know how to deal with jet lag. Every traveler feels jet lag to some degree if you cross time zones... What you have to learn is how to prepare yourself ahead of your trip and then recover...
See Washington DC for Free -
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Stuart
The cool thing about finding things to do in Washington DC for free is that it's easy.... there are lots of free things to do. That can make Washington DC a good deal for the frugal traveler. For starters, all of the Smithsonian Museums are...
Are You A Travel Worrier -
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Stuart
Travellers tend to sit at home before their trip... all alone... just thinking of reasons to be stressed. You did your research about the safety of the country you're going to visit, you got all of your vaccinations, but still your "friends" have told you...
