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Odds'n'Ends

In this section you will find useful information on how to get work overseas; on visas and embassies; organisations that allow you to live/work in different countries; and fun stuff that we didn't know where else to put.


 



 










The Art of Bartering NEW!

Colleen Dilts has compiled a set of guidelines to finding the best price when traveling and when at home. Read her 'golden rule' and get ready to shop.


How To Travel For Free NEW!

Aaron O'Sullivan can't tell you why a Muslim man in a Muslim country was keeping pigs. But he can tell you this. It was ABSOLUTELY FREE and Operation Three's Company was a success.



Ode to a Backpack

The lady who washed David Kessler's backpack announced afterwards that she imagined hints of his life were seeping out from its pores to be seen by her.




Ships Ahoy! Bound for Never-Never Land

Sarah Greenbaum goes where calories mean nothing, cash is nonexistent, and the bingo is non-stop: a 6-day cruise.




Whisper

After 15 months on the road a strange feeling keeps creeping up on K, but what is it, and when will it overwhelm?



While I'm Young

What would happen if standing in lines made you younger? Bob Pedersen couldn't help but wonder, while in one of many queues he braved on his RTW trip.



The Glamour of Flying

While flying trans-Atlantic, Sean Fitzmorris wonders if all this air travel rot is really worth it.



Hotel Room Connection Tips

Connecting a laptop to a hotel room phone system can have pitfalls, but Christopher Gleize steers you clear.



On Open Tickets

Thinking of buying open tickets? Think again - it's for your own good, says Edward Hasbrouck.



RTW Travelers: The New Trend

While Leanne Currie-McGhee was researching her own RTW trip, she tried to find out what inspired people to embark on these long journeys.



Epiphany: Morphing from Tourist to Traveler

When Richard Larssen first went to Europe as a college student in the 60s, he brought suitcases. Now he knows better. Part advice, part anecdote, Richard has some experential wisdom to pass on to the beginning traveller.



Round the World Tickets

There is no better and more affordable way to buy your round the world or multi-continental air ticket than the BootsnAll TripPlanner. See for yourself.



A Discussion on Malaria

Several articles dealing with this killer disease, including precautions, symptoms and medication.



How to Plan a Trip Online

Lots of links to resources that will help you get information vital to planning your big trip.



Make Money Overseas

TEFL courses are a great way to top up the funds while you're on the road.



 



Adventures and Hard Lessons in Travel Writing

Brad Newsham discusses his experiences in publishing and his semi-serious plans to teach a course for would-be writers, entitled: Stop Writing Now!.



Guide to the Euro

What the new currency will mean for travellers as it's slowly phased in.



Foreign Voltage Systems

Christopher Gleize explains how not to be shocked by foreign electricity.



Disturbing the Peace

Sleepy? Craig Guillot has a bedtime story for you, a whodunit of mystery and suspense. Nighty night, don't let the gringos bite!



Rick Steves Makes Stop in Eugene

In two hours, Rick Steves gave 20 years' worth of advice for the budget and independent traveler going to Europe.



Hands-On Work in the UK

Get your hands dirty with working holidays through Britain's National Trust.



The European Rail Pass

If you are going to Europe this summer, you'll want to read this one about getting around Europe cheaply.



Lone Female

Traveling alone is a great experience, but there are certain issues that are particular to traveling in that way, especially for women.



Travel Tips for Globetrotters

Information, tips, tricks and suggestions for travellers to make life easier on the road less travelled.



Going Solo

Travelling solo may seem riskier, but the benefits far outweigh the risks.



First Time Travellers

Four articles dealing with helpful tips to help you take those first steps down the open road.



Typical Travellers

A light-hearted look at some of the personalities we've all met at one time or another.



Overlanding

The costs, tricks and tips for preparing a Land Rover for the drive from the UK to Australia.




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