Posted on 03 November 2009. Tags: korea, Travel
Depending on what source you consult Seoul, South Korea is somewhere between the second most populous city in the world and the 18th but really, who are we to quibble over a measly eight million person discrepancy? The bottom line is, there’s a metric crap ton of people living in this amazing city (almost half the population of South Korea) and it would be absolutely ridiculous if we were to leave “The Special City” out of any discussion about South Korea travel tips (especially since last year Seoul was named the most expensive Asian city to live in and the third most expensive city in the world). If you’re looking for cheap or free there are several world class parks scattered throughout the city. The most famous, of course, being the Seoul Olympic Park, a landmark built specifically to host the 1988 Olympic games that now features several museums, a sculpture park and plenty of outdoor activities! But don’t forget the over 100 other museums, most of which are easily accessible via a very impressive subway system that unites the entire city in an easy to navigate web.
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Posted on 18 September 2009. Tags: duffel bags, leather bags, leather duffle bags, Travel, travel tips
There are many people who are using leather duffle bags to transport all of their things during travel. They not only offer a great solution for those who don’t like the traditional suitcase, but give a lot more room to travelers who like to carry a lot of things.
People who travel a lot like these packs for the storage room that they provide. They are a versatile piece of luggage allowing the room that you need and the convenience of a carryon bag.
For students the duffel allows for a lot of dirty clothes space during those short trips back home. Then they can carry all of their clean clothes back in the same bag. This versatility makes the duffel bag a great choice for your luggage needs.
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Posted on 15 September 2009. Tags: duffle bags, luggage, shopping, Travel, travel tips
Size should definitely be a consideration when purchasing a duffle bag. You can always leave some space in a large bag but you may become frustrated if you are always trying to stuff a smaller bag past its capacity. Keep in mind however that the size of the bag can be an issue if you are traveling by plane since you do not want to be paying expensive fees for over sized luggage.
There are so many places that you can find duffel bags. You are not limited to looking in luggage stores or stores which sell sporting equipment. By comparing features, models and prices, you can be sure to get the bag that you need at the price that you want.
Finding a duffel bag which suits your needs should not be expensive or time consuming. The ideal bag is out there and all it takes is for you to find it.
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Posted on 04 September 2009. Tags: boston, free stuff, Travel, travel tips
If you’re planning a trip to Boston and you’re thinking to yourself, “I wonder if there are any great things to see in Boston?” then I hate to tell you friend but you are definitely asking yourself the wrong question. Try something more along the lines of, “Gee, did I book my travel arrangements to give myself enough time to see everything there is to see in Boston?” Or maybe stick with a simpler question like, “I wonder how hard it is to stay sober in Boston?” Better yet, “Did I pack a clean pair of rainbow colored toe socks?” All of these are significantly more important questions to be asking yourself than that inane, “I wonder if there are any great things to see in Boston?” line. You’re talking to the wrong people if you think there’s even the slightest chance that you wont have a full dance card’s worth of activities lined up before you can even unpack those rainbow colored toe socks at the Holiday Inn Express. Which brings me to my only question (which, again, is much more relevant than that dross you presented), “Who in their right mind pack rainbow colored toe socks when they go on vacation?!”
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Posted on 26 July 2009. Tags: Disney World, Travel
So you are planning your trip to Walt Disney World? Once you start looking at your budget for the trip, one of the first things you’ll realize is that one of the biggest expenses is the actual park tickets. Bringing your whole family to Disney World for even 3-4 days can add up to a lot of money in Disney tickets. Then you have hotels, airfare and meals to worry about too. But those prices you were sort of expecting anyway.
To save some money, it is possible to get some Disney World discount tickets. Just make sure you try and plan in advance so you can get the best prices. Usually the Disney World website has a small discount on tickets for advance purchases. You can also get discounts if you are in the military or are a member of AAA. So be sure to check around to see what kind of ticket deals you can get before you leave for Florida.
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