Month: May 2018

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Tip 18: Get 2 trips in 1 with extended layovers

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Last year we traveled to Paris on IcelandAir. We took advantage of the extended layover option and spent 2 days enjoying Iceland on our way to Paris. There were no additional fees on our flight…and the round trip was also very reasonable! Here’s more on what IcelandAir offers: https://www.icelandair.com/flights/stopover/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9YqnwoTw2gIVRgOGCh0-dAkIEAAYASABEgL7sfD_BwE

Here are some more resources on extended layovers:

https://thriftynomads.com/airlines-offer-free-stopovers/

http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/airlines-with-free-stopovers

https://www.savoredjourneys.com/how-to-book-a-free-stopover/

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Tip 16: Fruity travel challenges

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Fruit is a difficult item to bring home from other states or countries. Be knowledgeable about the border rules so you don’t have to throw away a souvenir or expensive purchase.

The rules are complicated in many cases. Here is a good starting point on Customs and Border rules on plants in the US:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/sa_international/sa_travel?1dmy&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Faphis_content_library%2Fsa_resources%2Fsa_traveler%2Fct_general_allowed_food_items

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Tip 15: Women traveling alone

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When we travel alone, we often chose to eat at the restaurant’s bar as to not stick out as a single person at a table.

Also, protect yourself in your hotel room by looking through the peep hole before opening the door if someone is knocking.

Adventurous Kate has some more good advice here: http://www.adventurouskate.com/top-10-travel-safety-tips-for-women/