Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
November 12, 2010 by ThriveOnTravel
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Remember that old rhyme, “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite?” That was just a saying, wasn’t it? Bed bugs weren’t really real, were they? Well, like most childhood rhymes this one was based on reality. Bed bugs are very real. So what are they? Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that […]
Know This Rule for Carry-On Luggage
October 28, 2010 by ThriveOnTravel
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If you are planning to carry your luggage on an airplane, you’ll want to keep in mind the 3-1-1 Rule. This rule applies to liquids, aerosols, and gels. Here’s a breakdown of the rule. The 3-1-1 Rule After extensive testing conducted in 2006, TSA has determined that liquids, aerosols, and gels in limited quantities do […]
Airplane Etiquette – Your Ticket to a Pleasant Flight
October 18, 2010 by ThriveOnTravel
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Don’t you sometimes wish there were stricter rules on an airplane; that people could get ticketed or kicked off the airplane for inappropriate and rude behavior? (Hey, the airlines could charge for parachutes.) If you’re a frequent flyer, no doubt you have some horror stories to tell. Unfortunately, you can’t force etiquette on others but […]
Traveling With Braids – A Secret to No Fuss Hair
October 8, 2010 by ThriveOnTravel
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The braiding of the hair is an old art employed by many cultures. A braid (also called plait) is a complex structure which involves intertwining three or more strands of flexible material, in this case hair, and intertwining them together to make one long rope or braid. In this short article we will discuss how […]
How to Travel With Difficult People
September 15, 2010 by ThriveOnTravel
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We all, at some time or another, find ourselves in situations where we have to deal with difficult people. We do our best to minimize these situations and never is this more true than when traveling. Unfortunately, there are times when traveling with a difficult person is simply unavoidable. Whether we’re traveling with workmates or […]