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For many travelers who cross several time zones, many of them suffer from “jet lag.” Although there is no way to completely avoid jet lag, there are a number of ways to help your body adjust to a new time zone. Try to go to bed a little earlier a few days before you leave and get as much sleep as you can during your flight. Many side-effects of jet lag are the result of dehydration, [...]

Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and seats close to the front of the plane are typically considered the best. On a short business trip, you probably want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival. On an overnight flight, you’ll want a window seat so you can rest your head. Nervous fliers may want to sit over the wing, where there is less turbulence. Exit [...]

Leaving for hiking is one of the best ways to rediscover nature. But trekking the forest or going off the beaten track is not for the faint hearted. If you are new to this, it’s best to be guided by the pros. Just in case, here are a few hiking skills you may want to know. Get in shape. City slicker or not, trekking woodlands is no joke. Most of the time it does take its toll and your body has to [...]

More and more westerners come to Thailand to trained in this kneading art, with Wat Pho in Bangkok probably the most well-known place for receiving instruction. Chiang Mai in the north also offers a wealth of more or less accredited schools, teaching a softer northern style massage technique. There are courses however in Phuket, Pattaya and Samui. Tourists and visitors to Thailand soon observe that [...]

A lot of the problem travellers face can be avoided with careful planning. Here are few ideas to make sure you get the flight, price and seat you want. Thought it’s not always possible to know your travel plans, the earlier you book, the better. Especially during peak times, such as Eid and Christmas holidays and during summer hoildays. Flights often fill up fast, so don’t count on leaving it [...]