Let’s do this!
You’ve planned the trip, formulated your budget, purchased your tickets and packed your bags. Now you’re officially “Off to the Airport”. Congratulations!
But before you go be sure to read through the “Go” section, it will point out some of the stickiest parts to the traveling experience, that which happens after your first flight and hopefully get some insight on how to make the best decisions while you’re out on the road.
This section consists of several parts. Take a look at each one and help yourself have the best trip possible.
Next stop: travel!
How to best keep yourself out of bed while on the road.
Make sure to prepare important financial items before you go.
How to feed the shopping need. It can be a traveler's bane so here's how to decide what will ultimately benefit you, your money and the world at large.
The what, why and how much to haggle. A few tips on making the most of your haggling energy, and why you should do it at all.
The methods we spend our money abroad. How to's for cash, debit, credit cards and more.
Exchange rates, when to get, etc.
One of the most anxiety inducing travel tasks. Find out the best methods and timing to get a place to hunker down.
Details on restrictions, excess baggage, size limits, fees and what to do when your bags are lost or delayed.
It isn't required but it is a very smart thing to do. A step-by-step guide on how and why to reconfirm your upcoming flight.
The final word on e-tickets and paper tickets - what they are and how they're used
An inconvenient necessity. Information on the two most important travel documents
Section includes info on Twitter, Facebook, blogging and general road technology. Also how to keep your data safe at Internet cafes, tips on netbook computing and help with travel phones.
3 subsections on getting you through every airport, and airport situation, on your itinerary with calm and grace.
A few tips on how to finesse the system when dealing with airline agents, on the phone or in person - and why you should go that route.
