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When loading your bike, keep as much weight as possible close to the bike’s center of gravity. That means low and towards the tank, distributed evenly from side to side. A day or two before you leave, do a dry run. Pack the bike and go for a short ride,…
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If you arrive in Singapore by air, as you leave from Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminals, you will drive right past one of the better kept Singapore secrets. Departing to the city, you pass drums of flowering plants. In case of a hostile attack on the runways of Changi Airport, those…
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Follow the “Trilogy Rule” while packing your clothes. Three pairs of socks, three pairs of underwear, three shirts. Wear one, wash one, dry one. You can get more miles out of leg wear, so two pairs of pants and one culturally appropriate pair of shorts or a skirt should suffice….
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One of the best ways to photograph the coast (especially beaches) is to choose a high vantage point. This can give the observer a view that they might not normally see and give your photo a grand scale. This could be an elevated point on a sand dune, a rock…
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Before taking a road trip with your pet, get your pet used to being in a car by taking him out on short journeys. Plan your route in advance and take sufficient stops every two to three hours. Bring a portable litter box with you and make sure your pet…
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Get a travel credit card that has no fees on foreign transactions or ATM, as they add up. You can pre-load your travel card before you leave so you can’t overspend nor does anyone have your bank details if they’re stolen. Use apps such as Kayak to guide you on…
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If you want to travel the local way and connect to the natives, don’t stay in chain hotels with tourists. Stay in B&Bs and chat with the owners and staff. Rent an apartment and go shopping for your meals. Try making a meal, or two, yourself from the ingredients you…
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Airlines tend to under-stock on food to decrease craft weight. They seem to always run out of the best menu items halfway down the aisle at mealtime. Don’t go hungry: Eat before your flight, or bring your own food. Or, order a special meal when you book your flight —…
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Staying up late, long journeys and over-indulging in food and drinks can leave your eyes with a hangover. Lie down and place cold cotton balls or a chilled gel eye-mask over closed eyes for 10 minutes. To get ready for the morning after a big night, soak cotton balls in…
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If you’re worried about excess baggage charges, why not wear your extra items instead of cramming them into your case? A luggage jacket combined with a good hand-luggage bag will get you the absolute maximum amount of luggage on a plane, without having to pay any check-in costs. Source: Skyscanner
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