Travel Be 4U

Robert Thatcher asked:


Although traveling by air is the fastest way to move from places to place while traveling by car is convenient and comfortable and traveling by bus is the cheapest, not one of them can be compared to the unique experience trail travel could give.

Trail travel might not be the most popular way people move. This could be because of the length a trip could take compared to air traveling. Another reason could be the monotony of sights that might bring boredom to passengers. Another could be the price one single train travel could cost compared when taking a bus. All these contribute to the decreasing popularity of train travel but it does not mean that train travel is not good at all. In fact, with a little wit and personal creativity, one could enjoy train travel.

1. Expect to travel for long hours. In this way, you don’t have to look at your timepiece regularly or ask a crew with the most annoying question you also would not want to hear: “Are we there yet?” Keep in mind that if you are crossing state boarders, train travel could take more hours than driving your own car at your own phase. And sometimes, train schedules are not met so you don’t have to nag every crew with the train schedule.

2. Relax and enjoy the scenery. If you are traveling during daytime, you could see sights that might not be possible to see if you are traveling by plane, bus or car. Try to enjoy the scenery. You can even bring binoculars to help you see more views closer.

3. If you are a reader, this is the best time to read. Trains are more stable than bus. So if you would like to read without controlling the motion of your hand with the book, the train could provide you with stability. Bring a book of your favorite author. You can also consider finalizing your report if you are going to present it on meetings.

4. If you are not into sightseeing and reading, you can bring your portable CD player or iPod. Bring your most favorite albums you could bring. Or, if you have an iPod, you can store all your songs to your library. Make sure you have spare batteries.

5. Be friendly and polite. If a person asks favors from you, be more than willing to do it. Train travel would offer you new acquaintances and friends.

6. Do not intrude other people’s business in the best way you could. Respect other people’s privacy.

7. Talk to the crew nicely. Although they would not throw you off the train if you shout to them, doing such is not proper. They are well trained and very friendly, be nice to the crew.

8. Take time to meet other people. Since you expect to be on the train for several hours especially if you are crossing state borders, you wont be doing so much. You can roam around the train and meet other people. This is the best time to have someone to talk to.

9. If in case you are traveling with your children, make sure you provide them with lots of activities. Bring along activity books, quiet toys, color pens, crayons, papers, reading material, coloring books, and video games. In this way, you keep them entertained.

Lizzie Scott asked:


Here are some of the favorite tips for budget travel in Europe. Actually, these budget travel tips apply to any country that you want to visit!

Budget Travel Tip # 1 Eating with the locals instead of the tourists. This way, you will save some money and enjoy the local food at the same time. Restaurants or eateries that are popular with local residents tend to be the ones with the best meals at a low or reasonable price.

Budget Travel Tip # 2 For a quick and economical breakfast, pick up a roll, some fresh cold cuts and a piece of fruit from the local market. Then enjoy a delicious sandwich and a cup of coffee in the local park. Take in the view and local life around you. You may end up with some great photos while at it.

Budget Travel Tip # 3 When eating out, choose the fixed price menu and the house wine for the best value. These dishes are often a good way to sample the local cuisine.

Budget Travel Tip # 4 Overnight trains are a great way to get from place-to-place and rest or sleep. During your budget travel in Europe, be sure to bring a meal, bottle of water and snack along. That way, you can save money and enjoy your packed meal.

Budget Travel Tip # 5 Snap away! Take loads of pictures of the people you meet during your budget travel in Europe. If you are using film camera, develop them when you get back home as developing at tourist locations can be expensive. Of course, if you are using a digital camera, you can take as many shots and print only your favorite ones.

Budget Travel Tip # 6 Find a website that offers some photographs of local attractions or upload your own from your digital camera. Personalize these shots with an epostcard and email them back to family and friends at home.

Budget Travel Tip # 7 Learn a few basic words of the local language. It will be easier and cheaper to buy things.

Budget Travel Tip # 8 When making large purchases, it is always best to use a credit card. That way you cash lasts longer.

Budget Travel Tip # 9 Like credit cards, ATM cash transactions provide the best exchange rates. You will avoid the sometimes costly fees charged by hotels and currency services when you need cash.

Budget Travel Tip # 10 Many travel locations provide student discounts, senior discounts, etc. If you are not sure a, always ask.

Budget Travel Tip # 11 Plan your budget travel wisely. There are some inexpensive souvenirs that you can get from your budget travel in Europe. For example, stickers, fridge magnets or postcards. For more expensive purchases, remember that the further you go from the tourist attraction, the less expensive the souvenirs will be.

Budget Travel Tip # 12 Go on a tour of the city. A bus pass or subway token is a great avenue for meeting the local people and sightseeing. The public transportation service of most European cites is efficient, clean, safe and easy to navigate.

Ian Koch asked:


Looking back to the days I worked as an international business consultant. I traveled between 200 and 300 days per year. In the beginning this is quite fun; going to airports, shuffle from plane to plane, meeting a lot of interesting new people, seeing foreign places and so forth. After a while it is not so fun anymore; you get used to it. After a few years as a heavy business traveler you sleep when travel but sooner or later you just get tiered of all this traveling and you decide that enough is enough. I quit as a business traveler.

Now I just travel for leisure and fun, with very few exceptions.

A business traveler might face a lot of difficulties during travel from one place to another around the world. The difference in the culture, food, mode of travel and location play an important part during the travel. The saying “information is wealth” will suit a business traveler more than any other person in real life.

The business traveler needs to get the right information from the right source if he wants to be successful in his business trip. The Business travel directory is one such resource which can be sought when a business traveler needs information on anything. There are many directories available online and a traveler may look to it when needed.

A business travel to international destination is not an easy task if you don’t get the right information needed for your travel. Airline, Car rental, hotels, maps, directions, and other information are needed by a business traveler. After you land in a destination you can’t look for a hotel during a peak season in that destination.

Then you are the one who is going to pay a lump sum for a meager hotel accommodation. Maps are needed to locate the place that you are going to visit. It would give you the confidence if you know in which direction you are going to go. A business directory is one that gives that confidence.

Restaurants near your choice of stay are also important. A good business directory for travel should be able to give you this information also. There are many websites that serve as a travel directory for the business traveler. Some of them might require you to become a member of that site if you need to use it.

Free memberships are also provided. Hard copies of business directory for travel are available in the leading bookstores in most of the business destinations around the world.