I recently flew from Male to Kuala Lumpur on a pleasure trip. I want to point out the mere fact that in this digital age it still can be extremely challenging to get even the most basic of information on demand.

I was sitting towards the back of the Boeing 737-800. I was trying to look at the few watches on the arms of the people sitting in the nearby seats.

Oh my; it is amazing how many different times were being displayed on the various watches that were in sight.

I forgot to mention that I stopped wearing a watch when the cell phone phenomenon hit earth.

Maybe I should consider purchasing a battery operated travel clock for future travel to avoid a similar dilemma from occurring. Or alternatively a solar powered cell phone might do the trick……..

Finally to solve the issue I asked the air stewardess to kindly let me know what the time is. She politely answered the question.

Happy travelling

PS- You might be wondering what an “air sickness bag” has got to do with a clock. To cut a long story short I wrote the draft of this very article on the back of an air sickness bag due to the shortage of a piece of paper.

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Travelers and tourists naturally love to sample local cuisine whenever they travel.  A traveler’s palate is almost up for anything.  They will even try Philippines’ infamous balut – chick, feathers, bones and all.  This is just fine, but you still need to observe food safety when traveling.  Your stomach may not do well with the food.

Your Stomach May Not Like It

Your food may not necessarily be cleaner than foreign foods.  It is also not safer than foods abroad.  It is, however, something that your stomach is used too.  It is something that your body may have developed immunity to bacteria that it may contain.  You may not, however, be immune to bacteria that foreign foods may have.  Natural fertilizers used to grown foreign foods may contain bacteria that could cause stomach upset or intestinal distress.  This is something commonly experienced by travelers or tourists who do not observe food safety.

There are risks that you have to take note of when traveling and eating foreign foods.  It is a good idea to monitor these risks by regularly visiting the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites.  You will find updated outbreaks information in these websites.  You should also make sure that you get the necessary immunization or shots before you fly abroad.  You should also keep yourself updated with the local news.

What Not to Eat or Drink Abroad

To protect yourself from diseases though, it is a good idea to know the things that you should not eat or drink when you are abroad.  For instance, do not just drink tap water when you are in a foreign country.  Do not assume that just because the locals drink it without experiencing any intestinal problems that you can do the same.  Food safety includes water safety as well, so make sure that you opt for bottled water when you are in a foreign country.

Always opt for freshly cooked foods.   Avoid raw foods like salads.  However, you can eat fruits or vegetables that you can peel yourself.  Otherwise, it is always a good idea to opt for foods that are freshly cooked.  Make sure that you have your foods “well done”.  It is better to eat your order portions when served hot.  These foods are safer.  If you are going to use condiments, make sure that you choose products that come in sealed packages.  Unsealed packages are often home to bacteria which are notorious for causing stomach upsets and intestinal problems.

No matter how enticingly good seafood dishes looked, you should definitely avoid them.  Small fish dishes that are freshly cooked may be safe, but avoid other seafood organs like clams, oysters and mussels.

If you must eat or drink dairy products, make sure that you get pasteurized products.  Avoid unpasteurized cheese, yogurt or milk.  Canned milk in grocery stores, however, may be safe.  Avoid adding milk to your coffee.  If you must have coffee, opt to have black coffee.  That way, you can avoid drinking contaminated milk.

These are a few simple tips on how to observe food safety when traveling.

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Fitness travel is a must when traveling.  You do not have to gain weight while you’re on vacation.  Of course, you can always indulge on something you would not normally eat, but it is always a good idea to consider your health.  You will definitely regret not bothering to exercise or eat the right food while traveling.  When you go on a trip, it is not a good idea to take a vacation from eating healthy as well.

What is a Fitness Travel?

Waist-expanding vacations are great, but it is always better to go on a fitness travel.  Combine fun with good food and fitness activities while you are on vacation.  Look for places that offer really good fitness activities.  There are many places that you can go to for this.  They offer many programs that can help rejuvenate the body and the mind while you are on an exciting trip.

Usually, the program will start even before you actually leave for your trip!  It includes an extensive and structured program that is specifically created or tailored for you.  It aims to prepare you for your trip, so you will be in the peak of your health before you actually start your travel.  It continues onward throughout your tour and even until after the tour ends.

Where Will You Go?

There are actually many places that you can go to for fitness travel.  These destinations are scattered all over the world – Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Rome and other destinations.  They all offer body and mind rejuvenation programs.  By devoting yourself to these programs, you will help improve your overall health.  You will also educate yourself on how to keep yourself fit and healthy.

What are the Activities?

Fitness travel programs include physical challenges like hiking, walking and dancing.  They combine these activities with recreational fun, so you find yourself enjoying the tour while you keep yourself fit.  These travel destinations are often located in places where you can enjoy nature.  Imagine doing yoga by the beach at sunset in some exotic country.

There are a lot of exercises incorporated into your fitness program.  These exercises may include resistance and functional training, Pilates, yoga and other activities that help you achieve serenity and tranquility.  You will also learn how to create balance between your body, mind and spirit.

Is Fitness Travel for You?

Should you avail of a fitness travel program?  Is it for you?  Definitely!  If you want a healthier and stronger body, this is definitely for you.  You will enjoy all the benefits that these kinds of programs offer.

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Are you in dire need of a vacation?  Perhaps, you are already doing some Google searches and wondering how to save money on airfare?  There are dozens of vacation spots to choose from.  There are numerous travel agencies offering great packages online.  You can choose from among different agencies and airline websites, so you will be able to get cheap airfare.

There is really no shortcut to getting reasonably affordable airfares.  You need to shop around if you want to find the best deal.  You need to check out different booking sites.  You might want your vacation dates open, so you will be able to take advantage of the best deal.  You need to put in a little effort in order to save money on airfare.  There are some things that you can do in order to save money.  Here are some things that you have to consider doing:

1. Consider making your reservations during off peak season.  Booking your flight during peak travel periods will cost you a lot of money.  Typically, price tickets go up at 3 days, 7 days, 14 days and 21 days before your scheduled flight.  You need to make your reservations on days prior to these deadlines.  In fact, if you are thinking of taking a vacation overseas, you should consider making your reservation several months in advance.
2. Get last-minute tickets.  If you cannot book your flight in advance, you should consider buying your ticket at the last minute.  Often, airlines offer great prices for unsold tickets.  Check out different airline websites because they offer last-minute deals.  You can definitely save money on airfare by taking advantage of these offers.
3. Check out different offers before you make your decision.  You need to shop around before you actually make your reservations.  You need to check out different online travel providers.  This will give you an idea where to book your flight.  Checking out different airline websites will give you an idea what the going rate is.  Armed with this knowledge, you will find it easier to compare airfares.
4. Don’t forget to avail of promos.  You will find discount airlines online.  They offer great deals and you can certainly save money on airfare.  They are not easy to find, but they are cropping up more and more online.  You should also consider using your frequent flier miles.  You can definitely avail of this option if you are trying to book your flight early.  If the fares also go down after you have booked your flight, you can request for a refund.

These are just a few tips that you have to consider in order to save money on airfare.

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