Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 29th August 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
If you want to liven up your passport and give it that little bit more protection (it can cost a packet to replace them), why not consider one of these funky passport covers:
They don’t just come in pink by the way!
Retailing for £4.99 ($9) Go Planet Go described it as:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 24th August 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
I’m a young chap but well aware of the dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis. It’s something you should always have an eye to when travelling by airplane. I personally wear a pair of Travel Flight Socks like these:
“As the media has highlighted in recent times, there is a risk of getting blood clots when travelling as a passenger on an aircraft on a long flight. As a means of reducing this risk travel flight socks or inflight socks use a clinically proven graduated compression system to improve blood flow and help relieve leg discomfort. Can help prevent the risk of circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis - DVT (blood clots); swollen ankles and tired aching legs.”
BUPA say:
“DVT occurs when the flow of blood is restricted in a vein, and a clot forms. It can be caused by poor circulation because of problems such as heart disease, a recent heart attack or stroke, varicose veins, or from inactivity or prolonged bed rest. DVT may develop during a long flight and has been dubbed ‘economy class syndrome’ because the cheaper seats in a plane have less leg room, encouraging minimal movement. However, it is not confined to economy class or to long haul flights.”
Check out Go Planet Go for further info.
I have lost count of the number of times I have put my back out carrying heavy luggage through an airport, either because there weren’t enough airport trolleys available or because I was in a hurry.
A travel luggage trolley offers a great way to avoid a nasty back tweak.
This one is retailing for £19.99 ($36.98) at Go Planet Go and described as follows:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 17th August 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
In light of all the recent turmoil at UK airports I thought it might be useful to impart some tips on the best way to pack a suitcase. In particular, now that it looks like carrying any form of liquid or gel in hand luggage is to become a permanent no no. Here are some quick and easy tips that just might save you a lot of hassle - and yes most of the tips are common sense!
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