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This summer there will be approximately 40 percent of Americans that will leave home to go on a vacation according to surveys that have been conducted. Leaving home can present problems, if the house is not properly prepared for being left empty against thefts.

There are some smart tips for summer vacation time that can help prevent being in the percentage of homes that are broken into.

1. The first rule before going on vacation is to have a home security system and test it to make certain it works properly. There should also be a complete check of all doors and windows to ensure that everything is properly locked. If any locks need attention make them now, not when returning from vacation.

2. The second rule in leaving home for vacation is to make it appear there is someone home, this includes if the person that intends on breaking in comes close enough to the structure to listen.

To prevent a break-in place sensors on lamps, televisions, and radios, this will make the home appear like someone is home no matter what time of day or night they approach the house.

3. The alarm system should be checked prior to leaving and armed; it is also possible to alert the monitoring center operators that you will be away on vacation.  Read more...

Congratulations! You have just made your choice of lugging around wherever what would be technically your “home” for the duration of your trip. Choosing the indie backpacker way for travel is already a decision to keeping your thingamajigs safer. However, backpackers continue to ask the immortal question of how you really keep your things safe during voyage, with extreme stress to travel in most parts of Asia or Africa.

Hit the Sack.

This is among the most vital things you should hit right. The backpack need not be simply sturdy and reliable. It has to be the right pack for the traveller and the traveller’s custom needs. This sets apart the genuine backpackers from the wannabes. Three C’s: comfort, convenience, and capacity.

Comfort equals padding, padding on the belts and straps of the hips, waist, chest, and shoulders. The major weight of your bag must set on the hips, and minor on the shoulders. Convenience also pertains to design, particularly the loading. Also, compartments and chimney make all the difference. And Capacity…your pack should stay within the carry-on limit in terms of size, weight, and contents. Airlines may vary in maximum weight allowance from 10 – 30 kg each for checked and carry-on bags. Remember to lock and label, and ensure it can stand against knife-slashing.

Camouflage.  Read more...

Travel bags are important element of shopping while going on tour. Most of us are never so conscious to make arrangements in advance. We tend to buy these travel bags as fashion accessory when the travelling time becomes due on us.

Fashion stores on the internet shopping portal have latest trends in the travel bags’ category. There are many different types of travel bags available in different shapes and sizes. People can look into the different categories and purchase the best suited for them:

Duffle Hand Tote bag: These are suitable for small articles. There are many knick-knacks that need to be packed before going for travel. Then these smart and sleek tote bags are a very good option. They are easy to carry and can be handled roughly during travel. Such travel bags must be sturdy so that there is no harm to the articles inside.

Light weight roller travel bag: these are attached with a trolley to pull or push them along. This smart and sleek trolley can be folded back when not in use. The trolley increases the weight of the bag but is very comfortable to carry. The person need not bent down to drag the roller travel bag along. These are fashion statements also. Light weight roller travel bag are expensive, convenient and fashion accessories must for travelling. These are available in different sizes and different prices.  Read more...

Dopplr has aggregated and collated the collective wisdom of the travellers who use it, creating a unique resource for travel planning that’s packed with useful, up-to-date information. Here are some interesting things Dopplr knows about Paris.

Top places to explore in Paris:

- Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars, Paris, France
- Musée du Louvre
Place du Louvre, 1er, Paris, France
- Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
- Musée d’Orsay
62 Rue de Lille, Paris, France
- Musée Picasso
5 Rue de Thorigny, Paris, France
- Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
30 av Corentin Cariou, 19e, Paris, France
- Tour Montparnasse
15 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
- Basilique de St-Denis
1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, Paris, France
- Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris
6 Place du Parvis Notre Dame, Paris, France
- Centre Pompidou
place Georges Pompidou, 4e, 75004, Paris, France
- Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle , Paris, France

Top places to eat in Paris:
- Buddha Bar
8, rue Boissy-d’Anglas, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café Les Deux Magots
6, pl St-Germain-des-Prés, 06th arrondissement Paris, France
- Mariage Frères
260, rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Fumoir (Le)
6, rue de l’Amiral de Coligny, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Chez Prune
36, rue Beaurepaire, 10th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Angelina
226, rue de Rivoli, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café Beaubourg
100, rue St-Martin, 04th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Chartier
7, rue Faubourg Montmartre, 09th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Ladurée
16, rue Royale, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café de Flore
172, bd St-Germain, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France  Read more...

If you will be traveling this year, you need make sure you know all there is about being safe. Traveling can be fun as long as you plan ahead and play it safe. Following these top 10 safe travel tips will help you along the way.

1. Keep your cash stashed away in different places. Stash some in your luggage, some on you and anywhere else you can think of. If someone robs you, you don’t have to give them every single stash. Just give them the most obvious one. This is probably your most important safe travel tip to know.

2. Pay attention to your surroundings. You should always know where you are at. If you driving note the mile markers and the exits you have past.

3. Keep expensive items at home. Don’t ware your most expensive jewelry while on vacation. All you’re doing is telling everyone that you have lots of cash. So you run the risk of someone taking your items from you.

4. Tell a trusted family member where you are going, what way you are driving, and what time you expect to get there. Call them when you get there and make sure they know you will be calling. In case you don’t show up where you should be, your family knows exactly where to start looking.  Read more...