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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.

4. The rooms that are located where someone would be able to see the contents of the room or whether the family is there or not should have the blinds and curtains closed. Doing this means the person breaking in will not know if anyone is home, or what they might find in the house.

5. Stop the mail and newspaper, do not make it appear these are piling up and in the mind of the person that wants to break into the residents will know it is safe, because the family is away.

If it is a short weekend trip, arrange for a neighbor to pick up the mail and newspaper.

6. Turn the ringer off on the telephone, a non answered telephone will lend food for thought to the burglar as to whether the family is home.

7. Make certain that any key that is hidden outside of the home for emergencies is put away into a location in the home.  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.

Animals are smart to take this on instinctively. Dress up or down as locals do to avoid eliciting unwanted attention and be the target of felons. Looking as though you’ve spent a long time in the area might reduce threats of stealing and even getting ripped. Keep that Submariner in your pocket and use that cheap mobile you got on a bargain to check the time. In some countries in South East Asia (SEA), the mobile is a socio-economic status indicator, so definitely, the uglier the better. Learning the basic conversation pieces in local vernacular will also help a lot.

Stick It.

If you have a safe deposit box in the hotel you’re staying, GREAT! You can leave SOME of your travel money and valuables here. Still, keep your things on you like your passport and credit cards. These two are the top concerns when travelling. Your original passport is best kept in a hotel safe if provided. Instead, carry around 2 certified photocopies of your passport with your National ID. Have a small travel bag for these essentials, or a sling bag you can hang around your neck and tuck under your shirt.  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.

Light weight carry-on travel bag: This smart and sleek travel bag is quite costly and trendy. It is lined with different sections to arrange all articles properly and maintain the arrangement till the end of the travelling time. Such travel bags are suitable to carry clothes and accessories. One can buy travel bags from the fashion stores, luggage shops, online shopping portals and department stores.

Many people prefer to carry light and easy then they can buy travel bags with multiple sections. There are many different travel bags available as per the requirement and usage. Budget also plays a major role in deciding the type of travel bag suitable for the person.

A big fashion store displays all travel bags prices along with them. People wanting to buy these bags can refer to these shops and purchase them easily.

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

Top places to stay in Paris:
- Hotel Sezz
6, Avenue Frémiet, Paris, France
- Mama Shelter
109, rue de Bagnolet, 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Pershing Hall
49, Rue Pierre Charron, Paris, France
- The Five Hotel
3, rue Flatters, Paris, France
- Ritz Paris
15, pl Vendôme, 1st, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Prince de Galles
33, av George V, 8th, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Relais Christine
3, rue Christine, 6th, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France
- L’Hotel
13, rue des Beaux Arts, 6th, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France
- InterContinental Le Grand
2, rue Scribe, 9th, 09th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Hotel Champs-Elysées Plaza
35, rue de Berri, 8th, 08th 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.

5. If you are driving, pack a survival kit according to the weather. So if you are taking a vacation in the winter, then you should have a small bag with a blanket, matches, flashlight, food and water. Summer should be the same thing, except maybe more water. Use your judgment, but always plan for the what ifs.

6. Always have maps with you. You should have a map that has your entire route planned out on it, and then get a better map of the city you are going to. It’s always smart to have a few maps of the surrounding cities as well. You never know when you may need it.

7. If you are traveling with kids or other people, make sure you have a copy of their picture on hand all general information such as height and weight.

8. Have photo copies of all your important information and store it in another spot. Things as your id, insurance cards and passports. If you have all these on hand, store copies in a suitcase.  Read more...