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Culture Shock is not experienced by every visitor in Kenya. It usually occurs when you leave your home area or country for a longer period and is its effect is shown by mood swings, depression, and sleep depravation when away. Though it may seem insignificant during a short stay, it has serious effects when the visit is a long.

When traveling to an unusual habits and culture may lead to culture shock. Culture Shock comes from a lack of understanding of the new environment and how locals behave. Accumulation of anxiety due to this may lead to traumatizing experiences that may affect your visit. Language barrier also contributes to the above especially when you can’t enquire about a certain experience.

The following tips may help you overcome culture shock when you arrive in Kenya.
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<LI>When planning to travel to a new destination, do fine research on the peoples you are going to meet by reading books and over the internet.
<LI>Exhaustive planning in advance with a tour company about accommodation, pick up from airport, inland transport etc can also help reduce worry since most of the encounters with the locals is already planned.
<LI>Incase of language barrier, try learning some of the commonly used words e.g. greetings, welcome notes etc before travelling. These can be found on the internet or in travel publications.
<LI>On the day of leaving, go with an open mind ready to meet and learn new Kenyan cultures, traditions and ways of life from the  hosts.
<LI>After arriving in Kenya try and understand the people’s culture, religion and their traditions.
<LI>Show interest to the hosts’ language and culture and so they will to you.
<LI>After arriving try making friends with many locals, this way you learn more of their life and appreciate their cultures and lifestyle. Try visiting as much cultural and national heritage destinations so as to meet the diverse lifestyles of the locals and discover more by yourself, this also helps you feel more free and unrestricted.

<LI>If you have to travel alone without the assistance of travel companies, its advisable to hire a personal guide who will help you go about your activities with minimal difficult.
<LI>Remember the spirit of freedom lets you enjoy your visit and makes it difficult when leaving for home. Always strive to accommodate the positive you learn on your holiday.
Always keep in mind there are few incidents that are always bound to get on your way however these are minimal and should not deter your visit.

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Sullivan Pau

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If you are planning to come to the city of Delhi in India during 2010 Delhi commonwealth games, then it is important to know the facilities of the local transportation available in Delhi. Majority of the people in Delhi use local transport facilities to commute from one place to another. The availability of different modes and means of transportation system has added to their convenience of traveling. Some of the common modes of transport which are mostly used in the city range from taxis and buses to the trains.

1. Transport in Delhi
Taxis
For the visitors to the Delhi commonwealth games, taxis would serve as a convenient transport. Most of the taxis in Delhi are run by the tourism ministry of India. There are private operators too. You can avail taxis for traveling to the local sites as well as for long distances. To hire a taxi, you need to access the taxi stand or seek the help of the taxi service provider by telephone. Just remember that taxi journey proves little expensive.

Buses
Bus services can be availed at cheap rates. Boasting one of the biggest bus networking systems in India, Delhi provides you an access to more than 2000 public buses. Some of the buses are run by private operators and some of them are operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). The city has also introduced CNG buses. These are environmental friendly.

RTVs or Rural Transport Vehicles
You can also avail the services of the rural transport vehicles. But these ply on fewer routes only.

Auto Rickshaws
Costly than buses and cheaper to taxis, the auto rickshaw services are easily available. However, you need to be little careful while going for this service. Many auto drivers do not agree to follow meters. If this happens, you are recommended to bargain a little for fare in advance.

Metro Train
This is a newly developed transport mode of the city. Started out in 2002, the metro train service has already become popular with the locals and has been acclaimed as one of the topnotch rapid transit systems in Asia. The traveling fares are moderate. This service enables you to travel across about 59 stations of the city.

For your convenience, route maps and rate charts have been made available at the Metro Stations.

Local Trains
Known to be the cheapest transport mode in Delhi, the local trains are best to avail to save travel time. Some of the major railway stations in Delhi are Old Delhi, New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Shahdara, Shakur Basti, Okhla, Pragati Maidan and Tilak Bridge.

Apart from transport, the other travel tips for visitors traveling to Delhi for Commonwealth games comprise money exchange facility and sightseeing spots that are worth visiting.

2. Money Exchange facility in Delhi
Numerous money exchange kiosks are found in Delhi. However, it is always better to avail services of the kiosks which are run by government. The exchange rates would differ from one kiosk to another. So do opt for bargaining. You will find these kiosks near railway stations and airports. Besides, several hotels of different categories also provide in-house money exchange facilities.

3. Tourist Attractions in Delhi
An experience of traveling during Delhi commonwealth will become exciting and memorable, if you can take some time out to explore the popular sightseeing spots of the city. Some of the noted hot spots in Delhi are the India Gate, the Qutab Minar, the Red Fort, the Raj Ghat and the Lotus Temple or the Baha’i Temple.

Rohan Arora
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“No need to wait for visa to go to Morocco”

It is good news for the citizens of UK, Canada, US and some other countries of the world. Instead of visa, they will stamp the passport when we enter to Morocco. With that stamp we can be there for ninety days. It is good news is that you do not need to pay any entry fees or something like that. So, if you want to visit Morocco, you do not want to worry or bother about the visa. However, there is something which you have to take into account when you plan your tour to Morocco. Such as,

• Health
• Safety
• Immunization
• Current social bad activities in Morocco

As you all know that Morocco is in Africa, there are some issues as same as in other African nations. There are issues with the water and food too. It is very hard to get clean water to drink and good food to eat. So, when you plan your trip to Morocco, you do not forget to select the best hotel in Morocco. If you select a good and quality hotel, then, you do not want to worry about these things, those hotel guys will look into this and they will be the responsible people to give clean water and good food. Even Morocco is a malaria free nation, there are some places where the people are getting more diseases by mosquitoes. So, you do not want to step into those places. Be alert on that. However, if you can get good guides from the hotels where you stay, then no need to worry about it, those people will look into that. Whatever it is there are some bad guides who harsh tourists. So, it is your responsibility to judge about a person and behave with him. Also, it is better to know that there are some popular criminal activities too. Knowing about those criminal activities may help you safe yourselves. Laws of Morocco, has strict penalties for using drugs or buy or sell drugs. There are police officers in civil in those places where these drugs are being in trade and they used to catch the people there, so, be careful.

If you need something to smoke, get help from the hotel guys, they will give only the things which are not restricted there in Morocco. So, you have to put more attentions on selecting a good hotel before you visit there. You can search hotels via internet and do <href=http://www.odicy.com> online hotel reservation </a>booking and etc. Also, you should avoid the followings too during your visit to Morocco,

• Walking alone in the beach, specially in night time
• Taking valuable things when you are walking in the streets or beaches there

There are some tourists who had been harsh by some guides. If you can get the emergency police contact number as well as your embassy’s contact number with you, those will be helpful to you on many incidents.

Yes, friends, last but not least, I do not want you all to get afraid, but I just give you some alerts and tips there to visit Morocco. It is a great place to visit. Just check it out.

SHANE VAGUYAN
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Travel can be stressful enough, but travelling for business can be much worse. Keeping schedules, meetings and deadlines all in line can contribute to a business trip so tiring, that you need a vacation when you return! While business travel is an essential aspect of many people’s lives, there are some steps you can take to make it easier. The average domestic business tip can get quite expensive, so it is important to economize too.

Book your trips online. The web has made the entire process of booking and tracking business trips easy and convenient. You can generally add in hotel rooms and a rental car if necessary; as well as compare options and keep track of expenses. Also, the web has access 24/7, making the booking of last minute trips simple – no more waiting until 9am the next morning to call your travel consultant.

Make other technology work for you, too – a reliable pager, electronic organizer, and cell phone can all be invaluable. Program frequently dialed phone numbers – or numbers that you might need – into your cell phone, such as airlines and hotels, as well as your office. That way, if there is a flight delay or you have a last minute cancellation, you can easily and quickly contact whoever you need to. Many experienced flyers claim that it is quicker to call the airline to be rescheduled, rather than stand in a slow moving line at the ticket counter.

Try to use the same airline. You will rack up frequent flyer miles a lot faster – these can be used not only for free flights and upgrades to first class, but also for hotel rooms, rental cars and various other services. Also, perhaps just as importantly, sooner or later, the airline staff will know you at your local ticket counter – perhaps ensuring you get better service in case of flight delays.

If you fly frequently on the same airline, invest in membership of their club or lounge which offers a pleasant and less crowded environment than the airport terminal. Many of them offer all the facilities you will need – internet access, fax machines, data ports and copiers. Some have showers, complimentary snacks and meeting rooms; most of them have ticketing facilities, can issue boarding passes and generally help out in the event of a delayed or canceled flight.

If at all possible, try to book nonstop flights and flights leaving early in the morning as there is less chance of delays. All airlines are required to give you, if asked, the DOT figures that indicate what percentage of the time a particular flight is on time. In general, Southwest is considered the most reliable US airline in terms of on-time performance and mislaid luggage, followed by Continental and JetBlue. Always try to pack lightly – with just a carry on if you can manage – and have anything important in your carry on rather than your checked bag.

Being well organized and using your time profitably are both key factors in making business travel a little easier. Use your time on the plane or any downtime to read through notes or other relevant material. Print out directions, and anything else you might need ahead of time, rather than at the last minute. Try to schedule some down time during your business trip; also a day at home before you are scheduled back at work is a good idea, to relax and to help safeguard against any delay.

Just like airlines, try to use the same hotel chain, if possible. Most hotel chains have a rewards or frequent guest program, often coupled with an airline mileage program. Many hotels now have a room dedicated to the needs of business travelers, with internet access and copier facilities; you will want to make sure that access to these facilities is included in the room price. Many business travelers consider a fitness center to be a necessary amenity; as well as staff who provide a personal touch.

Choose your hotel with price in mind. Of course, you want to stay somewhere that is comfortable if you are away from home, but you – or your company – will appreciate any cost saving. If you are staying somewhere for just one night, consider a mid-scale hotel that has more than adequate facilities, with a good breakfast included – but doesn’t cost as much as a luxury or five star property. Always ask for any discounts, even if none is offered to you.

Finally, if you travel regularly for business a good plan is the best approach to easing the burden of constant travel. That is, a plan for packing your luggage and work materials, a plan for getting to the airport on time, a plan for passing the time waiting for your flight, and so on. A good plan can help ease the stress of travelling, and perhaps make available some time for yourself to sit back and relax.

Lisa Parker
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“Insurance is like marriage. You pay, pay, pay, and you never get anything back.”

- Al Bundy

Getting the right insurance can be very important in case you run into problems. Here are some hints on pitfalls to avoid:

1. The travel insurance can differ a lot on what it covers. Make sure that you understand what is included and that you have the right travel insurance for the place you are going and the activities that you intend to do. Shop around - there may be significant differences in prices (make sure you compare apples to apples though, the fine print can be hard to understand in detail).
2. Make sure that any expensive items (e.g. video camera) you plan to take along is covered, check the maximum amount per individual item. How can you prove to the insurance company that you owned the item? Keeping a photo and the receipt may be useful.
3. Some policies cover only theft and not loss. Others have a hefty excess fee (an amount is deducted from the amount you are supposed to get back from the insurance).
4. If you plan to travel several times during a year a multi-trip insurance can be more economical than buying travel insurance every time you go.
5. Some travel agents make a large part of their income from selling insurance since the price for tickets is easy to compare online and there is a lot of competition selling tickets.
6. Sometimes you have basic travel insurance included in your home insurance for a certain amount of days and it may be what you need. If it is not enough you may be able to take out additional travel insurance on your home insurance (but this is not necessarily the cheapest alternative).
7. If you pay for your flight using a credit card you can sometimes get a basic travel insurance included. Check with your credit card company to for details. Also check what is included in your homeowner insurance before getting additional travel insurance.
8. Make sure that you know where to call if you need to get in touch with your insurance company and keep a copy of your insurance policy with contact details with you.
9. Check what the process for reimbursement is before you go (e.g. you may have to present receipts afterwards or get the treatment approved in advance).
10. Check that the insurance covers the activities you plan on doing such as climbing, snowboarding or hang gliding. Some companies specialize in insurances for high-risk activities.

Peter Siljerud

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