http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/forum/destination-038-travel-tips Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Forum: Travel Tips for Writers - Recent Topics en-US Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:16:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/search.php http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-can-you-protect-yourself-when-you-travel#post-2203 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:55:41 +0000 SarahQT 2203@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I just finished reading a blog about a guy who was almost robbed while he was in Ecuador. He was taking a picture a guy tried to steal his camera. They struggled and the guy took off. Nuts! Have you experienced anything like this? What did you do? Please share your experiences. It could help the rest of us &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/whats-the-1-app-to-have-for-traveling#post-2148 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:57:22 +0000 DuchessOfWriting 2148@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>There are many apps that come out daily. It's enough to make your head swim! What are some of the ones you recommend? What's your favorite? Share. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/whats-the-best-beer-you-ever-tasted#post-2111 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:48:17 +0000 RalphZ 2111@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I'm planning a trip to Europe and was wondering what the forum members think is the best beer in Europe. I'd appreciate names and locations. Thanks y'all! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/what-are-alternatives-to-hostels#post-2103 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:03:58 +0000 SarahQT 2103@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I'd like to visit Australia and a few other places but would like to stay some place other than a hostel. Any suggestions? Make sure they're affordable &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-to-stay-fit-while-you-travel#post-2091 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:36:55 +0000 Angela 2091@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Has anyone traveled for a year or more? How did you keep yourself in shape? What and where did you eat? I'd like to travel for six months to one year but want to keep in good health. Thanks... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/are-there-any-expats-out-there#post-1749 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:02:25 +0000 WriterMom2 1749@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I've been thinking about teaching English in China or somewhere else. Or, I may just pickup and move. Are there any expats out there? How did you handle the move? What's involved? How easy was the paperwork? What about moving when you have kids? I know I'm asking a lot, but I'd appreciate any input. Thanks! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/taking-mini-breaks-from-traveling-year-round#post-2082 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:51:34 +0000 DuchessOfWriting 2082@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Has anyone ever taken mini-breaks from traveling? If so, did you travel back home or create a home where ever you happen to be? Thanks. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/do-you-really-need-an-iphone#post-2030 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:42:41 +0000 RalphZ 2030@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>With all of this hype about the new iPhone, I'm beginning to wonder why people travel. Do you really need to bring the iPhone when you travel? Isn't the point of travel getting away from it all and immersing yourself in other cultures? I can understand if you're a writer who's on assignment or want to stay in contact with clients but... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/medical-care-abroad#post-2007 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:46:35 +0000 Richard 2007@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Have you ever had medical care abroad? I'm not talking about going to the ER or med center; I mean major surgery. Some Americans are finding alternative ways to cut their medical costs by having surgery outside of the U.S. Share your experience. Thanks... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/what-do-you-do-with-old-travel-information#post-1985 Mon, 31 May 2010 07:44:24 +0000 Richard 1985@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I'm curious to know what you do with old travel information such as guidebooks, catalogs, travel magazines, itineraries, etc...How could you recycle these materials? Where would you recycle them? Any other ideas, please share. Many thanks! </p>