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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Hand-drawn directions - Souvenir tip]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/budget-travel/" rel="tag">Budget Travel</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonmatt/374739937/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/06/374739937734d157387m.jpg"  alt="" /></a>It's been said that hand-drawn directions can be a window into the soul of a culture. <br />
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When you find yourself not knowing exactly where you're going, ask a local to draw directions for you. Keep a store of interesting napkins or papers and a pen on hand to take advantage of the opportunity of being lost. <br />
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Asking for directions might also lead you to start some great conversations and to gain a deeper insight into the locale you're visiting. Even if you have an excellent sense of direction, it never hurts to ask for clarification!<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/">Hand-drawn directions - Souvenir tip</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:23:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/19489666/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/06/21/hand-drawn-directions-souvenir-tip/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>100 words or less</category><category>100WordsOrLess</category><category>directions</category><category>handdrawndirections</category><category>maps</category><category>souvenir</category><category>souvenirs</category><category>souvenirtip</category><category>traveltip</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Larkins]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep your keycards - Souvenir tip]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/hotels/" rel="tag">Hotels and Accommodations</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spine/2269428041/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/03/22694280413c7caaaf8bm.jpg" /></a>Most hotels now use <a href="http://www.gadling.com/search/?q=keycards">keycards</a> to unlock room doors (instead of keys). Some hotels suggest you return the keycard after your stay, or leave it in your hotel room. <br />
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However, you don't have to do either of these things. Hotel keycards are deactivated as soon as your stay is complete, and you are free to take them if you wish. <br />
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Keycards can provide a fun memory of the hotels you've stayed in, and you can even show off your growing pile to admiring friends and family members.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/">Keep your keycards - Souvenir tip</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:56:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/19388654/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/07/souvenir-tip-keep-your-keycards/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>100 words or less</category><category>100WordsOrLess</category><category>keycard</category><category>keycards</category><category>souvenirs</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Larkins]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:56:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
