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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[International travel tip: get your hotel's phone number]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/gear/" rel="tag">Gear</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/anniemole/103109216/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/02/10310921697ed9f3b48m.jpg"  alt="" /></a>To make the most out of your international trip, whether business or pleasure, skip the bus and taxi. Sure, they make getting around easier, but you'll miss the flavor and excitement of your destination. Instead, ask your hotel concierge or front-desk clerk for a map and directions. Review them a few times to be sure you're clear, and highlight your route -- then hoof it. <br />
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But the most important tip: <strong>Write your hotel's name and phone number on the map, just in case you get lost.</strong><br />
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Even in large capital cities, walking brings you closer to the local culture, providing pleasures you might otherwise miss.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/">International travel tip: get your hotel's phone number</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:50:00 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/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/19337212/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/17/international-travel-tip-walk-it/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>100 words or less</category><category>100WordsOrLess</category><category>international</category><category>internationaltravel</category><category>internationalvacations</category><category>map</category><category>maps</category><category>traveltips</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Singh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:50:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>