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When road-tripping, pick up a fresh map every time you enter a new state.

In the United Sates, there are often welcome centers or rest stations that provide free state maps. When on the interstate, take the time to stretch your legs and pick up an official state map.

A state map from the state's Department of Transportation provides information and details not normally found on your national atlas. State maps can offer facts about driving laws, attractions, and locations -- as well as invaluable, detailed city maps (usually on the reverse side). State maps also serve as excellent (free) mementos of your trip.

So remember, new state, new map.

New state, new map - Road trip tip originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whenever traveling internationally, it's important -- for obvious reasons -- to know how to ask where the bathroom is.

Make sure to do some research before starting a trip to a foreign land. Even if the country speaks the same language, it's important to know customs so as not to make an unpleasant remark.

One trick that can be used with many phrases is to keep a cheat sheet in your pocket with the translations. This way you can look quickly without having to flip through a book, and pair words together.

A little planing can save a lot of frustration -- and a big mess!

"Where's the bathroom?" - International travel tip originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>100 words or less100WordsOrLessbathroomdifferentinternationalinternational travelinternational travel tipsInternationalTravelInternationalTravelTipslanguagetolietSat, 09 Jan 2010 07:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Bring headphones - Airplane tip]]>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/09/airlplane-tip-bring-headphones/http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/09/airlplane-tip-bring-headphones/http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/09/airlplane-tip-bring-headphones/#commentsFiled under: ,

Headphones are an absolute "must-have" when traveling on an airplane, for several reasons --
  1. On longer flights, it's common to show a movie, and you probably want to hear it well.
  2. On other flights, the plane may have on-board games or on-demand music.
  3. Of course, you may bring your own pre-recorded music to help get away.
  4. The largest benefit, though, is simply to help cancel out "airplane noise."
Airplanes can be very loud -- for example, engines, crying babies, or a snoring aisle-mate can all make a flight more stressful. Headphones are an important accessory to help you relax, tune out the sounds, and pass the time.

An a pinch, you can always put headphones on to avoid a chatty seatmate (you don't even need to turn on music to silence your talkative neighbor).

[Ed's note: See all Gadling's posts about headphones here.]

Bring headphones - Airplane tip originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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