Gadling http://www.gadling.com Gadling http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.gadling.com/media/feedlogo.gif Gadling http://www.gadling.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Laminate maps and printed directions - Road trip tip]]>http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/08/road-trip-tip-laminate-maps-and-directions/http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/08/road-trip-tip-laminate-maps-and-directions/http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/08/road-trip-tip-laminate-maps-and-directions/#commentsFiled under: ,

Passengers eat, drink, and frequently move in and out of the car during a road trip. A paper map or set of printed directions easily gets shoved into a seat during a stop, or worse yet, ruined if food or drink is spilled on it. Upon arrival, directions and maps are even more likely to get misplaced or damaged. To keep maps and directions safe during the trip, laminate them.

For around $30, a home laminating machine will seal standard letter size pages. Copy and print stores have the capability to laminate larger maps for a minimal fee. Alternatively, you can use contact paper to cover paper maps.

Pro tip: you can draw your route on a laminated map and easily wipe the mark off, if you change your mind.

Laminate maps and printed directions - Road trip tip originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>100 words or less100WordsOrLessadvicedirectionsideaslaminatemappaperprintprintedprotectroadroad tripsRoadTripssealsuggestionstipstraveltripvacationMon, 08 Mar 2010 11:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask for a map of the ship - Cruise tip]]>http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/24/ask-for-a-map/http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/24/ask-for-a-map/http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/24/ask-for-a-map/#commentsFiled under:

Most cruise ships have several floors with long hallways, multiple restaurants and rooms that look alike from the outside. Multiple levels and a variety of things to do means there's more to remember, including where your room is located. Ask for a map and mark the room's location as well as other areas you will be frequenting, such as the dining hall.

Make sure that everyone in your party has a copy of the map and never leaves the room without it. This way, if anyone gets lost it will be easier to stop and ask for help.

Ask for a map of the ship - Cruise tip originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>100 words or less100WordsOrLessadviceboatcruisecruisesdirectionsideamapmapsshipsuggestiontiptravelvacationWed, 24 Feb 2010 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Buy a newspaper - Souvenir tip]]>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/22/souvenir-tip-buy-a-newspaper/http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/22/souvenir-tip-buy-a-newspaper/http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/22/souvenir-tip-buy-a-newspaper/#commentsFiled under:

You don't have to spend a fortune to bring home a great reminder of your trip. A newspaper purchased during a trip provides a fun look into local life and can easily jog your memory.

Buy a newspaper or two and pick up free local guides whenever possible. Once home, revisit the vacation locale by browsing the weather forecast, restaurant reviews, local happenings and events, and other memorable news that occurred while you were there.

Bonus: You can share the newspapers and guides with others who have never been there but who would love to visit.

Buy a newspaper - Souvenir tip originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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