You wanted them, you got them baby. Only the best travel tips for you! | ||
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Tip #1 |
Take Garbo with! He packs light, speaks many languages, has a good knowledge of fine wines and liquors, a decent sense of direction, is a true omnivore, is always ready to go, and when applied with the correct amount of fermented beverages, can perform amazing tricks on demand! Seriously, do not discount your travel partners. The people you travel with will make or break your trip. I will not travel with people that are closed minded, picky eaters, tightwads, or are a half glass empty kind of folk. |
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Tip #2 | Good Shoes. I cannot stress this enough. You will walk, and walk, and walk, and walk. Prepare for it, love it, and live it. I like something like these Doc Martins - they have enough sole to hold up for a lot of hiking around, they can be waterproofed, and still look decent with a pair of khakis for dinner. Summers, I always take some good sandles too - ones with some toe protection - no flip flops! | |
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Tip #3 | A nice sized pocket camera. I use this Olympus APS automatic camera. It takes great pictures (almost everything here, and in the Galleria BelGarbo site was taken with this guy. They run just over $100, and I have lost two so far, much to the consternation and displeasure of a former travel companion. | |
Tip #4 | A good pair of pocket binoculars. I use Nikon Travelite IV's, 10x25, which I got for about $100 from BH Photo in NY | |
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Tip #5 |
Good travel guides and maps. If you can't take Garbo with you (you cheapo) than pick up one of these instead. I like the Michilen Guides, for four major reasons - 1, they're accurate; 2, they're arranged alphabetically; 3, they are easy to carry; and 4, they're French. Buy them where ever you like, such as . Here's a list for you! |
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Tip #6 | Rental Car. Unless your all by your lonesome, or your are never going to leave the city of Paris, rent a car. They are not that expensive (and trains are much more than you think), and they give you a freedom you just can't have with a bus or a train. Besides, if you can't find a hotel, you can always sleep in the car! Gas is expensive, and parking is a pain, but you can handle it. Try to get at least a mid size, the comfort level is worth it (and ideally, you don't want any luggage showing - it should all fit in the trunk). I also use an American company, in case of billing disputes, and check your credit card before you leave - a lot of cards cover all of your insurance when you rent - a big savings on site. | |
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Tip #7 |
Picnic bits. Here is the GIAK recipe for a great day. At a bare minimum
you should take with you
keep in the car, and when you see a good place, stop the damn car! Eat lunch! Enjoy! (picture taken in France, 2000) |
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