Follow volcano updates and flight status with DoHop.com
This is a very nice service from DoHop.com to follow the volcano updates and the flight status around the world. See where flights are operating, minimally operating, only pass by flights allowed, or where they are completely blocked. Share it with others. You never know who might be desperately needing it.
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Jazeera Airways not so fun anymore
Bad news everyone. Jazeera Airways now have a new pricing structure split into 4 categories.
So lowest fare will no longer be allowed check baggage in, and seat selection is not available but for Jazeera Plus Business Fare, which ain’t that cheap. Ofcourse you could pay extra and get the seat selection on a lower fare, but hey, that means we will no longer be able to enjoy those low cost price offers. There are more hidden fees now.
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Monitor Swine Flu Spread on Google Mashup
You must have, or should at least, heard of the new quickly spreading fatal Swine Flu. It’s spreading badly unfortunately and there is no cure for it yet. If you are traveling, or even while you stay at your own country, please keep an eye on this Google Mashup map which will monitor the progress and spread of the disease worldwide.
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Wanna visit the Grand Canyon? Here is a tip!
Wanna go there?
I’ve been to it as a teenager. It’s long and hard trip. I don’t recall the ring road over the edge, but the Helicopter ride is so much breath taking. Plan to go there? TravelMuse has the tips for you.
Accommodations In Grand Canyon.
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Get your VISA before it’s too late
Those of you planning to travel this summer might want to consider applying for VISA from now before it’s too late. In summer, it’s usually too crowded, takes long time, and some people end up paying hundreds for 3rd-parties to finish their papers. To be best prepared for your VISA application and make the process easier, below are some quick guidelines:
- Make sure your passport is still valid and not about to expire. You need minimum of 6 months on it when applying for the new VISA. Expired? Renew all travelers’ passports at your earliest.
- Gather information about the VISA for the country you want to visit. Try Googling for something like “UK visa”, “Shengen VISA” and usually you’ll find the information you need. Make sure you get the VISA details for your nationality, as it differs a lot from one nationality to the other. See if they have online application as well, as it’s usually much easier that way. Some worldwide travel guide info sites might help, like WorldTravelGuide.net. Search for your destination and see the VISA page.
- Get all your papers ready, get as much as you can. Include destination, purpose of visit, travel dates, airline tickets, hotel booking confirmation, what you plan to do there. Some destinations require a look at your past bank statements and salary certificates. They are usually interested in making sure you intend to come back, so help them feel sure about it. A look at their official website should help you know more about what type of papers are required. Basically, the more clear and proof you have, the easier your papers will be processed.
- Apply either online or through the local official or nearest to your country office. Again, have everything ready, and make sure you have enough tipe for the VISA processing before you submit your application.
Some VISA Sites:
- US VISA: Official United States VISA Information Source
- Shengen VISA: (sites not necessarily associated with the European union):
- Shengen VISA Services
- The Shengen Office (Explains Shengen VISA in more details, and can help you in your application)
- UK:
- UKVISAS (UK VISA Info)
- VISA4UK (UK VISA Application site)
- Tips for UK VISA Application
- Turkey:
- Turkish Consulate (For many countries, tourist visits less than 30 days can get VISA at Turkey airport entry point)
- Malaysia: (Some countries do not require or can get VISA at entry point for specific short type of visits)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Malaysia
- TravelMasti.com (General information about VISA Application)
- Worldwide: (While helpful, always double check with official country VISA source for latest information. Sometimes worldwide sites are not up to date)
- WorldTravelGuide.net
- VisaHQ.com (Very easy to use to see if you require VISA to certain country, though still need to confirm with direct official country source. I can see some discrepancies)
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TripIt.com Free iPhone App
The travel organizer website we spoke about before, TripIt.com, has released a FREE iPhone App to help frequent travelers organize their travels quickly and easily through their iPhone. TUAW has an early review of the new app here.
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What happens to unclaimed luggage?
After a period of search, those unclaimed luggage at the airport gets auctioned, and someone has developed a bizarre hobby of buying and photoing them as something he says less odd than stamp collection. The guy then thought of creating a website he called IsThisYourLuggage.com to help find the real owners of the unclaimed luggage, showing photos of the luggage and all it’s inside content. Who would want to go really to claim his publicly disclosed missing underwear? Unless there’s something else more fancy in his bag.
[via GADLING]
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Anara Tower in Dubai
Anara Tower, the 125 stories building, where art and culture meet. A mixed-use residential tower with world-class art gallery, celebrated public art, five-star boutique hotel built around principles of modern Islam. Raising over 600m in height, and located at the entrance to Dubai Media City on Sheikh Zayed Road, the new bizarre uniquely designed building is destined to be probably the new face of Dubai.
Find Hotels In Dubai…
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Social Media Is There To Help Travelers
The power of social networks and sites is irreplaceable really no matter how you try, people are swearing by it as the future of the web. Social sites are not only for chatting and wasting time, but has a much greater value in them for the people seeking it. You can use it to reach out, learn from different cultures, get targeted advise where you need it from people who want to help. And the same applies for traveling. You can use these social sites to learn more about the different destinations, use what people shared from their experience, and then use other interactive social sites, like Facebook and Twitter to get the extra help you need. In fact, a British guy named Paul Smith (TwitchHiker) is doing just that with his half-across the world trip to raise charity money, relying solely on Twitter for followers offering help, advise, stay, and transportation. So far, he’s already approaching the end of his trip with about 11,000 followers and saying “11,000 people and managing to twitchhiker around the world can’t be wrong“.
Ofcourse, you don’t have to go to that extreme, but Mashable have prepared a very nice article about how and what to use of the social media for your travel needs.
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iStopOver – Save By Renting House Space
Rather than leasing hotels or apartments, iStopOver.com gives you the traveler a way to rent a space in people’s houses and apartments, at an average much better rate. House owners could also make extra money from their unused extra space by listing and renting it. While this may seem like a cheap way to spend the vacation, the look of some of the house listings are quite amazing, with various photos and a map location as well. Heck, some even list Wifi and free long distance calls (however they can manage to do that). The site seems still a bit new, so it’s low on the amount of listings and more on the reviews. As it grows further, you can even find reviews for the places before renting them, or you can contribute your own.
[via mashable]
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