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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
August 14, 2011
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As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you’re invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Shoes off, please! Photo: Ginny (CC […]
Hotel Confidential: Boomers Confused (The size of your laptop indicates your age)
June 27, 2011
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Technology is moving at a rapid clip, your three year old smartphone is obsolete. Technology has moved into the hotel room. Travelers demand it. Travelers demand, HDTV, Hi Speed Internet Connections, workplaces/stations and more. What happens if your an (how shall I say this – an seasoned traveler) confronted by new technology. Back in the […]
15 places kids should see by age 15
March 28, 2011
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It took us hours of heated debate, weeks of research, and years of experience to whittle down America’s monuments to a definitive list of 15 musts for anyone under 15. Not only are these attractions fun and (shhhh) educational, they’re especially magical through the eyes of a child. Two years ago, Budget Travel picked 15 […]
Airport Security: Nudity for the public good
January 8, 2010
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Umar Abdulmutallab’s failed attempt to bomb Northwest Airlines Flight 323 has reopened the debate on Whole body imaging.. Early thursday morning, CNN televised a demonstration of the machine at London’s Heathrow Airport, was revealing. You could clearly see an outline of the man’s body, including his buttocks and his penis.. The “backscatter” machines are about the size […]
July 29, 2012
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