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The river is churning along the banks below you, splashing upward in the air and then slouching back down in tiny muddy rivulets. Or maybe it is flowing along on a warm summer day, pushing your tube in a slow and lazy current that moves you down ... more »

How to Drive in Orange County Traffic

By Jami Mack

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Driving in Orange County traffic is no easy task. Here are some tips to help ease the frustration... more »

How to Eat While Driving

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Along with talking on your cell phone, smoking and applying make-up, eating is one of the most distracting things to do behind the wheel of a car. Almost 70 percent of drivers admit to eating on the road and this is unlikely to change any time ... more »

How to Enjoy Your First Ski Trip

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So you've decided to give snow skiing a try. These choices will help you decrease the risk of injury before you hit the slopes and hopefully not a tree. Sure it's going to be cold and probably wet, but the experience will be more pleasurable with ... more »

How to Feel Safe During a Flight

By Ana Jackson

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Although flying is the most convenient and practical way to travel today, some people still hesitate to fly because of fear. Some individuals have phobias of closed in spaces or may not feel safe. However, most people are not aware of all the ... more »

How to Find a Doctor in a Foreign Country

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The last thing that you usually think about is the possibility of falling ill while you are on vacation. However, if you are visiting another country, you need to be aware of how you can find a doctor and medical care in the event of injury or ... more »

How to Find Luxury Hotels in Nicaragua

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Located in Central America, Nicaragua is a country that is not necessarily known for its booming tourism industry. However, changes are being made across the country in an effort to attract more visitors. If your travels should take you to this ... more »

How to Fly With Someone With a Food Allergy

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Flying with a person who has a food allergy may frighten both of you so much that you do not want to fly. Don't worry. Taking a few precautions while aboard the flight will help you ease any worries that you have. The following will help you fly ... more »

How to Fly Without Getting Sick

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It is the trip you have been planning for a year. So why would you want your dream vacation ruined by a few germs that were floating around the airplane from the passenger that sat in the same seat for 14 hours ahead of you? It is time to take ... more »

How to Get A Passport Fast

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Do you need a passport quickly? If you have ever tried to get a passport, it normally takes months for it to arrive. However, sometimes you may need one more quickly if you have sudden travel plans, if it was lost or stolen, or if you have ... more »

How to Get Current Travel Warnings

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If you're planning a trip overseas, you should check for travel warnings that have been issued for your destination. The U.S. Department of State's website is very helpful in this respect and makes it easy for you to research the various dangers ... more »

How to Get Help in An Emergency

By Loren Bruner

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What? You didn't schedule time for your emergency? Didn't plan ahead what to do, what to say, who to call? Then you are not alone..... more »

How to Get Unlost When Hiking

By journeybeyond

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We’ve all had this feeling at one time or another. Whether driving somewhere new—pre-GPS—walking at night or vacationing in a new city; it must be admitted that each and every one of us have been Lost somewhere. Perhaps the ramifications of the ... more »

How to Go Camping at Cumberland Island National Seashore

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On Georgia's largest barrier island, the Cumberland Island National Seashore offers quiet beaches, wide marshes and maritime forests. Read on for more information on getting away from it all by camping in this unspoiled natural wonder... more »

How to Guard Against Purse Snatchers

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Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate that opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these criminals since they may not be readily able to defend ... more »

How to Handle Sexual Harassment When Traveling Abroad

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If you are a woman traveling alone or with a small group of other women, there may be times when you feel threatened or annoyed by persistent male interest... more »

How to Have A Safe Spring Break in Cabo

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Many parents are worried about their college children when they go to Mexico for Spring Break. They see the cases on 60 Minutes that shows how dangerous it is and they fear for the safety of their children. With a few tips their kids can be much ... more »

How to Have a Safe Trip at Lake Havasu

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Lake Havasu, along the Colorado River, has long been a place of relaxation and enjoyment. But this relaxed attitude can often lead people to let their guards down unnecessarily... more »

How to Help Prevent Rape and Violent Street Crime (self Defense for Women)

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Ever felt unsafe while walking to your car? Fortunately for your protection our government has outlawed any type of self defense tool you could carry. Many would say that self defense training helps and granted it would benefit many women ... more »

How to Hoist the Headsail on a Sailboat

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Before taking out a sailboat, you must first learn how to rig your craft. Follow these steps... more »

How to Install a Home Weather Monitoring System

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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A home weather monitoring system provides real time weather outside and allows you to discover how changes in the atmosphere have an effect on the weather around you. These changes affect daily activities, and the home weather monitoring system ... more »

How to Keep a Pet Safe While Traveling

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When traveling with a pet there's about as much responsibility involved as there is with children. You have to make sure you keep them safe. This is true whether traveling by car, bus or plane. Follow these steps to keep your pet safe while ... more »

How to Keep Your Home Safe During a Trip

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When you return from your vacation, you want to find your home calm, quiet and undisturbed. The last thing you want is to have to deal with break-ins, fires, rotting food or trash and other unpleasant side effects of an empty home. A few props, ... more »

How to Keep Your Laptop Travel-Safe

By lynn1919

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Strategies to keep your computer and its data out of the hands of thieves. You have heard many stories about someone forgetting her computer at a restaurant or taxi, or worse, a thief making off with it while she was checking in. Do not let this ... more »

How to Know Camping Stoves

By journeybeyond

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While some people prefer to cook on an open fire, most people who love spending time outdoors camping enjoy the benefits that come with camping stoves. With a stove, meals just like those prepared at home can be made. Obviously, having a stove ... more »

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