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Travel is tricky under the best of circumstances, travel hacks for a hassle-free vacation.

How to get THE MOST out of your travel! The Work and Travel Method.
I’m sure you’ve heard it before, “settle down! get an Education, and later, when you’re 30 you can travel!”, probably talk coming from your parents or grandparents.
By Kamil Jan Bazan4 years ago in Lifehack
5 Pro Tips On How To Travel Solo In 2022
Planning to travel solo? Well! That’s amazing! But honestly, you aren’t alone. Feeling spooked? Oh! We didn’t want that. What we are trying to say is that there are millions of travelers that opt for this choice to scratch that travel itch.
By Visitors Guru4 years ago in Lifehack
How to Use Alaska Airlines Manage Booking Option: AirTravelPolicy
The Alaska Airlines Manage Booking system allows you to change your reservation on the fly. All you have to do is visit their official website, navigate to the 'Manage Your Booking' section, and then fill out the form.
By Amelia Hound4 years ago in Lifehack
5 Tips to a Budget-Friendly Ski Vacation
During the winter months, many Americans look to make the most of the fresh snow and cooler temps by skiing and snowboarding in cities and towns across the United States, often taking a weekend getaway to experience some place new. But trips to the slopes can be a costly expense.As a longtime ski enthusiast with 50 years of experience road tripping to ski resorts across the United States and Canada, Joe Miron has spent several decades perfecting the art of planning cost-effective ski voyages. He shares his five best tips to make traveling to the slopes budget-friendly without sacrificing the adventure below:1. Seek Early Bird Specials: Purchase passes in advance, rather than at the ticket window, to get the best bang for your buck. Many resorts and ski passes will begin offering discounted prices in early spring, known as "early bird specials." Miron opts for the Indy Pass, a multi-resort season pass offering access to 80 independently owned and operated ski areas across North America. For a limited time, My6 Members can receive 10% off adult and kid passes.2. Consider Weekend & Holiday Crowds: For large resorts, consider the crowds on holidays and weekends in January and February, and time your visit to the "off" days. Weekdays are typically less crowded and will allow you to take full advantage of an uncrowded ski slope. Miron prefers visiting large mountains between Tuesday and Thursday to avoid the high ski traffic.3. Road Tripping with your Furry Friend: Pets are great travel companions, especially for ski trips. When deciding to bring your furry friends along for the adventure on your next ski trip, make sure you have all the necessities, such as a pet-friendly lodging option such as Motel 6, and bringing a dog jacket and heavy blanket to keep them warm. Miron, who travels with his dog, Kilo, throughout the winter months, even attaches a Tractive GPS device to his dog collar.4. Select Affordable & Accommodating Lodging: Identifying lodging that accommodates all your needs is vital for planning an affordable ski trip. Miron chooses Motel 6, an economy lodging brand with more than 280 locations near ski resorts. Motel 6 is known to be clean, comfortable and affordable, and it offers a pet-friendly environment, where up to two dogs or cats can stay for free.i Miron personally appreciates how over 1,400 Motel 6 locations are locally owned and operated and are easy to spot from the main road or freeway.5. Seek Out Unique or Smaller Locations: While exploring the various winter wonderlands, seek unique and smaller ski areas, as there may be some hidden deals and unpolished gems to help keep your trip within budget. Miron loves to visit smaller resorts alongside the major mountains, specifically New Mexico, Idaho and Montana ski areas.For additional information on Motel 6 and how to activate the Indy Pass discount, visit https://www.motel6.com/en/home/promo/skiforall.html.BIO: Joe Miron is an avid skier, proud dog dad and member of the American Legion who began his ski career in 1967 at the age of 20 in Lake Tahoe, CA.Since taking his first ski road trip back in 1972 from San Francisco to Colorado and back, Joe has turned road tripping to various ski resorts into an everlasting tradition.Joe’s road trips became longer after retiring from his career 11 years ago, as he then had the entire winter season to do what he pleased.Joe enjoys the adventure of skiing at different resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada and exploring all the various places along the way in his SUV with his travel companion, Kilo.This year, Joe and Kelo departed for their ski pilgrimage on December 9. They will visit 109 ski resorts in two Canadian provinces and 10 U.S. states. They will spend 56 nights at 27 different Motel 6 properties.
By Hiru4 years ago in Lifehack
Spending time outside this spring comes with a caveat – check for ticks
It’s time to start talking ticks. Spring signals a particularly active time for ticks, just when gardeners get antsy to get their hands dirty, working in their gardens. For anyone looking forward to spending time outdoors Be Warned: tick-borne disease is on the rise.Each year, approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC by state health departments, but this number doesn’t reflect all diagnosed cases of Lyme disease. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 300,000 people may get Lyme disease each year in the United States.New data reported by the CDC in 2018 showed that state and local health departments reported more cases of tick-borne diseases in 2017 than ever before, including Lyme disease. While the uptick in ticks remains unclear, a number of factors can affect tick populations, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and most certainly, host populations, like deer.Although ticks can thrive just about anywhere in suburbia, it’s common that they prefer wooded areas, gardens, plantings, and tall backyard grasses. One reason ticks continue to flourish is their propensity to hang out on shrubs, trees, and in tall grass waiting for unsuspecting hosts- like your dog or deer- to wander by so they can latch on and hitch a ride to your backyard.We know that deer have made themselves at home in suburbia and most of us have seen more than our share of deer right outside our windows. When you see deer outside, its probable ticks hitched a ride and will stay behind when the deer move on. Ticks need a host to survive and they find a prefect host when attaching to your dog, cat, or any human in close proximity.Avoiding the outdoors during warm weather isn’t an option so prevention and protection is paramount when it comes to dodging ticks and defending yourself against tick-borne illness.It stands to reason and statistic show, deer are carrying ticks to your backyard. Your best and most logical defense is to discourage deer from roaming onto your property in the first place.One of the most reliable and logical ways to keep ticks out of your yard is to keep the deer away.There’s a number of strategies to keep deer at bay, including physical barriers like fencing, but fencing can be unsightly and deer can jump two feet higher than allowable suburban fence height restrictions of six feet. Planting deer resistant varieties like marigolds, foxgloves boxwood and rosemary could help, but when food supply is low, deer will eat just about anything. Motion deterrents positioned near your garden can scare deer off, however, you’ll have to continually reposition them since deer will become acclimated to them and won’t be scared away.Back to logic. We know deer rely heavily on their sense of taste for feeding and smell to alert them to predators. Using a scent aversion, fear-based repellent, like Bobbex Deer, is often considered the most effective, practical, and easy way to keep deer out of your yard, and turn the tide on ticks, keeping them out too. Repellents make good sense.There’s quite a few repellents to choose from but Bobbex Deer works. It’s third party verified through testing by the Connecticut Department of Forestry and Horticulture. Bobbex trumped nine other repellents products, was cited number one in comparison testing, and second in effectiveness only to a fence barrier.Bobbex Deer Repellent combines scent and taste deterrents. The all-natural repellent blends six scents, including rotten eggs, garlic, clove oil (among other things) to mimic predator scents, classifying it as an effective fear repellent. It also tastes terrible to deer, but is actually good for plants because it contains trace nutrients including nitrogen and phosphorus. The product dries clear, is harmless to humans and pets, won’t burn plants and its odor, after 24 hours, is undetectable to humans, but deer are still repelled by it. Bobbex is safe for use on the most sensitive plants and can be used on shrubs, trees or as a bulb dip.The takeaway? Ticks are on the rise and deer populations are high just about everywhere. The dual key to combat both deer in your yard and hitchhiking ticks is proactive protection, using a verified, tested, and effective repellent. Don’t forget ticks can be active year-round and Bobbex Deer is designed for year-round use.
By Hiru4 years ago in Lifehack
Top Reasons to Book a Cruise
For those looking for a little rest and relaxation, a cruise is an excellent way to get away from work and life. There are many benefits to booking a cruise that people often overlook. Not only does a cruise offer a cost-effective way to see multiple sites in a matter of days, but they are also low-key when it comes to planning. Here are some of the top reasons to book a cruise.
By Athanasios Tsiropoulos4 years ago in Lifehack
Know the essentials to carry while trekking the rugged beauty of Kashmir
Witness the ever-changing weather and the stunning beauty that lies with it. An amalgamation of spectacular landscapes, delicately-framed lakes, majestic waterfalls, rare wildlife, and alpine glaciers, Nature can't get better than this. Kashmir, as incredible as it sounds, offers a treacherous path to walk on.
By Kashmir Online4 years ago in Lifehack
The Most Beautiful Place for Honeymoon in Low Budget
If you are on a budget, but still want to have an amazing honeymoon, you can choose to go to a tropical island like Hawaii. You can enjoy great snorkeling, great hiking, and epic beaches. Alaska is another great option for the outdoorsy couple. You can enjoy scenic flights over Denali and many other activities. There are also many Alaska cruises. There are plenty of things to do while on your honeymoon, and you can choose the right one for your needs.
By John Smith4 years ago in Lifehack
Keep Your Eyes on the Road:
Driving arouses contrasting emotions. Some people find jumping at the wheel on a regular basis quite tedious and petulant. Others, instead, enjoy the freedom of whizzing through empty carriageways and steering nimbly from one street to the next. However, it is fair to say that a vehicle handled improperly can turn into a dangerous weapon. Sometimes, it only takes a slight lack of concentration to cause serious damage.
By Faye McCullagh4 years ago in Lifehack
Safety Tips & Tricks to Know Before a Family Road Trip
The image source is Pexels. Family road trips offer your crew a chance to make memories while experiencing different parts of the world. To make the most of your trip, follow some basic safety tips so you are primed for success before you leave.
By Rayanne Morriss4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips for Keeping your Van Secure over Winter
As winter starts to take hold and the nights get darker, crime will start to increase. This is a particular issue for van drivers, whose potential valuable assets make their vehicles a prime target for break ins and theft. On average, 30 vans are stolen every day and those figures are only increasing.
By Life and Chat4 years ago in Lifehack
When it’s time to bid farewell to a constant companion . Top Story - March 2022.
We all give our pets names and they become part of the family. When your dog Groombo or your cat Ally passes on, it’s a terribly sad occasion. Especially when you hold them in your arms while the vet gives the final jab that takes them out of their pain-filled world and puts them to sleep forever. We’ve all been there.
By Jeffrey van Blerk4 years ago in Lifehack