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by Christopher J. McGinnis
Offering much-needed relief for the travel-weary businessperson, this fast-paced, portable reference helps readers master the art of packing, international travel, hotel and airport survival, money management, travel safety, and much more.
Published by McGraw-Hill Trade (April 1, 1994)
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by Bill Bryson
Inside the book flap: “After two decades in England, Bill Bryson has relocated to Hanover, New Hampshire. In this collection (drawn from dispatches for London's Night & Day magazine), he's writing from home, in close proximity to wife and family. We find a happy marriage between humor and reflection as he assesses life both in New England and in the contemporary United States. With the telescopic perspective of one who's stepped out of the American mainstream and come back after 20 years, Bryson aptly holds the mirror up to U.S. culture, capturing its absurdities--such as hotlines for dental floss, the cult of the lawsuit, and strange American injuries such as those sustained from pillows and beds. ‘In the time it takes you to read this,’ he writes, ‘four of my fellow citizens will somehow manage to be wounded by their bedding.’”
Published by Broadway (Reprint edition (June 6,)
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by Robert Young Pelton
An encyclopedia on the "World's Most Dangerous Places," this book provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in traveling or working off the beaten path.
Published by Collins (2003)
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Website: http://www.airtreks.com/
airtreks.com specializes in around the world and multi-city airfares.
Telephone: 1.877.AIRTREKS or + 1.415.977.7100
Website: www.eaglecreek.com/pack_pro.html
A pretty exhaustive site on the ins and outs of packing.
Website: http://www.escapeartist.com/
This site offers a plethora of resources for expatriates (and missionaries). Includes info for living overseas such as real estate and job opportunities.
Website: www.xsbaggage.com
XS Baggage is a company that specializes in coordinating the shipping of excess baggage, unaccompanied baggage, sports equipment, personal effects, relocations, and other LCL shipments, taking the hassle out of traveling with extra stuff and making it possible to ship virtually anything to anywhere! We provide services for missionaries, expats, students, educational organizations, independant travelers, and others. Additionally we offer customs clearance, door to door service, storage, and take care of all the paperwork. The "no worries" way to travel or move!
Telephone: 2027470487
Website: www.infoplease.com/atlas/?link=tmpltop
Infoplease has a great online atlas tool with high quality maps of every country in the world.
Website: www.internationalsos.com/buymembership/
This membership provides you with advice on what to do when faced with some emergency situations abroad, such as medical emergencies or finding yourself in an area of civil unrest. Its round-the-clock service includes 70 languages spoken by operators. Optional travel medical insurance is also available to members.
Telephone: 800-542-5911
Website: www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2523.html
This article by Dr. Gregory Juckett of the West Virginia School of Medicine covers everything travelers need to know about malaria, including all of the medicines to prevent it.
Website: http://www.mission2go.com
Christian travel information, gear, and advice. Their mission is help you prepare for international short term missions trips, vacations, tours, jobs and more great adventures.
Website: www.missiontravel.org
MISSIONTRAVEL.ORG LAUNCHES, OFFERS DISCOUNT AIRFARE FOR MISSIONS -- Christian owned and operated online travel ministry exists to save missions time and money through discounted international airfare. Supporting missionaries, churches and mission organizations, MissionTravel.org focuses on the Great Commission and helps those serving around the world. Dedicated to supporting global missions, qualifying groups of 10 or more will also be eligible to receive contributions from MissionTravel.org owners. Share this great news with your church, missionaries you support, friends and family. Please visit and share http://www.missiontravel.org or info@missiontravel.org and 1-866-855-8850. MissionTravel.org – the savings are eternal.
Telephone: 619-849-8850
Website: www.oanda.com/
This site has a wide variety of tools and articles on currency conversion. Find up-to-date currency conversions and tables.
Website: www.RaptimUSA.com
Raptim is the largest supplier of specialized airfares for Missionaries and Humanitarian workers globally. The US offices, www.raptimusa.com, is available for your needs.
Telephone: 800-777-9232
Website: www.seatguru.com/
This site will tell you everything you need to know about selecting a seat on your next flight. They offer very detailed ratings of every seat on tons of airplanes, which ones have leg room, engine noise, etc...
Website: www.siama.nl
Travel operator who exclusively takes care of air travel for Missionaries, retired Missionaries, non profit Development workers, Bible School Students and relatives visiting the Mission field.
Telephone: 0031 71 5163535
Website: www.skyauction.com
Skyauction.com lets you bid on unused travel inventory such as packages and airfare. Great for last-minute travel.
Website: www.cdc.gov/travel/other/traveltips.htm
The CDC offers excellent tips for smart, healthy traveling.
Website: TravelSense.org
This is a fairly thorough site that has tons of travel tips for a wide variety of situations. Definitely worth a look.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/temsam.htm#diseases
If you're traveling, use this site to find out what vaccines you should take or what diseases you should expect.
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