Some other helpful hints:

When on plane it is important to get up and walk around periodically to avoid developing deep vein thrombosis (or however it's spelled)
Also, drink plenty of fluids which can lessen effects of jet lag.

Bring disposable camera (s). You never know when your camera could stop working and there's nothing worse than not being able to take photos.

Put some sort of marking such as a ribbon on your suitcase to make it stand out. It's always difficult to pick out your luggage off the baggage carousel so may as well make it somewhat easier.

Bring nice clothing for going out at night. the kind you'd wear to going to a club or nice restaurant.


Hope that helps. I've got even more and some useful websites too.

Brian
brij75@yahoo.com

Hi,
thank you. I always love advice.
I liked your tip about the luggage......I always am worried about picking up the wrong suitcase as it all looks the same.
where have you travelled to? and what other helpful websites can you tell me about?
Thanks

Kind regards
Deshini

Hi Deshini,
I've travelled to over 50 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, & your country of South Africa with Contiki.
I've found many great websites but my favorites are www.trekearth.com, www.xe.com, www.virtualtourist.com, and www.citysearch.com

Where have you travelled to?

Hey there,

wow - thats a lot of countires you travelled to....awesome.

how did you like South Africa? I hope they took you to all the cool places?

well I have not travelled much. I was a Rotary exchange student when I was 17 - I lived and went to school in Germany. while i was there, i visited France, Skiing in Austria, Luxembourg, belgium.
either than that, i only went on cruise ships to Bazaruto Island and Portuguese Island.
thats about it.
I would love to travel to 50 countries though....will make that my goal.
I will check out those websites. thanks.

I had an awesome time in South Africa. It's too bad Contiki stopped going there not too long after I went in 2001.
What part of South Africa do you live?

Brian
brij75@yahoo.com