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  • @ ; [16 Take a Trip around the World from Your Television Set Ryan Sarda * WCnewsmagazine Interested in doing some traveling this summer? Can you not decide where you should go? Well, The Travel Channel is the perfect guide to help you plan your summer destination and take the ultimate vacation. The Travel Channel is a cable television network that features several documentaries and how-to shows pertaining to travel and leisure around the United States as well as all over the world. Several programs have included Africa; they have shown several documentaries on African animal safaris. The channel takes you inside the worlds grandest hotels giving you tours of popular cities and towns in the United States and in the world. Recent programming has put emphasis on how rich people travel, and they also take you on haunted excursions on one of their popular shows Most Haunted. Most Haunted debuted in 1998 and is hosted by Yvette Fielding, and her husband Karl Beattie. This show is based on investigating rumored haunted places and also discusses Whee travel By Zach McKeown WCnewsmagazine Don't get me wrong, America is great. But sometimes, you know, sometimes that wanderlust really just gets a hold of you and a twelve-hour road trip to Niagra Falls just wont cut it. What do you do then? Travel isnt limited to the things between the Atlanta and Pacific oceans, you know? Get out there! And by there, | mean the world. Maybe you want to find yourself, maybe you want to find someone else. Maybe you want to stand on the other side of the planet, maybe you just want to get lost. Maybe you were born with the travel gene or maybe you just want to see Paris before you die. Regardless, with these simple travel tips, you can make this lonely planet a little less so. Apply for your passport and necessary visas right now. Well, not right now. Finish reading this article first. But right after that, go apply for the necessary paperwork to travel! Keep in mind that if you are planning on an extended visit or working in another country, there is likely additional paperwork that will need to be done. Do all of this far, far in advance. This is not like renting a tuxedo. You can not wait until the last moment and still get what you want in time for the big dance. Do it now! Learn about your destination. This should be relatively self explanatory. Im not necessarily recommending that you learn every single thing about a culture, as a little surprise can add spice to a trip, but there are certain esternGarolinian several acts of paranormal activity. In January of 2007, the channel launched Most Haunteds ninth season. The show is now called: New Most Haunted. Great Hote! is another one of the top shows the network offers to its viewers. This show is hosted by Samantha Brown and she travels around the United States to show off the countrys most famous and most elegant hotels. Brown stays at the hotel and discusses with the viewers at home the layout, shows them the rooms, and she also gives the hotels history or any other special feature that make this hotel one of the most elite in the nation. Culture Shock is another top show on the network. Hosted by Shenaz Treasurywala, this show explores several peculiar customs and bizarre traditions of various cultures around the world. In the first season, they discussed the India Rat Temple, and the adherents of Hindu sub-culture. They spent the majority of the first season in India and Thailand. Another popular show on The Travel details you should be aware of. Learn cultural traditions like whether or not you should remove your shoes upon entering a building, shake hands or bow, or whether to expect a porcelain toilet or a hole in the floor. Also, a rough idea of where, geographically, you will be couldnt hurt. On that note, its worth mentioning that the climate of todays world is not always entirely friendly for travel. Consult www.travel.state.gov or a trustworthy equivalent before going anywhere. You may want to learn about U.S. Embassies that will be in your area, or even register with them so that your presence will be known and you may be contacted in the case of an emergency. Take it easy on the fun substances. Seriously, just because the laws in a country outside of the United States may be a little more tolerant towards shifty behavior or drinking ages doesn't mean you have to abuse the privilege. Amsterdam has plenty of other things to see and do. Don't completely waste your time in another country, dig it? Dont be stupid in general. Don't give or accept packages from or to strangers. Don't allow strangers to pack your bags for you. Dont leave your bags unattended in one place for extended periods of time. Dont wear fanny packs or other paraphernalia that will brand you as a rich American tourist. If you are in France, do not wear the I Love France shirt and a beret you bought in the airport gift shop. Don't wear excessive jewelry and don't carry more money Channel is World Poker Tour, which might be its most popular show on the network. This show is a series of poker tournaments that feature some of the worlds biggest and best poker players. As of early April, however, the show announced that it will be leaving the Travel Channel and will be moving to The Game Show Network. Currently in the United States, this channel has roughly 84 million subscribers. So, if you want to be the one to see the entire world from your television set, order this channel and look at the interesting programs on it. It tells you what you should and should not do to make your summer getaway more enjoyable and more relaxed. This channel gives you an opportunity to see the world from your home, but it is nothing compared seeing it for yourself. The channel just serves as a guide for you to decide whether or not that travel hotspot is the right place for you to go. or credit cards than you will need. Consider how you feel about tourists and be aware that people in other countries likely feel the same way. Be respectful. There is no reason to be ashamed of your country of origin, but keep in mind that you are visiting another country with its own history and traditions and laws and as long as you are in it you are expected to abide by them. Dont assume that just because you are from America you will be afforded the same privileges you are at home. Keep an open mind, try new things, enjoy yourself, but never forget that you are not in the U.S. Thats kind of the whole point anyway, isn't it? Keep both eyes open. As | mentioned, the times being what they are, the world abroad is not always friendly towards Americans. Try to avoid foreign demonstrations or other situations that may not be friendly towards you. Avoid dangerous situations before they happen, if possible. However, if you do happen to find yourself in an unpleasant situation, politely inform everyone that, Im from Canada, eh? With a little foresight and planning, a trip abroad can be incredibly rewarding. There are thousands upon thousands of places to see and things to do in this world and it would be a shame to miss out. Keep these simple tips in mind and consult www.travel.state.gov for any further questions about where to register for a passport, visa or anything else you might be curious about.
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