Learning languages I wanna talk about learning languages. I’ve lived in many different countries, both in Western Europe, Middle East, and now here in Hong Kong. And during all of that time, I’ve learned five or six different languages, to one degree or another. Before I came to Hong Kong, I lived in Barcelona Spain for ten years. Other things that helped me when I first moved to Spain, were watching the typical kinds of programs we see everyday on channels around the world. Other types of program that helped me learned Spanish quickly were things like game shows, where the same thing happens. As well as that, I used to pick up the Spanish newspapers. Anyway, by far the best practice I ever had was just talking to people in the street, or in shops where I'd rehearse in my head what I wanted to say beforehand, before I went in. It took me a long time to develop a good level of Spanish.
Best ways to carry money while traveling Carrying money on vacation is a balancing act between safety and utility. Making money difficult to access deters thieves, but when it comes time to pay for something, you still want to be able to get to it without stripping off clothes or playing hide-and-seek with a bag's hidden pockets. With that in mind, here are 10 tips for carrying money safely and elegantly when you travel. ARCHIVES: Five ways to avoid theft on vacation Divide money in different places Even if you disregard all other advice about carrying money, take this tip to heart: Whenever possible, divvy up your travel cash and even credit cards into multiple safe spots. Favor on-body storage Under-clothing storage accessories have come a long way since neck pouches and money belts came onto the scene. Keep small bills handy Changing or withdrawing large amounts of money minimizes the fees you'll pay to get local currency, but it also means you'll be traveling with far more cash—and larger bills—than you'd have on you at home.
Confused koala discovers his home has been cut down (Photos) This koala looks rather sad. But who can blame him? According to Australia's Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES), the sub-adult male koala was recently discovered sitting atop the remnants of what was once his home in Vittoria State Forest, New South Wales. Although the logging operation was approved by the forestry service, judging by the koala's confused expression, not everyone got the memo. "Koalas would have been moved out of their homes in preparation for planned logging activities," says WIRES general manager, Leanne Taylor. "It is common for koalas to roam back to their home range afterwards and become confused to find nothing there. © Facebook The perplexed marsupial, found to have an injury on its eye, was transfered to a local vet before being relocated once again back into a different patch of forest. Via The Courier Mail See also: Nature Blows My Mind!
Lorena y Yo Buy Nothing Day - UK - Friday November 25th 2016 Tips For Carrying Money and Documents While Traveling - Detective Kevin Coffey Concealed Neck Pouch - Travel Neck Pouch - Neck Wallet - Neck Stash Concealed neck pouches and neck wallets have been around for many years. Travelers seem to either love or hate security neck pouches, due to their various advantages and disadvantages discussed here. Obviously, the concealed security neck pouch hangs around your neck and is hidden from view beneath your clothing. Neck wallets, of also referred to as a security neck pouch or neck safe, have been around for the last hundred years or so. They tend to be one of the most common type of money pouches purchased and are usually highly recommend by experienced travelers. However neck wallets do get some complaints. One version of the security neck pouch that stands apart from the others are ones are versions which feature an anti-theft security cable. Advantages of Security Neck Pouches While it seems that security neck have many disadvantages, the advantages outweigh the negative. Disadvantages of Security Neck Pouches
Funny las niñas Travel – English Podcast Vocabulary & Pronunciation Zapp! English Vocabulary & Pronunciation Podcast 3.4 – Travel Audio Player When we’ve travelled somewhere, we usually want to tell our friends and family all about our trip. In this unit you’ll learn how to do this in English. You’ll be improving both your English vocabulary and your listening skills, as you hear Tom and Katie answering travel questions and discussing what kind of travellers they are. © Zappenglish.com Download the Zapp! Visit our iTunes channel for Zapp! Related Podcasts: Tagged as: a boarding card, a destination, a journey, a route, a runway, a trip, audio, camping, conversations, course, dialogue, download, e-book, ebook, english, jet-lag, journeys, mp3, podcast, pronunciation, real, the departure gate, to go backpacking, to land, to set off, to take off, transcript, transcription, travel, trips, vocabulary
12 Tips for Safely Carrying Money in Europe If you lose your credit card, cash, or passport on your trip to Europe, you're not without options—but it goes without saying that your trip will go much smoother if you can hang onto these trip essentials. Travelers in our forums recently shared their tips for keeping money and other necessities safe while traveling abroad. For example, some minimize pickpocketing risk by investing in an inconspicuous day pack, or splitting cash and credit cards with a travel partner. Below are some other useful strategies. Does one in particular work for you? From the Forums: "Suggestions for how to most safely carry money in Europe?" Tip #1: Don't carry your wallet in your back pocket "Resistant at first to the idea of keeping his wallet in his front pocket, my husband is now sold on the idea after several instances where he detected his back pocket being checked out by a stray hand, (we were in crowded areas)." -- brioche Tip #2: Divide and conquer "I put my 1-2 day's need of cash in my wallet.
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