While you may look forward to flying to an exciting destination for a vacation or business trip, you do
not want to be concerned about becoming ill following your airplane flight! After all, studies indicate
that colds are 113 times more likely to spread on a plane than they are on the ground! The excellent
news is that there are many things you can do to remain healthy before or after your flight.
The following are four ways to avoid becoming ill on a plane:
1. Maintain Clean Hands
Hand sanitizer is one of the most critical items you can bring on a plane, but it must be 3 ounces or
less to comply with security regulations. This is because, on planes and elsewhere, your hands are
frequently the first point of contact with cold and flu germs. Tray tables, seat belt buckles, overhead
air vents and lavatory latches are just a few of the plane or anywhere else. Some of the dirtiest surfaces.
If you touch any of these items during your flight, be sure to immediately use your hand sanitizer to kill any germs!
The Italian Alps form an arc stretching from Monaco in the west to Trieste in the east, encompassing the entirety of Italy's northernmost region.
They are divided into three major categories. With its dramatic playground of snowcapped mountains, which borders France and Switzerland, the western side of the high Alps is the southern end of the high Alps. The Italian Lakes are located in the center of the country, where large lakes are surrounded by smaller hills and picturesque villages. The Dolomites, on the other hand, are jagged rocky peaks surrounded by lush alpine meadows in the eastern section.
From Milan, the entire Italian Alps region is easily accessible. When visiting the Dolomites in the eastern section, the best activities are only a short drive away from Venice or Verona in the south, or Innsbruck in the north, depending on where you are coming from in Italy or Austria.
1. Lake Braies by @elcampa1969
2. Molveno by @funk_design
3. Val Badia by @ilhan1077
4. Lake Braies by @rita_manzella_
5. Rifugio delle Odle by @elcampa1969
6. Val Badia by @ilhan1077
2. Molveno by @funk_design
3. Val Badia by @ilhan1077
4. Lake Braies by @rita_manzella_
5. Rifugio delle Odle by @elcampa1969
6. Val Badia by @ilhan1077
The most breathtaking vistas can be seen on the road from Üsküdar to Anadolu Kava. Which one is your personal favourite?
Sestri Levante is a charming seaside town on the Italian Riviera, midway between Genoa and Cinque Terre, overlooking the Baia del Silenzio. It includes several lovely hikes that lead to the Belvedere, which provides spectacular views of the "two seas." Have you ever visited?
The Cotswolds is a rural region in south-central England that encompasses portions of six counties, most notably Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Its undulating hills and grasslands are dotted with thatched medieval towns, churches, and magnificent mansions constructed entirely of the region's characteristic yellow limestone. From Bath in the south to Chipping Campden in the north, the 102-mile Cotswold Way walking route follows the Cotswold Edge escarpment.
The Cotswolds is one of the finest, summer and beyond staycation destinations in the United Kingdom! There are so many lovely local companies to support, discover, and visit.
Olympic National Park is a United States national park located on the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. The park is divided into four regions: the Pacific shoreline, alpine areas, temperate rainforest on the west side, and the drier east side woods. Three different habitats exist inside the park: subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate woodland, and the rocky Pacific coast.
Calilo Ios offers magnificent five-star lodgings on a 1,000-acre parcel of property with six miles of shoreline, almost guaranteeing full seclusion to those who want it.
Calilo is nestled by 1,000 acres of protected land and surrounded by six kilometres of golden beach lapped by a cerulean sea.
This 30-suite refuge is located in a secluded corner of unspoiled Ios, in the heart of the Cyclades, and just a stone's throw from party islands Mykonos and Santorini. Consider sun-drenched solitude surrounded by a historic olive-dotted countryside - at its centre, nature and art.
Calilo is a peaceful hideaway, a forward-thinking conservation project, and the ambition of one family. It is a unique location since it is their invention, from the building to the interior design to the spectacular artworks and installations, a family whose mission is to maintain, protect, and nurture this alluring land – and to share the dream and the island's mesmerizing charm.
Discover its whimsical feel and one-of-a-kind attitude. Reconnect with yourself – and with nature – by relaxing, realigning, and reconnecting. Sensitize your toes to the beach, your skin to the salt, and your bones to the sun. Deep sleep, dreaming, and lingering. Simply be.
Each continent has its own unique beauty, but today I will be sharing 10 magical places in Europe you might want to visit.
1. Transylvania, Romania 🇷🇴
This might be helpful information for foreigners and visitors who live or plan to visit Ukraine. Are you a student, business traveller or tourist, whatever made you visit Ukraine here is what you need to know about tap water in Ukraine.
Drinking water in Ukraine is scarce and tap water is not so clean for consumption. I remember visiting Ukraine for the first time and a boy who drank tap water got seriously ill and was taken to the hospital, he was also warned by the Doctor not to drink tap water again. The state of the country's water pipelines is a major concern since it has resulted in a decrease in the quality of tap water.
Have you ever visited this vibrant neighbourhood? It is located on Iran's Rainbow Island. Nader Khalili constructed this colourful house of earth domes, which is a beachfront housing complex.
Hormuz Island is located in the Persian Gulf, south of Iran, and is known as the "rainbow island" because of its colourful sand, which makes it a popular tourist destination. ZAV Architects developed a tiny town comprised of rainbow domes that overlap in unexpected combinations to provide houses and cultural activities such as laundry facilities, worship spaces, and a café in an effort to represent the colourful environment and terrain.
This multifunctional hamlet, known as Presence in Hormuz, is more than simply a bright and inviting refuge; it is the epitome of a paradigm change for the community. “The local people of the picturesque, touristy, and politically significant island suffer economically,” the architects add, “getting involved in criminal trafficking operations utilizing their boats.” This urban development initiative attempts to revitalize the local economy by using community people, both skilled and unskilled.
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Here is a little collection of some favourite summer pictures to will away the cold and rain. London summer memories captured by The slow traveller who travels around the English countryside.
These vibrant photographs of Balat are really stunning. I'm curious how the residents feel, given how optimistic the colours are. It's a breath of fresh air to behold and a work of art to capture. Have you ever visited Turkey? Would you like to visit, just before you decided to feed your eyes on these beautiful photos of Balat, Karakoy, Maiden's Tower, Yenikoy, Taksim and küçükpazar captured by Mstfatyfn. You can make such fantastic pictures even with the cheap canon camera.
Balat is a down-to-earth area with winding cobblestone lanes and vibrant homes, where fashionable cafés and cutting-edge galleries coexist with traditional local grocers. The Greek Ecumenical Patriarchate basilica, synagogues, and Byzantine churches all bear witness to the area's multicultural history as a hub for Jewish, Greek, and Armenian populations. Golden mosaics and vivid frescoes adorn the Chora Museum.
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Yesterday was fun. I was walking when I saw these performers in their nice costumes performing. I joined the fun briefly and took photos of them. It felt more like a live show of singing, acting, and dancing. Kharkiv is a city full of surprises, people, and events. Summer is gone, fall is here and winter is fast approaching lets all have the best of the moment before we all get covered up in our winter jackets.
Which is your favorite costume?
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Here are thousands of campsites to choose from in the UK, in rural settings that range from panoramic pitches in the Scottish Highlands to wooden pods with decks that jut out over the Lake District’s Windermere.
To help you whittle down the selection, here are the UK’s seven best-loved campsites according to global travellers – promising an invigorating break and the chance to enjoy Britain’s natural beauty up-close.
Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping in Somerset
Enjoy cider brewed from this campsite’s orchard on your pod’s private terrace
This farm campsite can be found just outside of Glastonbury, a pretty Somerset town that has a lot more going for it than the nearby eponymous festival – namely mythical, medieval monuments, boutiques peddling spiritual wares, and pubs with beer gardens serving local mead. You can pitch your own tent or caravan in the campsite, or guests can ‘camp’ in wooden pods placed around the farm’s apple orchard (one for those who want to get closer to nature but with a little luxury and comfort thrown in). Guests are welcomed with fresh flowers, homemade apple juice and home-brewed cider from the farm’s orchard yield – best enjoyed in dappled sunshine on your pod’s private terrace.
Llethrau Forest & Nature Retreats in Mid Wales
Wake up to the sound of birdsong and wind whistling through the trees at this campsite
This remote retreat promises a camping experience where you’ll feel totally immersed in nature, waking up to the sound of birdsong and wind whistling through the trees. There’s a range of accommodation available, from yurts and cottages to huts constructed within the woods, each with large decks that overlook the rolling Welsh hills. Explore the retreat’s four acres of wild gardens and 20 acres of woodland before enjoying a slap-up meal of local produce cooked on your cottage’s Aga and a lantern-lit soak in your hut’s wooden bathroom.
Are you guilty of overpacking when you go away travelling? Most of us are, when you love fashion, it’s so easy to get carried away with clothing- especially when we’re travelling to a climate that allows us to have fun with our look in ways that we can’t always do at home. However, if you want to keep things more simple, avoid excess baggage costs or save space in your suitcase for holiday purchases, then there are some steps you can take to slim down your case without having fewer outfits. The capsule wardrobe allows you to use every piece you take to its best potential, and despite bringing fewer articles of clothing, you still get a huge mixture of different outfits. Here are some ways you can go about it.
Gidan Makama Museum which is also known as Kano Museum is a museum in Kano, Nigeria. I enjoyed visiting this place, we weren't allowed to take photos in specific places. There are different artworks from centuries. I also learnt about how the British people invaded the north. The building served as the temporary palace of Kano before the current palace Gidan Rumfa was constructed in the 15th century.
The museum has a significant collection of arts, crafts and items of historic interest related to the Kano area. Located in a 15th-century historical building, which is recognised as a National Monument by the Government of Nigeria. The museum is divided into 11 galleries, each with their own centre of focus. Galleries include the Zaure or the main entrance hall with displays of traditional materials, city walls and maps of Kano, the history of statehood, Kano in the 19th century, the Civil War, economy, industry and music.
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If you are a Nigerian that travels frequently by air you must have noticed a lot of new airlines, some succeeded while some airline companies didn't make it to the top. Nigerian flights are mostly direct flights. If you have been to Kano state from Port Harcourt city, then you should be aware that there are no direct flights from Port Harcourt to Kano. The 1st time I travelled from kano to Port Harcourt I used Azman air. It was pretty fast and kept to time. It was not a direct flight so when we stopped at Lagos state, we were directed to stay at a particular place while we wait for the time of our take off to Port Harcourt. We got port Harcourt on time and it was a smooth flight.
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I needed to book a flight back to kano from port Harcourt, so I began the search. I came across air Peace which was available but was ridiculously expensive price-wise, it was more than 60,000 naira for the local flight and it was being offered by a third party booking website. I got discouraged and decided to book a flight going to Abuja or Lagos then book another flight from there to Kano state, meaning I had to book two direct flights and flight timing in Nigeria is very delicate because most airlines fly around the same time. I closed my laptop that night feeling a bit sad about the situation. I woke up at 4am to search for flights going to Kano, I just wanted to give it one more try before taking the final decision. I went on Wikipedia to search for all the flight companies in Nigeria, that was how I discovered Maxair. I followed the link to the website and I searched for a flight going to Kano from Port Harcourt and it was available tho it wasn't a direct flight but it was a cheaper option. I booked the flight immediately to pay later in the morning.
I booked the flight without payment on the 21st of December 2019, 4:39am.
I paid for the flight in the morning and the payment confirmation was sent to me via email but the flight itinerary wasn't sent to me. I called all the numbers on their website severally but none went through. All the numbers were either switched off or the call was forwarded which never went through. I got worried and called a friend of mine working with the Nigerian immigration service to confirm if this airline actually exists and he confirmed that it does. I reached out to other people to help me try the numbers on their website and only one person was able to reach out to them later that day. The lady who answered the phone said she was at another branch and that we should call the Port Harcourt branch which wasn't going through. We insisted that she looked into the issue and explained to her that all the numbers on Maxair website are either not connecting or not available. She asked that my flight details and payment confirmation be sent to her via WhatsApp chat. It was sent and she said she was going to get back to us. We waited and also sent an email but no reply. The email was replied the next day which was the 22nd of December 2019, the day I was supposed to fly to Kano state.
All endeavour to sort out my ticket issue failed. I decided to go early to the airport because my flight time was on a Sunday. I left home by 12:15 and got to the airport by 13: 25. My flight time was for
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| Date | Sun 22 Dec 19 | All Times Local | Flight-Number | Cabin (Book Class) | |
| From: | Abuja | Departure | 20:35 | VM 1601 (HK) | Y (R) |
| To: | Kano | Arrive | 21:20 |
On getting to the airport I went to Maxair stand at Port Harcourt international airport Omagwa and tabled my complaint about my flight itinerary not being sent to my email and I was asked to wait for an hour for my details to be sent to the manager in charge of flight bookings. After an hour I went back to the max air stand and they asked me to wait a while which I did. In less than 3 mins after waiting for 1-hour a man walked up to me, he works with Maxair, he had a big smile on his face. He said to me smiling "you won't be flying today because we didn't receive your payment". He was smiling like it was good news and that provoked me so much. I asked him how can my account be debited, payment confirmation sent to me via email and you tell me you didn't get the payment. He said I needed to contact my bank for my money.
Here are the payment confirmations.
Here are the payment confirmations.
Immediately another man working with Maxair shouted from inside, with no professional approach, just buy another ticket and ask your bank for your money, I had no choice, I needed to fly so I did. The ticket price on the 21st December 2019 which I paid for was
| Price NGN 34999.00 | |
| AP TAX QT NGN 1000.00 | |
| Fuel charges YQ NGN 3000.00 | |
| Total Price NGN 38999.00 |
But I was asked to purchase another ticket on the 22nd being the day of my travel, which costs more for
Price: NGN 38999.00
AP TAX QT: NGN 1000.00
Fuel charges YQ: NGN 3000.00
Total price: NGN 42999.00
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria which also made it to the list of the most popular cities in Nigeria. Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing the country's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991 #wiki. While in Abuja here are things you shouldn't do.
1. Do not pay for any hotel in Abuja without seeing it physically and checking for the location.
This is one common trait associated with hotels in Nigeria generally. When looking for a hotel in Abuja don't be fooled by the photos you see online. I have visited over 20 hotels in Abuja and none was the same as what they showed online. Fortunately, I had time to change to a better hotel. Before you pay for any hotel in Abuja be sure to have asked around about that hotel, don't follow the reviews you see online because some of the booking reviews were written by the hotel management. I will never recommend the New City hotel at Wuye. This is the worst hotel ever.
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New City hotel reviews from Jumia travel.
Here is a Verified Review wrote on 2016-11-22 from another customer about New City Hotel Abuja Wuye.
*Briggs S: says AWFUL NEW CITY HOTEL EXPERIENCE"
New City Hotel is totally below par. Their customer service is non-existent. The rooms were not cleaned and dusted in anticipation of guests even though we booked in advance. There is no alternative supply of power during the day. The food is unappetizing. Do not be surprised to find cobwebs and cockroaches in your room, I did. I had to switch rooms several times due to the absence of basic necessities: wardrobe, toilet faucet that doesn't leak, functional fridge and AC. The list is endless. My entire stay was laced with regrets and disappointment. I definitely won't be visiting again.
*WILLIAMS O.
Verified Review wrote in 2016-10-06
"two days stay at the New City Hotel, Abuja. I was given room 203"
I was given room 203. Some things were biting me which I don't know, but each bite produced lumb on tighs and buttock. My room was changed the second day to room 201. The room was good, the toilet window has no mosquito net. I had to battle mosquitoes till daybreak.
2. Do not move around with your bank card.
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This is not so comfortable but after a close experience with the mess going on in Abuja, I will strongly advise that you always move around with the cash you need instead of your bank card. Kidnap and theft has been a very big issue in Abuja which happens to be the federal capital of Nigeria. Let me share a brief experience with you all. A friend of mine was on her way back from the office, she stopped a roadside taxi, entered inside and sat. There were three men inside the cab but the only space left was close to the door (back sit), she was the last person to enter the cab. On getting to her junction she asked the driver to stop but he didn't stop instead he continued moving. She was asked to stop shouting and stay calm but she refused and kept struggling with the men. They began to hit her with rods to keep her calm. She saw she could do nothing and stayed calm. On reaching a police checkpoint the Nigerian police as she narrated was stopping commercial vehicles and collecting money from some drivers. The kidnappers pressed her down and held her strongly on her throat, she could hardly breathe. The policemen were too engaged and didn't stop the car and that was how they passed through the checkpoint. She was taken to an uncompleted building, tied up and asked to sit on the floor. They took her bank card and all the money with her. They also took her phone and later asked her to go. She couldn't call anyone it was a lonely area, she found her way home very late at night. On getting home she was so weak and injured. They withdrew money from her account using her phone and bank card. We all went to the bank together the next day to block her cards. We were told of the ATM which was used in withdrawing the cash but as usual, she reported to the police but nothing has been done up until now. As I write more victims are being kidnapped in Abuja.
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