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MY FLIGHT TRAVEL BAG – SETUP FOR UNEXPECTED AIRPORT CLOSURES

Wow talk about out of the blue, the airport closures in England and Europe will have caused major problems logistically for many people as they try to rearrange their flights and lives to fit the new reality imposed on them from a thousand miles away, from a volcano of all things.I try to keep some things in my travel bag that make long flights comfortable and many of them would also work to keep you comfortable in a forced long airport stay. Imagine that your plane lands where you are doing a transit, you do not have a visa, and they do not offer visa on demand, you are stuck in the airport. This could happen to you in China, Vietnam and I am sure many other countries around the world.So what do I have in my bag?My hot water immersion heater this will allow me to make coffee or .. more»
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NEED AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN CALIFORNIA? CONSIDER THESE 9 CITIES WITH RENT BELOW $1,000

Looking for cities in California of at least 100,000 residents that have average apartment rent below $1,000 per month? Well, you're in luck, here's a great list of cities fitting those requirements:Oakland, CA: Average Rent - $995, Population - 409,189With a thriving, urban downtown district, Oakland is also home to diverse museums, historic landmarks, and great activities for kids and families. A favorite attraction is Children's Fairyland which is the first kid-oriented theme park in the country.Salinas, CA: Average Rent - $977, Population - 144,278Known as the Salad Bowl of The World because of how many salad ingredients are grown here, Salinas is a great place for fresh produce and cheap apartment rent. Agriculture is a significant contributor to the local economy and the nearest major metropolitan area is an hour away in San Jose.Modesto, CA: Average Rent - $963, Population - 202,743The E & J Gallo Winery is the .. more»
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HOW TO GET FREE APARTMENT RENT

Getting free rent from apartments may come in many forms. If you have any experience in building maintenance, you can often get your apartment for free. Of course in exchange for free rent you will have to perform maintenance duties around the apartment complex, and one of the drawbacks on an on site maintenance person is that you are on call 24/7. Some complexes have people that do both maintenance as well as grounds keeping, so you have to be aware of this. There may be a variety of different duties you will have to perform, like fixing or changing out appliances, taking care of leaking faucets and changing light bulbs in hallways. You could be vacuuming and general cleaning, and even mowing lawns and trimming trees or bushes.Another way you could get free rent at many apartments is to become an on site manager. Some apartments will have separate .. more»
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SERVICED APARTMENTS AND HOTELS

Hotels have traditionally been the first port of call for most companies when doing business in another city. They provide a place for employees to rest and often a city-centre base from which to go out and perform whatever working duties are required. But what are the alternatives? Is there anything that can offer the same comfort and convenience but with a more homely atmosphere? Well, serviced apartments could well provide the solution.When doing regular business trips between major cities, going from hotel room to hotel room can be a draining experience. Aside from the very best and very worst examples, there's an inherent uniformity to the layout, style and atmosphere of almost any hotel. With serviced apartments, every place is unique. There are additional facilities at your disposal, including extra living areas and even kitchens, which all go together to make them a real home away from home.The popularity .. more»
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