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10 Travel Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Life  Airfarewatchblog 10 Travel Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Life Posted by Caroline Morse on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 (Photo: Hand on Mountain Ledge via Shutterstock) From contracting parasites and bedbugs to illegally crossing a border or racking  up exorbitant cellular fees, these 10 travel errors could have serious health or  financial consequences that will haunt you long after your vacation is over. (Photo: End of Border via Shutterstock) Crossing the Wrong Border In some places, it's easy to wander over an unmarked and unguarded border  from one nation to another. While this might not be such a big deal if you're in,  say, the European Union, it can mean big trouble in other parts of the world.  Take the case of three Americans who were imprisoned from 2009 to 2011 for  allegedly crossing into Iran while hiking near the border in Iraqi Kurdistan. The  Iranian government accused the hikers of being spies and sentenced them to eight  years in prison. (One of the hikers was released after 14 months, and the remaining  two were let go after serving about two years and paying more than $465,000  each in bail money.) (Photo: Thinkstock/Digital Vision) Contracting Parasites You can't see them, and you might not know you have them until months or even  years later, but parasites can ruin your health. Microscopic parasites can be contracted  by drinking contaminated water, by eating undercooked meats or improperly washed  fruits and vegetables, or through a bug bite. One SmarterTravel staffer experienced the trauma of a parasite, and his story  gives us chills: "I don't know where I contracted [leishmaniasis]. They think  most likely when I was in Crete, since that timing seemed to fit and that was the  only place I'd been where this disease occurs, although it's still pretty rare there.  If it was Crete, the symptoms didn't appear until almost a year later. I was on and  off sick for about four months until they figured out what it was. Went through lots  of doctor's visits and tests. They were going to remove my spleen for diagnosis but found out what it  was right before that." (Photo: Bedbug via Shutterstock) Getting Bedbugs Contrary to their name, bedbugs can live almost anywhere—including in luggage, on  clothing, or on furniture. All it takes is one bedbug hitchhiking from a fabric airline  seat or hotel bed to infect your entire home. Getting rid of them once you have them  can cost you more than your trip—think thousands of dollars in extermination fees,  furniture replacement, and laundry bills. Be sure to always check your hotel mattress for signs of bedbug infestation, wash  your clothing immediately upon returning home, and consider using hard-sided  luggage to keep bugs out. (Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) Having Your Identity Stolen Opportunities for identity theft are everywhere while traveling. Making a transaction  with an unfamiliar ATM, using a public Wi-Fi connection, or being the victim of a  pickpocketing—these are all ways in which your identity could be stolen. Identity  thieves can open fraudulent accounts in your name and ruin your credit for years  while the matter is straightened out. Use secure Internet connections; consider using an RFID-blocking wallet; and check  your credit card, bank, and credit-report statements carefully and frequently after  traveling. (Photo: Burglar via Shutterstock) Having Your Home Burglarized Being away from home for an extended period of time can make your house a prime  target for burglars. Even something as innocuous as mentioning an upcoming vacation  on Facebook can alert thieves that your house will be empty. Consider the case of  a New Hampshire robbery ring, which used Facebook postings to target victims while  they were out of town. Limit who you tell that you'll be gone (including out-of-office emails, voicemails,  and social media postings) and freeze newspaper and mail deliveries so they don't  pile up when you're gone. (Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) Getting Locked Up Abroad The television show Locked Up Abroad may be entertaining to watch, but it won't  be so much fun if you have to live through it. Make sure you know the local laws  wherever you're going. For example, did you know that in Singapore, officials can  legally submit anyone(including tourists) to a drug test—which means that you could  get in trouble for illegal substances consumed before you even traveled? It gets  worse: Some narcotics offenses carry mandatory death penalties in Singapore. Or,  in the less-obviously-illegal department, a British couple received a one-month  prison sentence for kissing in public in Dubai. Familiarize yourself with local laws before traveling! (Photo: Kidnapped via Shutterstock) Getting Kidnapped Travelers, especially business travelers, can be easy targets for kidnappers looking  for financial or political gain. Last year, an American tourist was kidnapped, robbed,  and raped in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Four kidnappings in Honduras have been reported  to the U.S. embassy in the last two years, and in 2011 the Mexican government  reported a more than 300 percentincrease in kidnappings since 2005. Check the State Department's website for travel alerts and warnings for regions  that you are planning to visit—it will have good information on whether or not kidnapping  is a high risk and which areas should be avoided. (Photo: Drunk Man Passed Out via Shutterstock) Getting Too Drunk Knowing your limits while drinking alcohol is important, especially while traveling.  A drunken slip could mean lifelong consequences. Take the case of Joe Rickey  Hundley, a former executive who lost his job after he got drunk and slapped a  toddler on a plane. Be careful to always watch your surroundings while drinking  as well—the State Department warns of reports out of Thailand of tourists being  robbed after their food or drink was drugged with a sedative. Drink alcohol in moderation while traveling (and remember that being tired,  jet-lagged, or dehydrated can make you feel more drunk than you would under  normal conditions), and never accept a drink from a stranger. (Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) Not Turning Off Cellular Data Don't forget to turn off your cellular data (or set up an international plan) if you are  bringing your phone with you on the road. Consumers have been hit with unexpected  bills for exorbitant amounts (think $10,000) because they used their phones briefly while  abroad or they forgot to turn off cellular data/roaming. Consult our handy guide on using your smartphone abroad to avoid a surprise  savings-ruining bill. (Photo: Open Bottle via Shutterstock) Consuming Counterfeit Products Inadvertently buying a fake handbag in a foreign market may be annoying, but it's  nothing compared to what could happen if you consume a fake product. Multiple tourists have died in Indonesia after drinking methanol (a lethal substance)  that was sold to them as regular alcohol in a money-scamming scheme. Other travelers have experienced dire consequences from taking counterfeit medicines  while abroad. The CDC, for example, warns against buying antimalarial drugs while  abroad; many sold outside the United States are counterfeit and ineffective. Stick to bottled beer in places where counterfeit alcohol is a known problem, and buy  your medications before you go. You Might Also Like: 101 Clever Travel Tips for 2014 8 in-Flight Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Trip 8 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Flying 10 Beach Dangers Everyone Should Watch Out For This article was originally published by SmarterTravel under the title 10 Travel Mistakes That  Will Ruin Your Life. Follow Caroline Morse on Google+ or email him at editor@smartertravel.com.

Bernardo Macias Igual me tiran de a loco desquiciado pero 3 veces de las varias que he ido a Zipolite vi ovnis en el cielo y en el horizonte junto con testigos de varios paises a alguien le a sucedido lo mismo? Magia Zipoliteca jeje Do I just pull a deranged madman but 3 times of the several that I've gone to Zipolite saw UFOs in the sky and the horizon together with witnesses from several countries someone you happened to it? Magic Zipoliteca hehe (Translated by Bing) Unlike · · Share · Yesterday at 12:14am near Mexico City, Mexico

Bernardo Macias

Igual me tiran de a loco desquiciado pero 3 veces de las varias que he ido a Zipolite vi ovnis en el cielo y en el horizonte junto con testigos de varios paises a alguien le a sucedido lo mismo? Magia Zipoliteca jeje

Do I just pull a deranged madman but 3 times of the several that I've gone to Zipolite saw UFOs in the sky and the horizon together with witnesses from several countries someone you happened to it? Magic Zipoliteca hehe (Translated by Bing)

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SUNSET - NAPLEMENTE - PUESTA DEL SOL

SUNSET - NAPLEMENTE - PUESTA DEL SOL 1 hour ago  •  0 views dicika53 SUNSET - NAPLEMENTE - PUESTA DEL SOL ZIPOLITE OAXACA, MEXICO CASA DE DELILA

Xochitl Alderete Arreortua shared Pañales ecologicos ñiñoña's photo. pañales que te ofrecemos!!! diapers we offer! (Translated by Bing)

Xochitl Alderete Arreortua shared Pañales ecologicos ñiñoña'sphoto.

pañales que te ofrecemos!!!

diapers we offer! (Translated by Bing)

My Spanish Notes Una paja por favor

My Spanish Notes

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Una paja por favor Posted: 08 Feb 2014 06:00 AM PST Have you ever need to know how to ask for a straw in Spanish? Surprisingly, knowing how to say straw in Spanish can be more difficult than you might think. I remember when I learned how to ask for a straw.  I considered this a victory and moved on.  Then I discovered there was more than one word for straw.  After that I discovered there were actually quite a few words for straw.  Let's take a look at some of the words for how to say straw in Spanish:  Paja, pajita, caña, sorbete, cañita, pajilla,pitillo and popote.   If you're wondering why there are so many words for straw, it's because they're all regional.  I'm not sure if there is a generally accepted word for straw, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment. Let's revisit that list of translations for straw and I'll tell you what words are used in what country.  At least in general. Catalunya (Spain) - caña Rest of Spain - pajita Argentina - pajita, sorbete Peru- cañita, sorbete Dominican Republic, Cuba - sorbete Puerto Rico - sorbeto El Salvador, Costa Rica - pajilla Mexico - popote Colombia, Venezuela - pitillo This list is not meant to be exhaustive, those are just the words this gringo has heard of.  And the list comes with the additional disclaimer that it's based on my conversations, experience and opinion, so everyone may not agree with my list.   I also want to point out that in certain parts of Spain a caña can also be a beer, so you really need to know your audience. Now it's time to talk about the title of this post. ¿Una paja por favor? A straw please? Something as simple as asking for a paja can end up being a little embarrassing.  Yes, I know what you're thinking, how can asking for a straw be embarrassing? Let me explain. It turns out paja has another not so innocent meaning.  And by not so innocent I mean vulgar.  It's also a way of referring to masturbation in some countries.  I won't go into detail on this blog, but you can read more about that here, on my blog about Swearing in Spanish.   If you're the paranoid type when you ask for a straw using the word paja you can clarify things by asking for a paja para beber.  Or you can simply avoid the word altogether by using pajita instead. Let's get back to the real issue, straws. For those of you who like pictures, here's a nice photo that also serves as a handy reference.  It was created by Veinte Mundos, which is a great (free) podcast site.  You should check it out.   So what can you do to remember the right word at the right time?  My advice is to just learn the words the people you associate with use the most.  Beyond that you'll have to use good old-fashioned body language if you can't find the right word. And that's it.  Now you're equipped with everything you need to know for how to say straw Spanish.  Know any other words for straw or have some words of wisdom?  Leave your comments below! ¡Hasta la próxima!

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Judith Frey . . . Esta Noche 6 wings 60 pesos...

Judith Frey posted in livelula bar (zipolite, oaxaca, mexico) Judith Frey 6:52am Feb 8 Esta Noche 6 wings 60 pesos... traditional hot wings and beer suicide wings and beer agave-habanero wings and margarita teriyaki wings and sake salt and pepper wings and beer caribbean jerky and rum honey- soy wings and martini vegie option carrot and celery with ranch sauce and strawberry-cucumber rumlicios vegan option a bowl of our chile and a shot of mexcal Drinks are optional, especially the Sake and Martini ( no hay ) . Open at 7pmpronto

Xochitl Alderete Arreortua shared Pañales ecologicos ñiñoña's photo. Promoción Promotion (Translated by Bing)

Xochitl Alderete Arreortua shared Pañales ecologicos ñiñoña'sphoto.

Promoción

Promotion (Translated by Bing)

Susan Spíndola shared her photo. Esas nubes. Ese azul esa melancolía ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ These clouds. That blue that melancholy!!! (Translated by Bing)

Susan Spíndola shared her photo.

Esas nubes. Ese azul esa melancolía ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

These clouds. That blue that melancholy!!! (Translated by Bing)

Psychosis - The Moment Of Peace

AuroraX - Epilogus (Earth's Day 2012)

Open Mic Night

San Agustinillo - Oaxaca EatSleepRIDE

San Agustinillo - Oaxaca

EatSleepRIDE 7 hours ago

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Cybel Melodie Hernandez Sire shared Perla Ziga's status. En san agustinillo In san agustinillo (Translated by Bing)

Cybel Melodie Hernandez Sire shared Perla Ziga's status.

En san agustinillo

In san agustinillo (Translated by Bing)

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Jørn Albertus shared his post. Una pequeña selección de fotos tomadas en la playa de Zipolite recientemente. A small selection of photos taken on the beach of the village recently. (Translated by Bing)

Jørn Albertus shared his post.
Una pequeña selección de fotos tomadas en la playa de Zipolite recientemente.
A small selection of photos taken on the beach of the village recently. (Translated by Bing)

Xelba Sound & Blues Friends, Babel Cafe, miercoles, 5 de febrero 2014 9pm

Panorama del Pacifico, Noticias de Huatulco, Noticias de Puerto Escondido, Videos de Huatulco »... panoramadelpacifico.com Noticias y videos de Huatulco. En la costa de Oaxaca. Mexico.

Portal Panoramadelpacifico posted in Zipolite Portal Panoramadelpacifico 5:11pm Feb 3 Panorama del Pacifico, Noticias de Huatulco, Noticias de Puerto Escondido, Videos de Huatulco »... www.panoramadelpacifico.com Noticias y videos de Huatulco. En la costa de Oaxaca. Mexico.

The sport will have strong momentum in Pochutla: RCL

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The mayor gave the green light to start the first Triathlon 2014

Pochutla, Oaxaca -. As shown the interest of the local government about the strong impetus to be given to sport in all its branches, this Sunday was held in the coastal zone the First Triathlon Pochutla 2014, attended by more than 70 competitors from different places.

The Laredo Mayor Raymundo Carmona gave the starting signal, in which event thanked the young sportsmen and women, who enthusiastically joined the initiative pochutleco town hall.

In his message, called on those present to continue to prioritize a sporting activity, as this will results in healthier and less prone to disease, particularly cardiovascular disease, so frequent people today, he said.

Pledged that during his three years in office and from any political space, will support all activities for the benefit of children, the youth and all pochutleca Oaxacan Coast.

The First Triathlon took as its starting point the fishing community of Puerto Angel, in the presence of various clubs of high performance athletes, including the Universidad del Mar, Puerto Escondido, Huatulco and Oaxaca.

The fair was organized by the council and coordinated by Rita and Juan Manuel Quintas Herminia Garcia Mijangos, and highly satisfactory results were obtained with the large number of people who participated and attended to support their athletes.

Note that in this first triathlon More than 70 competitors, who stood out for their teamwork and decision during their performance in the different categories, men's elite category and female youth.

The goal, in which the architect Carmona Laredo was careful to receive and congratulate the participants, was located at the entrance to the Plaza of the Constitution, known as "Las Golondrinas", which also participated attentively, paramedics and medical distributed in each of the paths, the marching band of the private school, councilors and council staff.

Once finished the spring triathlon event, we proceeded to the awards in the main square where the mayor pochutleco, event organizers and council congratulated and made awards to the participating teams.

At the same time, Carmona Laredo advantage to encourage the young people and children to be actively involved in sports, it is a way to create a healthy, creative, and above all united society.

The winners of the first places, and I took the free category young Oaxacan Jorge Armando Garcia, a time of one hour three minutes at youth level, Rodrigo Dominguez, with one hour 16 minutes, and in the women's category, Lorena González Aragón with a total time of one hour 38 minutes.

Note that similarly to the first, second and third places were awarded with a financial reward in addition to their medals.

Later was launched with the weigh box of participants, it will be in charge of the State Boxing Association, Parra Elmer Miranda, who in his speech thanked the President for giving space to run these sports in Pochutla it was also the only one of the 570 municipalities worried about holding the event.

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Samantha MisKappa posted in Zipolite, punto de encuentro.

Samantha MisKappa posted in Zipolite, punto de encuentro. Samantha MisKappa 6:24pm Feb 3 La puesta hoy

10h30 Départ de Pochutla

Suduaya - A Message From Earth (Chillout Mix)

Published on Feb 2, 2014

No Copyright intended, for promotional use only! If any upload shall be deleted, please contact me and it will be taken off straight away! Tracklist: Above & Beyond - Small Moments
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State Azure - So long, Eternity
Mikrokosmos feat. Djane Gaby - Unseen Dimension
Kliment - Forest Of wishes
Tarac - Wider Horizons
AstroPilot - The Last Night of Svarog
The Red Eyes - Arms over Jordan (Deep Fried Dub Vinyl Mix)
Temple Step Project & Kyrstyn Pixton - I Alone (Lubdub Remix)
Bandulu Dub - East of Antares (feat. Krusseldorf)
Sundial Aeon - Lunatic Visions
Banco De Gaïa - For Such a Time (System 7 Remix)
Djuma Soundsystem - Les Djinns (Trentemoller Remix)... Download: http://www.xstreamist.com/download.ph... Suduaya is a French producer and guitarist. In 2011, he released his first track on the Klopfgeister's compilation "Stand up against gravity" (Iono Music). His album " Dreaming Sun"(Altar Records) came out in september 2011.
Always on the road, he played at the S.U.N. Festival (Hungary), Summer Never Ends (SWITZERLAND), Spirit Base (Austria), Spiritual Healing (Germany), Transition Festival (Spain), Forest Star Festival (Sweden), The Experience Festival (Thailand), EarthDance (Hungary), &...
"Unity" is the name of his new album (Altar Records) released on September 15th 2013. The album grows from emotionnal ambient to groovy downbeat, with melodies and psychedelic sounds. Beautiful collaborations with the singer Irina Mikhailova and the singer Christian Amin Varkony, as well with the ambient producer By the Rain, and remixes for Zero Cult, Cabeiri and Green Beats...http://soundcloud.com/suduayahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://www.facebook.com/suduayalivehttp://soundcloud.com/dreaming-sunhttp://official.fm/suduayamusic http://suduaya.bandcamp.com/ For bookings: suduaya@hotmail.fr

Jose Ars posted in Zipolite

Jose Ars posted in Zipolite

Jose Ars