Hotels can be very expensive, especially if you eat out of their fridge.

Here’s 5 worst hotel scams you need to watch out for and protect yourself against spending unnecessary dollars.

Since it was first introduced to hotels in 1974, the mini-bar has been confusing and tempting tourists from all corners of the world. So when all the amenities are closed and it’s well past midnight, you might be tempted to go for the mini-bar. Think twice before doing unless you want to pay 5$ for a bottle of water or 8$ for a soda. Unless you want to make the hotel a tad richer, simply say no. Go to the grocery store, pick up some water and soda and use the mini-fridge to store them.

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Here’s a neat little mobile phone application that can give you common phrases in 22 languages for your next international travels.

lingopal is a very simple, multi-language phrase book that works on your mobile phone. It’s great to live in a multi-cultural world but it can be frustrating when you don’t speak the language. lingopal puts 22 languages on your mobile phone so they are always at your fingertips and the right phrase can be on the tip of your tongue. It’s your secret weapon for being that smooth jet-setter you’ve always wanted to be.

Here’s some great tips on things to do before traveling to Africa.

Few destinations in the world strike fear in the hearts and minds of concerned parents quite like Africa. (Don’t worry Mom - I’m staying safe, wearing clean underwear and not talking to strangers!)

But, the continent is arguably one of the best places on the planet for adventure travelers, especially if you’re easily jaded by the commercialization of the global tourist trail. After all, Africa certainly isn’t for wet behind the ears beginners, but it needn’t be the sole reserve of leather-skinned veterans.

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Traveling to New York?  Here’s a great travel guide for any of you first timers.

New York City is densely populated city in US. As per the charts of 2007 it has been ranked 5th with the population of 18.7 million after Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Seoul. It covers USA’s largest metro area. Immigrants from more than 180 countries dwell here thus making it one of the largest
cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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One of the tourists and local favorites in Bangkok is the Pratunam market.  Make sure to check it out and try out all the great food and shopping there.

In the heart of the city, the market is easily accessible from Ratchaprarop Road, close to Indra Regent Hotel. Walk along the road until you spot a dusty ‘Pratunam Market’ sign. Step into any of the small lanes and you are in the middle of a clothes-maze. Lanes bisect each other at random, and all look the same with clothes hanging from every available space. If you become disoriented, don’t worry; continue walking and eventually you will walk out of the market. Tiny stalls and even tinier shops are crushed together on both sides displaying everything from T-shirts to formal evening wear, from beach wear to winter jackets, children’s clothes and even bizarre outfits.

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Pratunam Market on Wikipedia

Phi Phi Island is probably one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. Next time you head out to Thailand, make sure to pay a visit here, you won’t regret it.

Here’s link to some great pictures at Phi Phi Island.