http://www.mobal.com/blog Free Travel Tips From Mobal Members Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:35:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ...or if it's not really a risk to you at all. So, in all probability swine flu is going to remembered by history as one of the following three things: The end for us all, with the possible exception of the creation of new, immune super-human overlords... Just another media-hyped flash in the ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/discover-if-youre-at-risk-from-swine-flu/ There are so many different travel guide books on offer it can be hard to know which are best... ...Do you have a favorite travel guide book publisher? One who you know you can trust to give you the best and most accurate information to a place. Share with us which publisher they ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/who-produces-the-best-travel-guide-books/ 1. Don’t always believe the airline’s website when it comes to using miles After I was unable to find any mile-saver awards seats online for a wide selection of days and routes, I called the airline.  An agent told me that the airline’s website can’t book seats for their partner ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/julys-must-know-travel-tips/ Not sure what to have for your dinner tonight? Take some inspiration from your fellow Mobal Members as they share some of their most memorable meals from their travels around the world. Not sure you'll find some of the ingredients at your local grocery store though... 1. Sautéed bull testicles in France "Sautéed ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/35-amazing-meals/ If there's one thing that the media love, it's an epidemic that's going to bring an end to the human race as we know it. But has their doom-mongering got to you yet? Do you fear swine flu, or do you think the media has blown something out of all proportions again? ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/is-swine-flu-a-real-danger-or-just-another-over-hyped-media-circus/ 1. Why you should save your airline socks My husband and I keep the stretchy slipper-socks some airlines provide.  (We’ve gotten them on Virgin airlines economy class and on almost all airlines in business class.) They’re great to use when packing shoes: Just slip each shoe into a sock and you’ll ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/junes-must-know-travel-tips/ When we travel, food often plays an important part in the experience, and a great meal can be one of the best memories. For me it's back to Brazil and an all-you-can-eat meat restaurant in Rio side street -- just course after course of every cut of meat imaginable (sorry veggies, ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/whats-the-most-amazing-meal-youve-eaten-while-traveling/ If you're paying lots of your hard-earned money to go on the trip of life-time, then you want to be sure you won't be disappointed. Here are 54 destinations your fellow Mobal Members found lived up to the hype and blew their minds... Destinations in Africa 1. Okovango Delta game preserve, Botswana Paul Voorhees 2. ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/54-tourist-destinations-that-live-up-to-the-hype/ 1. Pack separately for different parts of your trip When I travel for business, I usually tack on a few extra days to do something active like hike in a nearby national park.  I find that by taking two small suitcases instead of a single large one, I stay better organized ... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/mays-5-must-know-travel-tips-2/ Which tourist site have you visited that really lived up to the hype and blew your mind with how amazing or beautiful it was? For me it has to be the Iguassu Falls on the Brazil/Argentine border. Truly stunning. Leave your suggestions in the comments box below... http://www.mobal.com/blog/uncategorized/what-is-the-most-spectacular-tourist-site-youve-visited/