In places all over the world, from the pottery stalls of Oaxaca to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, bargaining is a time-honored tradition. Though the specifics may vary, with some shopkeepers conducting their negotiations calmly over tea, and others shouting prices wildly from doorways, the founding principles are the same the world over. Negotiations in […]
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SkyMall Solves Christmas: 7 Gifts No One Can Resist
Still not sure what to get for that person in your life that has everything? The holidays are fast-approaching, but fear not. After several hours on an international flight with nothing but a few bags of peanuts and SkyMall’s holiday edition to occupy my time, I have compiled a list of the items least likely […]
Carry a Doorstop, and Other Safety Tips for Travelers
Traveling, even when strictly for pleasure, can be a risky business. Who among us, after all, did not learn a lesson or two from Liam Neeson’s spell-binding performance in the 2008 documentary Taken regarding the risks of handsome strangers with foreign accents and dishonorable intentions? It’s critical to strike a balance between enjoying yourself in […]