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How To: Affix a photo to a passport application
Summer is almost here and you’re looking forward to that exotic vacation but you are going to need a passport and photos to go in it. There are a few simple ways to get a photo for your application. Find the method that is best for you and get traveling.

How To: Calculate the Cost of Driving
With gas prices soaring in the US and around the globe, the cost to drive to a vacation destination is becoming a much larger expense item in the overall travel budget. Although it's easy to see that gas prices have risen dramatically in the past several months, it's not nearly as easy to figured out how it will impact that upcoming car trip, so here are the items you need to take into consideration to calculate how much it will cost to drive to a destination.

How To: Protect Your Luggage from Careless Baggage Handlers
Reddit user craigyboy2601 knows a thing or two about airline baggage handlers. After all, he is one. So, when he offers some tips on how to protect your luggage from loss or damage, you should probably pay attention! Here are the highlights from his post.

How To: Stay safe in a big city
Before you get started exploring a big new city or even just getting reacquainted with the one you live in now, make sure you aren’t putting yourself in any unnecessary danger. Memorize good traveler habits that will keep thieves and scam artist off your back.

How To: Get a Canadian citizenship card
The citizenship card is a document that naturalized Canadian citizens use to prove that they are Canadian citizens. This card is needed to get certain documents such as a Canadian passport. It never expires but it can be updated to include a new picture or name change. Citizens born in Canada do not use the card, they use their birth certificate to prove citizenship. Naturalized citizens can apply for this card and so can people with parents of Canadian descent. People who have previously had...

How To: Enjoy (Cansei de Ser Sexy's) São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil, one of the largest cities in the world with 18 million inhabitants, is known as much for its traffic and pollution as for its culture and music. Equally dense and sprawling, São Paulo can be daunting for first time visitors. Follow Luiza Sá, the guitarist of São Paulo electro-pop stars CSS, or Cansei de Ser Sexy, as she takes us on a tour of the group's hometown in this video. Learn the foodie hotspots, the places with the best caipirinhas, and the unmarked, uber-hip boutiq...

How To: Make a car hammock
Sleeping the car can be a pain, but sometimes it's necessary. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to make your own car hammock with a king sized sheet and some rope.

How To: Pack for Vacation - Tips & Tricks for Packing a Suitcase
This video is all about how to pack for vacation with in a small suitcase. This video helps to pack more things in less space.

How To: Sleep on Long Flights Like a Pro with These 13 Must-Know Tips
There's absolutely nothing comfortable about flying, unless you happen to be tiny enough to fit into the limited space offered on airplanes, or wealthy enough to afford a first-class ticket. And if you're about to embark on a long flight, catching a few Zs can feel like an impossible task. But it's definitely not impossible to get some quality sleep for a few hours, you just need to know how to use that limited space to your advantage.

How To: Enjoy Barcelona with Parents (& Soccer Fans)
This video is about Barcelona and gives you tips on where to bring your parents on a trip to Barcelona. It gives an overview to Camp Nou if you are a soccer/football fan.

How To: Enjoy Turkey's World Heritage (& How to Bargain for Goods)
This video is about Turkey and gives you tips on how to bargain Pamukkale / Hierapolis is considered one of the oldest thermal cities in the world. The thermal waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site have been enhancing the health and beauty of its visitors for centuries.

How To: Enjoy Paris Like a Parisian
Video: . This video gives you a glimpse on what Parisians like to do and go during their free time.

How To: ENJOY BARCELONA - TOP MUST-SEE
This video gives advices on best things to do in Barcelona

How To: Visit Siem Reap in Only 2 Days
¤¤ TRAVEL TIPS TO VISIT SIEM REAP ANGKOR WAT (CAMBODIA) IN ONLY 2 DAYS¤¤ How to visit and what to see in a short time in this popular resort town as the gateway to Angkor Temples, cultural villages and authentic old markets.

How To: Visit Kuala Lumpur in Only 2 Days
¤¤ TIPS TO VISIT KUALA LUMPUR (KL) IN 2 DAYS ¤¤ How to visit and what to see when you have a very limited time to visit this city of contrast, equally rich in heritage and urban excitement.

How To: Travel Around North Vietnam in Only 2 Days
¤¤ TRAVEL TIPS TO HALONG BAY & HANOI IN ONLY 2 DAYS ¤¤ How to travel around North Vietnam and what to see if you have a very limited time to visit both the citadel of many dynasties and one of the seven wonder of the world.

How To: Travel in Bali in 2 Days
¤¤ TIPS to VISIT BALI in ONLY 2 DAYS HD ¤¤ How to go around Bali when you have a very limited time to visit this enchanted and spiritual place where you can't help but fall in love with the ancient culture amazing food awe-inspiring temples and smiling.

How To: Find the Cheapest Last-Minute Flights Home for the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means everyone will be scrambling over the next couple of weeks to find the cheapest options for flights to wherever home is. There are so many sites to buy them from that it can be hard to know where to start, so we've compiled some tips and tricks for making the process as painless as possible, whether you're flying home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever.

How To: Avoid Insane Airline Baggage Fees by Packing Your Luggage Like a Pro Traveler
The airline is not your friend. It will do anything it can to gouge your dignity, time, and most of all, money. One of the biggest scams to get a few extra bucks out of you are those dreaded baggage fees. If the lines, security, "random" screenings, and unwanted fondling aren't bad enough, you have to pay them to check your bags (which, most of the time, is done poorly). Flying truly is the most inconvenient way to travel.

How To: Protect Your Luggage by Flying with a Gun (Legally)
Did you know you can help protect yourself when traveling with a gun? No, not like that; and not in any way that's going to land you in prison. Simply by packing a gun, you can ensure that not only will your luggage be safer, but that the airline will make certain that it reaches its destination. Photo by Alamy

How To: Find Cheap Airfare
How to Find Cheap Airfare In a world with a troubled economy and where travel costs climb daily, getting the cheapest ticket for your flight home can be a scary task. Before you buy, check out this guide to help you find the best deal.

How To: Quickly and efficiently pack a suitcase in a hurry
So you don't have a lot of time to pack your suitcase or overnight bag, or you've decided to take a spontaneous vacation. And you want to make sure that you don't forget anything you need. Here is how you can quickly and efficiently pack a suitcase!

How To: Stay Healthy, Safe and Secure Traveling on a Cruise Ship
Health, safety and security are three main issues which determine if your cruise is a successful vacation.

How To: Decorate your hotel room for the holidays
Traveling for Christmas? You don't have to forego holiday decorations just because you're celebrating from a hotel room! This tutorial shows you a few tips, like window decals and tabletop Christmas trees, that you can use to maintain the festive spirit while traveling.

How To: Pack TSA approved beauty products for your trip
Security is tighter than ever in U.S. airports. From the recent instigation of the hotly debated full-body scans and pat-downs to the TSA limiting every ounce of body lotion you bring, it's hard to make it through the security gates without some major airport hate.

How To: Say "NO" to TSA full body scanners at airports for National Opt-Out Day
Today is the day before Thanksgiving. It's also the BIGGEST travel day in North America. Everyone is taking flights home to their family and friends for a nice Thanksgiving dinner. But this holiday will be one to remember thanks to the TSA.

How To: Survive TSA security screenings at airports with these security tips
With the new screening protocols and their full body x-ray scanners, the TSA is taking constant criticism from unhappy travelers. Between the nude images the scanner produces and the awkward pat downs, air travel will never be the same. That's why it's important to make sure you're prepared for your flight and the TSA security checkpoints.

How To: Destress and relax by taking a lake house vacation
Water therapy has been used for thousands of years to help destress and relax. And with all the distractions that we have these days, there's no better time to get away from it all and take a visit to the lake.

How To: Snag a good viewing spot at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Are you lucky enough to be attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City? If so, then you have to make major preparations before you actually head off to the parade route.

How To: Save money when traveling by booking a cheap flight
Looking for some advice on how to book a flight on the cheap? Let this video be your guide. Finding cheap airfare can be easy! So easy, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview in about two minutes' time. For all of the details, and to get started saving money on airline tickets yourself, watch this video guide.

How To: Keep Fit While On Vacation
It’s that time of the year when everyone feels like taking a long vacation from the hustles of life and bend most of the rules. This is especially with regards to eating habits. Most people tend to forget the importance of eating a healthy diet. However, there are the few of us who still want to keep fit even while on vacation. These are the few fitness fanatics.

How To: Wash yourself in a Japanese bath (ofuro)
Many traditional Japanese homes lack the Western shower we know and love and favor instead the traditional Japanese bath called an ofuro. Like many activities in Japan there is a culturally tied correct process for using an ofuro, and this video will teach it to you so you can be clean and comfortable on your next trip to Japan.

How To: Prevent blood clots when you take an airplane flight
If you frequently take flights of four hours or longer, you may be at the risk of developing blood clots. Here are a few tips, such as knee or ankle exercises, or walking around the plane, which can prevent the development of blood clots.

How To: Catch a bus in New York City
Even though the subway is the most famous public transportation method in New York City, the metro area also hosts an extensive bus system aboveground. This short video tells you everything you need to know to get around New York City on the bus.

How To: Ride on a subway in New York City
Are you taking your first trip to New York City? Intimidated because you're unfamiliar with how the subway system works? This video explains how to find a subway station, plan you route and get a metro card so you can find your way around Manhattan.

HowTo: Pack Everything You Own Into One Backpack
Okay, so this is possibly an ad for REI. Regardless, there's something to learn here! This well traveled dude uses the "clown car" style of packing to cram tons of clothing into a regular sized day pack. Tons of clothing.

How To: Bring your Cuban spouse to Canada
In this video, we learn how to bring your Cuban spouse to Canada. First, you need to have the correct documents which prove your identity and marriage status. You will also need marriage certificates from previous marriages stating that they are dissolved. After this, you will need to have them notarized, then travel to Cuba to obtain new documents for you and your future spouse. The authorities will direct you to the appropriate offices, then you will need to pay the fee for filing these pap...

How To: Get visas to Brazil for Canadian citizens
In this video, we learn how Canadian citizens can get visas to Brazil. You must obtain an entry Visa before you can travel into Brazil. Without this, you will be denied entry at the Brazilian border. To get this, you need to have the correct forms and information filled out and submitted to receive your visa. There are different types of visas you need, make sure you choose the one that is correct for you. After this, you will need to figure out how long the processing time is and what the fe...

How To: Travel bed bug free
In this video, Jeff gives some tips to frequent travelers on how to avoid bringing bed bugs home with them. First, you should begin with inspections of a hotel room, making sure to bring a flashlight and looking carefully in the bed for any bugs. After a stay at a hotel, you should always check yourself for bed bugs before going home. This includes methods such as placing your suitcases in bags in order to avoid infesting your car and emptying your clothes from your luggage outside your home ...

How To: Bring your Filipino spouse to Canada
In this video, we learn how to bring your Filipino spouse to Canada. There is a legal process that must be followed so your marriage will be deemed legal in Canada. First, you will need to gather all of your documents, which include: marriage certificate, birth certificate, and more. Then, you must get the documents authenticated by taking them to the proper place in the Philippines. You must also pay the fees to get these turn in and finished, then you must obtain more documents that are req...