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Lost in Translation
By Linda Tancs
Just as marketers research their brand names in foreign markets so as not to offend, so too must tourists be wary of the shirt or purse sporting a phrase or logo in a foreign language. Case in point: Cameron Diaz toted a bag in Machu Picchu emblazoned with Mao Zedong’s “Serve the People” slogan in Chinese. The problem is that Peru suffered an insurgency by the Maoist Shining Path rebels some twenty years ago. Just another reason to research your destination before you travel and pack accordingly.
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Have Laptop Will Travel–Or Will You?
By Linda Tancs
Given our tech dependencies, it may seem like an apocolyptic event to be denied use of a laptop aboard a plane. Thankfully, some earlier restrictions put into place after a massive battery recall have eased. Virgin Atlantic, for example, now allows any laptop to be used with its own battery in any cabin class. Ditto, Qantas. The moral of the story? Be sure to check your airline’s Web site for the latest news or special announcements regarding baggage.
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