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What is Schengen Visa?

If you plan to travel to European countries that implement Schengen agreement, a Schengen Visa simplifies your travel between those countries.

With Schengen Visa you can travel between Schengen coutries like travelling inter-state in USA. So all internal air, road and train travel are handled as domestic trips between those countries.

What is Schengen?

If you are curious about what Schengen is, Schengen is a wine-growing village in south-eastern Luxembourg near the point where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg meet together.

Which Countries Can I Travel With Schengen Visa?

At present, there are 15 Schengen countries in Europe. The 15 Schengen countries are;

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Denmark
4. Finland
5. France
6. Germany
7. Iceland
8. Italy
9. Greece
10. Luxembourg
11. Netherlands
12. Norway
13. Portugal
14. Spain and
15. Sweden.

All these countries except Norway and Iceland are European Union members.

What are the Benefits Of Schengen Visa?

Before Schengen people from some countries were required to have separate visas for every country in Europe they wished to visit. A vast network of border posts existed around the continent which disrupted traffic and trade, causing delays and
costs to both businesses and visitors.

With the Schengen Agreement, border posts have been closed between participating countries. Road traffic is no longer delayed; road, rail and air passengers no longer have their identity checked when crossing borders.

How to Apply for Schengen Visa?

People from Non-EU(European Union), Non-EEA(European Economic Area) countries who wish to visit Europe as tourists, and who require a visa to enter the Schengen area, are simply required to get a common Schengen Visa from the Embassy/Consulate of the Schengen country they intend to visit first.

After this, they may visit any or all of the Schengen countries as tourists or for business without hindrance. They are not required to get separate visas for all the (Schengen) European countries they wish to visit.

Important Information.

Eventhough you can travel with one visa between Schengen countries, it is always safe to carry your passport and any other
identification with you.

Some countries like Sweden and Finland still maintain customs control at their borders. Non-EU members Norway and Iceland are not a part of the EU customs union and therefore enforce the same level of custom control towards any traveller regardless of whether they come from within the Schengen area or not.

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There are many things to keep in mind when traveling, whether you are a budget traveler or not. You obviously want to keep what money you have for your trip rather than lose it or have it stolen. You also want to keep yourself and traveling companions safe from harm. Here are some tips to follow to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable in a foreign country.

1. Have a valid passport and all visas required for your trip. Make two copies of your passport. Keep one in a separate part of your travel luggage and the other leave with someone at home.
2. Be aware of any travel warnings for the country you are visiting. Find out about security and safety conditions in your destination.
3. Secure travel insurance!
4. Ensure you have been vaccinated against any infectious diseases prominent in the area you will be traveling to.
5. To make sure you can be contacted in case of an emergency, make a copy of your itinerary and leave it with someone at home.
6. Travel light and dont pack valuables that you wouldnt want to lose. Leave your jewelry at home but take an extra pair of glasses if you cant live without them.
7. Remember you are a foreigner when you travel. You are a guest in their country and therefore should abide by their laws, and to a certain extent, their customs. For example, if you are a female traveling in an Islamic state, be considerate of your dress.
8. Try not to bring too much attention to yourself when traveling. Dont go out looking like a tourist with a flashy camera and expensive clothes. Try to blend into the scenery.
9. Travel in a group where possible and in well known areas. There will be times you want to get off the tourist track, so make sure you always have a traveling companion with you.
10. Only carry small amounts of cash on you. Your credit card and travelers checks will pay for most things.
11. Watch out for pickpockets! Wear a money belt and keep your purse/wallet in the front of your body. Report any loss or theft immediately to the local authorities.
12. Dont leave your luggage unattended. Apart from having it stolen or items from it taken, you could also become an unsuspecting drug courier.
13. If traveling with a partner, pack half your clothes in their luggage and vice versa. This way if one of you loses your luggage, you will still have some clothes.
14. Lock your luggage and label everything.
15. Lock your hotel room. Keep money and valuables with you, not left unattended in your room.
16. When using public transport be aware of possible theft. If you are traveling overnight, secure your luggage and sleep on top of it if possible. It is not uncommon for tourists to be drugged while on trains and buses so dont accept gifts of food or drink from strangers on public transport.

If at any time you feel unsafe, whether it is on the streets or in your accommodation, get out. Follow your instincts. Stay safe when you travel by being aware of the dangers and obeying the laws of the country you are visiting.

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Scare of flying? There are plenty of precautions that you can take to help put your mind at ease. Find out as much information as you can about your destination before you travel and while you’re on your trip – and consider these suggestions for safer travel to put your mind at ease: 1. Check travel warnings – monitor travel advice and bulletins for the most recent updates on travel warnings abroad. The Australian Government’s travel advisory and consular information service, smartraveller.gov.au, gives the latest information for Australian travellers on a country by country basis. For example, those with cheap flights to India can keep an eye on the latest alerts and monitor updates for that destination. 2. Register online – The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) also recommends that Australian travellers register on their website before they travel. This will assist the department with getting in touch with you or your family in the event of an emergency. It’s also advisable to find out contact information for the local consulate or embassy while overseas. 3. Do research – learn about the local rules and customs before you travel abroad. You’ll find it makes it easier to get around and will help you to communicate with the locals – and you can avoid any embarrassing or complicated brushes with local law enforcement.4. Get travel insurance – travel insurance can help put your mind at ease about many of the concerns that come with travelling overseas, including incurred medical expenses, lost luggage and any necessary emergency arrangements that need to be made for a return journey home. 5. Watch the news – keep an eye on Australian news and media reports before and during your travels. Having flexible arrangements will let you make any last minute adjustments to your itinerary if needed. Travel statistics- The number of Australians travelling to Fiji is up 43% from 2009 in the first five months, despite the local government’s recent expulsion of Australia’s acting high commissioner. And even with violent protests in Bangkok earlier this year, visitor numbers to Thailand remained steady.- DFAT warns travellers to Canada and the US that terrorism is still very much a concern in the area, with the US Department of Homeland Security recently raising the risk level to “orange” on all international and domestic flights – but that hasn’t stopped bargain hunters from taking advantage of cheap flights to Canada and the States. – Meanwhile, the Global Peace Index ranks New Zealand as the safest country in the world – Australia comes in at number 19. Looking for Cheap flights? Head to Australia’s leading resource for booking cheap airfares to top holiday destinations.

An RV travel trailer, or caravan, is a small trailer in which people can live and travel simultaneously. RV travel trailers as well as other types of camping accommodations have had a long and varied history. In the USA, this history can be traced back to the early days in the 1920s when people of the time called these travelers Tin Can Tourists”. As time progressed, trailers became more livable and earned a new name in the 1930s and 1940s House Trailer”. In the 1950s and 1960s, the industry seemed to split, creating the two distinctly different entities that we see today, that of the recreational vehicle (RV) industry and Mobile home industry. Today, travel trailers are classified as a type of RV along with motor homes, teardrop trailers, and truck campers.

Various Sizes for Your Various Needs
Smaller RV travel trailers and pop-ups are still made with touring in mind. These generally are less than 18′ long and contain simple amenities. They are lightweight and quick to set up or prepare for travel. Most weigh less than 3000 lbs or about 1300 Kg and can be towed with a large car or small truck. Mid-range travel trailers are 18′- 25′, can weigh 5000 lbs or more, and are generally towed with compact V-8 powered pick up trucks and SUVs. They have most of the amenities of the larger travel trailers but have sleeping accommodation for fewer people.

Larger RV travel trailers are made keeping in mind the seasonal or full-time users. These generally range from 25′-40′ long and contain all the luxurious comforts. They require a large tow vehicle, either large trucks or SUVs; these can weigh up to 12000 pounds or more. Multiple TVs and Air Conditioners are common features found on these RV travel trailers. Slide-out rooms and screen porches add value to larger RV travel trailers. Fleetwood RV manufactures a high end line of full size RVs and trailers.

Innovative RV Travel Trailers
With time, RV Travel Trailers have witnessed many innovations. One such innovation in RV Travel Trailer is the “Toy Box.” Half living area and half garage, you can roll down all the toys to the countryside. A folding rear ramp gives access for Motorcycles, ATVs, Personal Watercraft, even racecars, to the back half. A built-in generator provides power for A/C, TV, and microwave. Another innovation is the hybrid travel trailer that combines the features of a pop-up trailer and a hard-sided trailer.

Amenities Galore in RV Travel Trailers
A typical mid-range, modern RV Travel Trailer will contain the features such as, Gas/Electric powered refrigerator, Gas/Electric powered stove, oven and grill and Gas/Electric powered water heater. It contains one or more beds, some of which double-up for daytime seating. Electricity is usually supplied by battery or external hookups. Some even come equipped with RV Solar Systems . Toilet comes with removable disposal tank and flush-water tank. Shower is for your bathing needs. Radio, CD players, TV aerial/satellite dish etc for entertainment. Air conditioning, clothes washer and dryer, Microwave etc, are additional attraction on a RV Travel Trailer.

Article By Michelle O’Connor California RV Parks

Bilingual people have the best of two worlds – they can readily converse on both sides of the frontier and never miss a beat in the exchange of ideas and plans. You can be bilingual too by taking online lessons with Rocket Spanish. Learning a language online has several advantages over other methods. With a computer connected to the internet, you can access your Spanish lessons anytime you wish and anywhere you are, whether at home or in a beach somewhere in Spain or in Mexico.Learning a second language may sound hard for some adult people, and perhaps it is. It takes a different mind set to absorb new ideas and associate them with words that you haven’t heard of before. But there are tricks that can help you learn a new language and it can be fun.There are so many reasons why people would want to learn Spanish now. They may have to travel to Latin America or to Spain for business or for a vacation. Or they may be married to a Spanish speaking partner. Learning some important words is necessary before traveling or getting married in order to know where they are going and what they can order in a restaurant. Being fluent in both English and Spanish can also help land them a better job and higher salary as well.You don’t really have to have a compelling reason to learn the language but with Rocket Spanish, you will not only want to learn but also immerse yourself in a culture that can be so unlike your own yet share a lot in common. The founders have made it sure that learning Spanish is backed up by easy to use language tools to facilitate your learning and practicing what you have learned.The Spanish language is a huge fountain source of great literature and not being able to read in the original Spanish language prevents you from enjoying some of the best authors in the world. You can read Spanish books and visit Spanish websites, thus widening your knowledge base with new information.Rocket Spanish is all about giving you not only lessons in grammar and vocabulary but also lessons in the culture and way of life of a very colorful nation. You will learn Spanish by understanding the words and the meanings behind each word and not just by rote memory. And with enough practice and diligent study, your speech in Spanish will one day soon be described as spoken “como una persona nativa” – like a native speaker.

People should not do quite a number of things, including reviewing their own work. Well, I suppose thats another resolution I have just broken, because here is Philip Spiress review of Voyagers by Philip Spires.

Voyagers is a set of short stories loosely based on the experience of travel. They all portray a srong sense of place alongside characters that find themselves in unfamiliar settings. Several of the stories have grown out of personal experience, or sometimes events I witnessed along the way. I have traveled a little over the years and it has always seemed to me that when a voyager ventures beyond the habitual comfort zone, then the potential for surprise and challenge increase, thus presenting opportunities to learn. And that learning, as often as not, is about oneself.

Voyagers begins with Discoverers, a novella. Mr Tony has worked several contracts as an expatriate biology teacher in Brunei. We meet him as he sets off with yet another group of students on a field visit into the rain forest. These are jungles he knows well and loves. They are, however, under threat, and are being burned by people trying to establish building rights. Mr Tony has a campaign against these illegal practices and his efforts are about to uncover publishable truth. He learns over a long weekend, however, that people of power have their own schemes to stop his work.

Assessors is a grovelling email written by a professional of the future who has seen his status redefined. The story was inspired by an interview with the physicist Michio Kaku. On a morning when London Heathrows new terminal could not match passengers with their luggage, he confidently claimed on BBC Radio that the near future would confirm our ability to tele-transport entire molecules in real time.

Initiates is also set in Brunei. Aussies Ted and Sylvia have been invited to a Malay wedding. Ted works alongside the bride most days and knows her well, well enough of course to be invited to this normally wholly local event. Despite easy-going friendship and apparent shared experience, however, there is one part of the days custom that reminds both Ted and Sylvie that they remain mere guests in this place.

I know that the principal characters of Protesters did in fact meet. One, a president of a Central American republic outlawed by the West was to address a solidarity group meeting in Westminster Central Hall. An aged writer and a very famous one as well is also present. His personal history suggests a pointed conversation between the two men, a conversation that forms the story. I put them together for a few minutes before they emerge to deliver their speeches.

Predators is set in Nya Trang on Vietnams beautiful coast. A holidaying couple find themselves witness to predatory acts along the hotel corridor. Candid observation of the society and their surroundings suggest that such exploitation might not be too rare. A few decades later, the memory comes home.

Seers is set in pre-war Yugoslavia. A group of Australian travellers are caravanning across Europe. In a Dubrovnik caf they meet a bar-fly who likes to brag about the quality of his contacts. There may be truth in some of his words. He may even be the arms dealer he claims to be. Who knows?

Strangers is the shortest of the stories. Set in Englands north Devon, a couple on a long weekend seek rest and recuperation in an idyllic coastal village. They idyll soon fades to a reality as they learn more of local lives.

Victims is a set of emails. An aid worker finds herself caught up in the complications of struggle in Sri Lanka. She seeks advice on how to deal with the unique position she occupies by virtue of the information she has learned. Who does she think she is talking to? Whose interests will prevail? And is she, herself, now in danger?

Wonderers follows a retired Englishman who is trying to pay his personal homage to wonders of the ancient world. These dependable, classical, trustworthy images of unquestionable greatness and significance offer him confirmation of the psychological stability and order he craves. His means of accessing them, alongside the contrasting and challenging experience of visiting them offer up difficult questions, however. He finds an answer that surprises him.

Worshippers is set in Florence. A recent art school graduate finds her life at a crossroads. Her secular upbringing has created a near-religious commitment to art. But her own identity and self-obsession often appears at the centre of her universe. She meets a resting actor, a man whose pragmatism seems at first to be attractive. But he is troubled by something, an emotional response she resolves to uncover. They do seem to share a passion for art until, that is, aesthetics get in the way.

Voyagers thus examines how a travellers identity might be simultaneously questioned and confirmed by the surprising moments that arise when we are beyond our own context. The voyagers themselves sometimes emerge both richer and wiser, but sometimes their limitations are merely confirmed. Voyagers is available both as a paperback and an ebook, including a Kindle edition.

Paris Travel Three Overlooked Money Saving Tips for Travel to Paris, France

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Travel by the metro, not by cab. At restaurants, order from the fixed price menu. Visit museums on the first Sunday of the month when admissions are free. These are a few common money saving travel tips that you’ll find in popular Paris Guidebooks. You can save a few euros here and there by following these tips. But, one of the most overlooked ways to save serious cash when you visit Paris, France is not dependent on what you spend your money on, but how you pay for it.

Follow our three tips below to save large sums of cash. These tips aren’t glamorous, but if followed, they do result is significant savings.

1. Don’t Purchase Euros Before Arriving in Paris – Don’t go to your bank and procure euros before arriving in Paris. Save 8-9% over what you’ll pay an American bank for the privilege of traveling with a few euros in your pocket by using the ATMs that are everywhere in French airports and train stations. You’ll get a good exchange rate, and pay the same ATM fee that you do at home.

Instead, bring some US money for emergencies, and if need be, use a currency exchange outlet that you’ll find on the street in tourist areas. Even, the money changers will offer you a better deal than a US bank.

And, forget about Euro denominated Traveler’s Checks. They are rarely accepted at hotels or shops. And, the fees are outrageous.

2. Use a Credit Card for All Purchases – First, use a credit card for the majority of your purchases. Virtually every caf, restaurant and store accepts plastic. And, you will receive the best exchange rate possible. Credit card rates even beat ATM withdrawals by a significant percentage.

3. Read the Fine Print of Your Credit Card Agreement – Sounds easy so far, but here’s the catch. Each company has their own fees and additional charges for overseas transactions. Some cards are reasonable and others charge highway robbery rates on each purchase. And, to complicate matters, an not all cards from the same company have the same rates. For example, there are a gazillion MBNA Visa Cards – some with a 1% standard Visa/MasterCard transaction rate, others with a 1% transaction fee and a 4% surcharge. That’s a difference of 4% on every purchase!

Before your trip, its probably worth your while to wade through the numerous credit card offers that flood your mailbox. Currently, the best deal for international travel is a Capital One Visa. For international travel, Capital One charges no surcharge..zero…zip. They even eat the 1% Visa transaction fee. And, their exchange rate on purchases can’t be beat. And, remember CC companies change their policies constantly so always verify the transaction fees before your trip.

For those of you yawning and thinking who cares about a couple percent, the difference between a 0% and 5% on a week’s travel to Paris can translate into hundreds of dollars. It all adds up, and there is no one more undeserving of your hard earned cash than banks and credit card companies. And, the beauty of these tips is that all the arrangements are made before you leave home, so that you can relax and enjoy the City of Lights.

For more money saving Paris travel tips, visit Paris Escapes.

Copyright 2006 Escapes Media.

The online travel industry has seen spectacular growth in recent years, and it is envisaged that in future, similar levels of expected success in the industry. Here is the take the online travel agencies.I am sure that travel is one thing that almost everyone would love to do! The vast amount of suffering and experience that life throws you will ultimately bog down at the end of the day. Working pressure increases the stress and strain, and personal problems can be a real mood murderer – all these problems can be very hard to control sometimes and you have to leave anyway and just take a break. In these times of trouble, traveling to exotic, distant may come as a real life saver.It is but human nature to contact a reliable travel agent before leaving in search of peace and relaxation. Travel agencies come as a blessing for us in times like these as they handle all travel arrangements – from booking tickets to reserve hotel rooms. The role of a travel agent is essential in making your holiday in the most trouble-free and enjoyable. To decide what the travel package is best for you to plan your vacation all travel agents are all necessary duties in his name and find out what the best deals available. Because they are so familiar, its importance can not be ignored or ridiculed.However, because the world today has become more and more fast-paced, and because everyone seems to have no time, it is increasingly difficult to contact a travel agent, sit with him or her and spend time to find great deals. At the end of the day, it does not take a day off from work just to get a couple of stale travel brochures and impressive on the right agent? Yes, today’s customers and visitors have become more demanding when it comes to finding the perfect holiday destination.Until a couple of years ago, travel agents are in the offices of the street types are considered more reliable because of their physical presence. However, a recent important development has succeeded in changing the whole scenario drastically, and also within a few years. The recent phenomenon is the presence of online travel agents, which has taken the world by storm, especially the travel industry. The greatest change observed was that the physical presence of travel agents was no longer necessary.Enter the World Wide Web, and there is a clear change in the travel industry and tourism. The Internet is absolutely full of travel packages and discount flights, resorts and cheap hotels, discounted tickets, especially hundreds of travel agencies. All you have to do is select an agent, the status of your preferred destination and your party is only a mouse click away. You will be introduced to a variety of destinations, depending on your budget. Moreover, there are also a number of deals last minute travel deals also available. Online travel agents are not only convenient but also very profitable.If you are traveling on a budget, or are looking for the best prices, then book your vacation with an online travel agency is for you. online travel guides are becoming increasingly popular with travelers and tourists from around the world. With them, you’ll find better rates, better travel rates and cheaper prices of aircraft. This is possible because online travel agents have less overhead to pay out of their brick and mortar counterparts who have to deal with a great staff, provision of equipment and pay the rent.Online information delivery travel guides instantly over the Internet, while the regular staff take time to research and seek information. Thus, travelers can benefit from faster service, delivering information and convenience to choose a travel agency online instead of going in search of a reliable agent.online travel agents will help you choose and design your own trip or vacation. Always choose an online travel guide with more experience in the industry, will likely have the necessary knowledge skills and contacts to ensure you get the best deal. All agents have functional online web sites, useful and informative for your customers can get an idea of their practice and services.Yes, virtual agents and virtual travel agents have rapidly become the most sought after figures in the travel industry today. No need to visit any high street or make personal visits to your local travel agent. Everything, from the smallest arrangement as a reservation for a taxi to reserve your tickets for the theater, hotel room and even tickets to the amusement park will be managed by an online travel agent

Now Take A Few Minutes To Do The Most Important Travel Planning Of All–Learn How To Stay Healthy While You’re En To Travel

Healthy Travel
• Important Note: Traveling and Illness
As you are preparing for tarvel, please be sure to continue to focus on measures to ensure your good health: eat a balanced diet, get plenty of rest, avoid smoking and be sure you are effectively managing any ongoing health issues. In the unlikely event that you become ill with a fever or respiratory illness the day prior to your scheduled departure date, please see your doctor to determine whether you are healthy enough to travel and participate in the event. Your health as well as the health of participants is important to yourself.
• Your Travel “First Aid” Kit
Be sure you bring the following to ensure a safe, health and convenient travel experience:
Your prescription medicines (enough to cover your days away from home), in their original containers with clearly identifiable labels.
If you are generally in good health, there are some typical minor ailments that travelers frequently encounter which may necessitate use of non-prescription medicines.
Consider bringing a few doses of medicine if you are prone to the following:
diarrheaupset stomachheadachesinus congestionmotion sickness
• During Travel
Bring enough of any required medicines in carry-on bag.
If seated next to a person with respiratory symptoms on the plane, contact the flight attendant for a change in seating if available. When a change is not possible: avoid direct contact (face-to-face); avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; be conscious of the surfaces you touch and wash your hands frequently.
Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) before, during, and after your flight. Not only will you feel better, but keeping up your fluid reserves also helps your body fight illness and risk of jet lag. If need be, use moisturizer and lip balm to combat the dry air in the flight cabin.
If you wear glasses, don’t fly with contact lenses — wear your glasses instead. Contacts will only dry out and further irritate itchy or burning eyes.
Take frequent walks in the aisles, stretch and exercise your lower limbs while seated to keep blood your blood flowing and prevent conditions attributed to sedentary positions (swollen ankles, muscle cramps). If you can take aspirin safely, a low dose (81 milligrams) taken on the day of departure can be helpful in preventing clot formation.
Try to get as much fresh air and exercise as you can between flight connections.
Clear your head with a hot, steamy shower after you land. Avoid smoking areas while you wait for a connecting flight and when you reach your destination.
To minimize the discomfort of pressure building in your ears, here’s how to make them pop: pinch your nostrils closed and inhale deeply. Then exhale through your nose, blowing out in short, firm bursts until you feel your ears pop. Yawning, drinking liquids, and chewing gum also helps.
• jet lag
Anyone who’s suffered from the fatigue of crossing time zones can attest that it’s no fun being bleary-eyed and groggy for the first couple days of and after your trip. There are ways of minimizing the effects of jet lag, so take note:
Adjust your sleeping and eating patterns to the new time zone a couple days before your flight — usually one day per time zone.
Upon boarding the plane, change your watch to the destination time zone. Drink plenty of fluids, keeping yourself as hydrated as possible. While trying to knock yourself out with a couple glasses of wine or wake yourself up with coffee may seem like good ideas while flying, think again — alcohol and caffeine dehydrate the body, making your even more tired when you arrive at your destination.
If it’s daytime in your destination, take a walk after you get settled. The exercise will stimulate your body and help convince it to stop producing sleep-inducing hormones.
Use earplugs and blindfolds to help dampen noise and block out unwanted light while sleeping.
A variety of over-the-counter products are available that purport to ease jet lag or encourage sleep on lengthy flights.
Fortunately, your adjustment in New Zealand will likely go smoothly as you will be getting plenty of exercise!!
Stay heallthy
Focusing on these key areas will help you to “Stay Health”
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene and handwashing2. Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water3. Be physically active4. Get plenty of sleep5. Manage strees6. Avoid smoking7. keep immunizations current8. Manage any ongoing health issues
Eating a balanced diet is perhaps the most direct action you can take to nurture your immune system
- The immune system requires a balance of nutrients to function properly- Without this balance,you can become sick more easily and have a longer recovery time- Ensure your daily meals include:- vegetables(especially leafy green)- fruits- whole and fortified grains(any food made from wheat,rice,oats,cornmeal,barley or other ceral grain)- dairy products,with small amounts of fish and meat(or alternative protein sources)
Your body requires a minimum amount of daily fluid intake to maintain health
- Fluids help to keep mucous membranes moist enough to combat viruses on contact- Requirement 6-8 cups (1.4-1.9 liters) per day- Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, and colas with caffeine;they deplete your body of fluids
If you are exercising and sweating, drinking water is doubly important
- 1to2hours before exercising: 10 to 14 ounces of cold water (about a cup and a half, or 295 to 414 ml)- 10to15 minutes before exercising: 10 ounces of cold water (about a cup and a half, or 295 ml)- While exercising: 3to4 ounces of cold water every 15 minutes (about a cup and a half, or 89 to 118 ml)

Police said 46-year old priest Philip Valayam of Roman Catholic Church who also worked as professor at Tangaza College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, was attacked by gangsters while driving home after celebrating a mid-night mass. He was shot in the early hours of Sunday, December 25, ironically near the post of a security firm, CISA noted.

” The thugs had no time to rob him as personnel from the security post raised alarm and police arrived soon, ” Priest Matua of the Don Bosco told journalists Tuesday, December 26. It was unclear if any arrests were made and police officials could not immediately be reached for clarification

Police reportedly took him to hospital but he was pronounced dead on arrival. Salesian priests and other Christians and religious representatives gathered for ” a solemn Eucharist Celebration ” at the spot where the priest was shot,

Arrangements were reportedly being made to transport his body to India. Philip Valayam was born March 23, 1958, and ordained priest on December 29, 1987 in India. He came to Eastern Africa in 1998 and before working in Kenya served at the Salesian Seminary in Tanzania, as professor of philosophy.

After a break for studies in Rome in 2002, he returned to the region and was assigned to Don Bosco Youth Educational Services and appointed Academic Advisor to the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and other institutes. ” Until his death he was ministering to various religious congregations and youth groups in various secondary and tertiary levels.

Catholic officials said his death was a reminder of the insecurity in Kenya Uganda Tanzania and other regions where missionaries work. Priest Valayam joins a “long list of Church clergy who have been killed in Kenya since the murder of Father John Kaiser of the Mill Hill Missionaries, ” said the Don Bosco Eastern Africa Multimedia Services (BEAMS) Kaiser had been investigating allegations of murder, rape and corruption at the heart of the Kenyan government before he died in 2000.

Edwin is a specialist in African Safaris and a tour operator. His tour company, African Safaris & Adventures, has presence in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, Madascar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Seychelles.