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* [http://usa.wikicamps.co/ WikiCamps US] | * [http://usa.wikicamps.co/ WikiCamps US] | ||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/first-time-taking-a-cruise-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2018/11/01/03ccf5a6-d2ea-11e8-b2d2-f397227b43f0_story.html First time taking a cruise? Here’s what you need to know] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/first-time-taking-a-cruise-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2018/11/01/03ccf5a6-d2ea-11e8-b2d2-f397227b43f0_story.html First time taking a cruise? Here’s what you need to know] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/list/the-13-best-vacation-packages-for-singles/ The 13 Best Vacation Packages for Singles] | |||
= The Best Time to Buy an International Plane Ticket = | = The Best Time to Buy an International Plane Ticket = | ||
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* The best time to book flights for domestic trips is 2-3 weeks in advance, and the best time to book international journeys is 5-6 months in advance. See [https://www.skyscanner.com/tips-and-inspiration/best-time-to-book-usa skyscanner]. | * The best time to book flights for domestic trips is 2-3 weeks in advance, and the best time to book international journeys is 5-6 months in advance. See [https://www.skyscanner.com/tips-and-inspiration/best-time-to-book-usa skyscanner]. | ||
* https://www.skyscanner.com/ gives lowest prices from hop2.com. Don't book from there since the credit card info may be used in other places; see [https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i10702-k6427355-o10-Hop2_web_site-Air_Travel.html tripadvisor.com]. | * https://www.skyscanner.com/ gives lowest prices from hop2.com. Don't book from there since the credit card info may be used in other places; see [https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i10702-k6427355-o10-Hop2_web_site-Air_Travel.html tripadvisor.com]. | ||
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-google-travel/ What Is Google Travel and How Does It Work?] | |||
= Live flight map = | = Live flight map = | ||
[https://flightaware.com/live/map/ FlightAware Live] | * [https://www.flightradar24.com/data/ flightradar24] | ||
* [https://flightaware.com/live/map/ FlightAware Live] | |||
= TSA Pre-Check = | |||
[https://www.rd.com/article/tsa-pre-check-staples/ You Can Get TSA Pre-Check at Staples—Here’s How] | |||
= Global entry = | |||
* [https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/travel-rewards/tsa-precheck-and-global-entry-what-you-need-to-know/ TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS And CLEAR: What You Need To Know] | |||
* Global Entry membership also includes TSA PreCheck, so you can double up on benefits with just one program. | |||
= Airport lounge, Layover = | = Airport lounge, Layover = | ||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/stuck-at-the-airport-consider-purchasing-a-day-pass-to-an-airline-lounge/2018/12/20/d1e11da0-fd83-11e8-83c0-b06139e540e5_story.html Stuck at the airport? Consider purchasing a day pass to an airline lounge] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/stuck-at-the-airport-consider-purchasing-a-day-pass-to-an-airline-lounge/2018/12/20/d1e11da0-fd83-11e8-83c0-b06139e540e5_story.html Stuck at the airport? Consider purchasing a day pass to an airline lounge] | ||
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/apps-flight-layovers/ 7 Lifesaving Apps for Surviving Long Flight Layovers] | * [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/apps-flight-layovers/ 7 Lifesaving Apps for Surviving Long Flight Layovers] | ||
== Credit cards perks == | |||
[https://lifehacker.com/these-credit-cards-come-with-sweet-airport-perks-1849118498 These Credit Cards Come With Sweet Airport Perks] | |||
= Luggage = | |||
== Best luggage brands == | |||
[https://www.rd.com/list/best-luggage-brands/ The 9 Best Luggage Brands for Every Type of Travel and Budget] | |||
== Lost Luggage == | |||
[https://www.rd.com/list/lost-luggage/ Airline Lost Your Luggage? 7 Things to Do Next] | |||
= Canceled flight = | |||
[https://www.rd.com/article/canceled-flight-refund/ How to Get a Refund If Your Flight Is Canceled] | |||
= Hiking = | = Hiking = | ||
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* [https://www.trails.com/ Trails.com]. iOS app is available. | * [https://www.trails.com/ Trails.com]. iOS app is available. | ||
* [https://www.alltrails.com/ AllTrails] ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alltrails.alltrails&hl=en_US android]) | * [https://www.alltrails.com/ AllTrails] ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alltrails.alltrails&hl=en_US android]) | ||
* [https://bearfoottheory.com/best-hikes-maryland/ 7 BEST HIKES IN MARYLAND (ACCORDING TO A LOCAL)] | |||
* [https://www.travelawaits.com/2548931/best-hikes-in-maryland/ 9 Picturesque Hikes In Maryland] | |||
* [https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/hiking-spots-md/ These 12 Hiking Spots In Maryland Are Completely Out Of This World] | |||
* https://twitter.com/MDStateParks Knowing the current status whether a state park is open or closed (eg due to capacity) | |||
* Patapsco Valley State Park (the official park entry is 5120 south street but there is no parking there) | |||
** [https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/PatapscoValley/Trail-Maps.aspx Trail maps] | |||
** [https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/bridge-hike-md/ two swinging bridges], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patapsco_Swinging_Bridge Patapsco Swinging Bridge] in wikipedia | |||
** [https://goo.gl/maps/4oGftJyQwGVTYwcT7 Cascade Falls] near Hilton Area | |||
** [https://goo.gl/maps/ZaWhmfexCRvnJVkZ6 Avalon Shelter #105], [https://goo.gl/maps/xJQSxixLRUuwibsU9 Shelter #106], [https://goo.gl/maps/btkmjYkaeQ22vkyz9 Avalon Area - Orange Grove Parking] | |||
** [https://goo.gl/maps/eQiT5KhfCbAqzfu96 Hollofield Area] | |||
** [https://goo.gl/maps/4wX81nbcEbmvjHMG9 McKeldien Area] (Very north) | |||
* Little Bennett Regional Park | |||
* Harper's Ferry. [https://youtu.be/r-2VirNofa8 video] by traveling Robert | |||
* Shenandoah National Park | |||
** Dark Hollow Falls | |||
** Bearfence Mountain | |||
** Little stony man | |||
** Rose River fall | |||
= Camping = | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com/MSR-IsoPro-Canister-Backpacking-Camping/dp/B00BN6UTQK MSR IsoPro Fuel] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com/BRS-BRS-3000T-Ultra-Light-Titanium-Miniature/dp/B00NNMF70U/ BRS Outdoor BRS-3000T Cooking Stove] | |||
= Scenic drive = | = Scenic drive = | ||
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* https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/summer-vacation-ideas/ | * https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/summer-vacation-ideas/ | ||
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/travel-apps-find-interesting-unique-tourist-spots/ 5 Travel Apps to Find Interesting and Unique Tourist Spots on Your Trips] | * [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/travel-apps-find-interesting-unique-tourist-spots/ 5 Travel Apps to Find Interesting and Unique Tourist Spots on Your Trips] | ||
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-android-apps-for-road-trips-and-travel/ The Best Android Apps For Road Trips and Travel]: Google maps, Waze, Roadtrippers, GasBuddy , Yelp, Airbnb, Booking.com, AllTrails, The Dyrt (campgrounds) | |||
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/why-check-price-accomodation-sites-before-booking/ I Never Travel Without Checking These 3 Accommodation Pricing Sites] | |||
= Mobile Passport = | = Mobile Passport = | ||
* [http://lifehacker.com/all-the-airports-you-can-and-should-use-mobile-passpo-1796583198 All the Airports You Can (And Should) Use Mobile Passport]. IAD and BWI are included! | * [http://lifehacker.com/all-the-airports-you-can-and-should-use-mobile-passpo-1796583198 All the Airports You Can (And Should) Use Mobile Passport]. IAD and BWI are included! | ||
* [https://lifehacker.com/use-the-mobile-passport-app-to-breeze-through-customs-w-1833203914 Use the Mobile Passport App to Breeze Through Customs Without Global Entry] | * [https://lifehacker.com/use-the-mobile-passport-app-to-breeze-through-customs-w-1833203914 Use the Mobile Passport App to Breeze Through Customs Without Global Entry] | ||
== Passport photo == | |||
[https://lifehacker.com/dont-overpay-for-your-passport-photo-1849332419 Don't Overpay for Your Passport Photo] | |||
= Passport for Your Child = | |||
[https://lifehacker.com/how-and-when-to-get-a-passport-for-your-child-1848617284 How (and When) to Get a Passport for Your Child] | |||
= Google maps = | = Google maps = | ||
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= Local = | = Local = | ||
* [https:// | * [https://youtu.be/7teI_V0YE_A?t=22 DC Smartrip Card - Adding Value] (blue machine is for cash or credit card). Touch the smarTrip card first. [https://youtu.be/ApsrHJrZ_M4?t=213 How to Top Up Your Washington DC Metro Smartrip Card] (black machine is for cash only) | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRMvF4fMKfk The Perfect Weekend in Washington DC] | |||
* | * 华盛顿特区景点玩乐, [https://ilyandnewyork.com/washington-dc-must-go-attractions/?fbclid=IwAR0kRduPCDBVCy_RHJo3XIwHziXJk5KM12nAX_2Guds1Y0d89Zd3OQvXPj8 华盛顿特区10大必去景点] | ||
* | |||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/you-saved-15-minutes-on-amtraks-new-nonstop-service-to-nyc-now-what/2019/08/13/12af131e-ba0d-11e9-bad6-609f75bfd97f_story.html?noredirect=on You saved 15 minutes on Amtrak’s new nonstop service to NYC. Now what?] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/you-saved-15-minutes-on-amtraks-new-nonstop-service-to-nyc-now-what/2019/08/13/12af131e-ba0d-11e9-bad6-609f75bfd97f_story.html?noredirect=on You saved 15 minutes on Amtrak’s new nonstop service to NYC. Now what?] | ||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/from-undercover-to-underwater-four-new-times-square-attractions-offer-a-variety-of-immersive-experiences/2018/06/28/ead3854c-756a-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.html?utm_term=.06271bfb7937 Things to do in Time Square], [https://www.washingtonpost.com/r/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2018/06/29/Travel/Images/F05_EE_EZ_TRAVEL_20180701.pdf?tid=a_mcntx&tidloc=4 Bus from DC to New York] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/from-undercover-to-underwater-four-new-times-square-attractions-offer-a-variety-of-immersive-experiences/2018/06/28/ead3854c-756a-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.html?utm_term=.06271bfb7937 Things to do in Time Square], [https://www.washingtonpost.com/r/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2018/06/29/Travel/Images/F05_EE_EZ_TRAVEL_20180701.pdf?tid=a_mcntx&tidloc=4 Bus from DC to New York] | ||
* [http://rockvilletownsquare.com/restaurants-and-cafes/ Rockville Town Square] | * [http://rockvilletownsquare.com/restaurants-and-cafes/ Rockville Town Square] | ||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/a-visitors-guide-to-washington-area-beaches/2018/06/21/28beec9c-6e5f-11e8-bd50-b80389a4e569_story.html A visitor’s guide to Washington area beaches] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/a-visitors-guide-to-washington-area-beaches/2018/06/21/28beec9c-6e5f-11e8-bd50-b80389a4e569_story.html A visitor’s guide to Washington area beaches] | ||
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* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/shenandoah-national-park-coronavirus-faq/2020/05/22/37b352a2-9c47-11ea-ac72-3841fcc9b35f_story.html What you need to know about the reopening of Shenandoah National Park] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/shenandoah-national-park-coronavirus-faq/2020/05/22/37b352a2-9c47-11ea-ac72-3841fcc9b35f_story.html What you need to know about the reopening of Shenandoah National Park] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/article/atlantic-coast-road-trip/ Your Guide to an Atlantic Coast Road Trip] | * [https://www.rd.com/article/atlantic-coast-road-trip/ Your Guide to an Atlantic Coast Road Trip] | ||
* City cruises https://www.cityexperiences.com/ | |||
* Maryland [https://dnr.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/parkmap.aspx State Park Directory] from Maryland Park Service | |||
* Brookside Gardens, Wheaton regional, Fairland regional park. | |||
* Shenandoah National Park | |||
** Skyline Drive, Front Royal. | |||
** Stony Man Mountain summit (hiking, 1.5h), Luray, Virginia | |||
** [https://www.virginiagreentravel.org/2020/06/must-do-hikes/ 10 Must Do Hikes in Shenandoah National Park] | |||
** [https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/things-to-do-bluemont-virginia/ 15 Fantastic Fun Things to Do in Bluemont Virginia] | |||
* [https://www.rd.com/list/underrated-travel-destinations-united-states/ The 14 Most Underrated U.S. Travel Destinations to Visit Now] including Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoJiPMVoS2k 10 Best Places to Visit in VIRGINIA 2024 | US Travel Guide] (video) by TRIP XTREME | |||
== Metro to IAD == | |||
* [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Washington_Metro_diagram_sb.svg Washington DC WMATA map] | |||
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/11/16/metro-silver-line-dulles-flight/ Don’t want to drive to catch a flight? We tried the new D.C.-Dulles train] | |||
* [https://youtu.be/WJATDTIvzYc How to Ride METRO from Dulles Airport to Washington DC] (video) | |||
== BWI == | |||
[https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/201 201 - GAITHERSBURG - BWI]. Click on "Info & Maps]. Scroll down and download 'PDF schedule'. It'll show the fare. | |||
== EZpass == | |||
* [https://driveezmd.com/toll-rate-calculator/ Toll Rate Calculator] | |||
* One example | |||
** EZpass $2.72 | |||
** Pay-by-plate $3.40 | |||
** Video-tolls $4.08=$2.72 * 1.5 | |||
* [https://driveezmd.com/acct-types/pay-by-plate-faq/ Pay-By-Plate]. Pay-By-Plate is an alternative payment system where you register your license plate and tolls are automatically billed to your credit card each time you use Maryland’s facilities. | |||
* [https://mdta.maryland.gov/videotolling Video toll] | |||
= USA = | = USA = | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Road-Trip-in-America 13 Easy Ways to Do a Road Trip in America] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/affordable-family-vacations/ 40 Affordable Destinations for a Family Vacation] | * [https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/affordable-family-vacations/ 40 Affordable Destinations for a Family Vacation] | ||
* Tour [https://earth.google.com/web/data=CiQSIhIgMzVhNjc1YmQ0NjVjMTFlOTg0Yjg1NTMyNWRjMDk2MzQ National parks of the United States] via google earth. | * Tour [https://earth.google.com/web/data=CiQSIhIgMzVhNjc1YmQ0NjVjMTFlOTg0Yjg1NTMyNWRjMDk2MzQ National parks of the United States] via google earth. | ||
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* [https://www.rd.com/list/breathtaking-rock-formations-america/ 12 Most Breathtaking Rock Formations in America] | * [https://www.rd.com/list/breathtaking-rock-formations-america/ 12 Most Breathtaking Rock Formations in America] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/article/utah-road-trip/ Your Guide to a Utah Road Trip] | * [https://www.rd.com/article/utah-road-trip/ Your Guide to a Utah Road Trip] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/article/highway-2-road-trip/ Your Guide to a Great Northern Road Trip] | |||
* [https://www.rd.com/article/california-road-trips/ 13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once] | |||
* [https://www.rd.com/article/oregon-trail-road-trip/ Your Guide to an Oregon Trail Road Trip] | |||
* [https://www.rd.com/list/texas-road-trips/ 3 Texas Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once] | |||
* [https://youtu.be/XKBXgCBco6Q From Niagara Falls to the Grand Canyon of the East - Summer2021 Episode 10.1] | |||
= Taiwan = | |||
* 台北車站 Taipei Main Station vs Taipei Metro | |||
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/64618542@N00/4662114282 捷運台北車站立體導覽圖] B3: 板南線 B4: 淡水線 | |||
* [http://weijidai.pixnet.net/album/photo/320220346 台北車站立體導覽]: | |||
** [https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/台北地下街 Y: 台北地下街(市民大道)], | |||
** [https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/台北車站K區地下街 K: 誠品站前站] 車站上方, | |||
** [https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/站前地下街 Z: 站前地下街] 忠孝西路正下方 | |||
* [https://www.tymetro.com.tw/tymetro-new/tw/_pages/travel-guide/road.html 桃園捷運] | |||
* [https://www.travel.taipei/zh-tw/information/taoyuanmetro 機場捷運] | |||
* 機場捷運台北車站出口 A1 -> 台北捷運 [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA Taipei station of Airport MRT, Walk into the Taipei underground street route giude] | |||
** After exiting, go to upstairs (following most people) | |||
** [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=78 Turn right] after seeing the first 3-way sign (exits information). [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=134 Same direction] if we need to connect to other Taipei MRT 台北捷運. | |||
*** 去台北車站大廳: [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=108 Slight turn right] and use the elevators to go upstairs toward (北三門 市民大道). This would lead to the 台北車站大廳. | |||
*** 去台北捷運: [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=158 左轉後 直走], [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=173 最後可以看到捷運淡水線(紅線) 或 板南線(藍線)], [https://youtu.be/AtMrPrZw1EA?t=189 分叉]. | |||
* [https://youtu.be/47tlLlzb-ZQ?t=29 How to crack the maze at Taipei Station? 7 Routes Guide for Airport MRT A1 to Taipei Station] |4K HDR | |||
** [https://youtu.be/47tlLlzb-ZQ?t=618 Airport MRT A1 -> Bannan Line] | |||
* 台北車站 -> 機場捷運 [https://tripmoment.com/Trip/18759#2 【2023 桃園機捷交通攻略】教你如何快速抵達機捷台北車站A1], (video) [https://youtu.be/6Y4BEHxcBcc 保母級教學!如何從(台北車站)台北捷運板南線轉乘桃園機場捷運A1站] | |||
** 捷運板南線 下車出發. 從捷運板南線刷卡出站後 (忠孝西路/M8/M9 exit 出站), | |||
** Turn right 先搭乘手扶梯或電梯'''上來至''' B1, | |||
** 找到往 '''桃園機捷 | 市民大道'''的方向前往'''台北車站 B1''', | |||
** 再來就是重點了--抵達台北車站 B1 後,往左側(西方)直直走,跟著桃園機場的指標直直前進 | |||
** [https://youtu.be/6Y4BEHxcBcc?t=368 右轉] | |||
** [https://youtu.be/6Y4BEHxcBcc?t=456 左轉], | |||
** [https://youtu.be/6Y4BEHxcBcc?t=480 乘手扶梯下去], [https://youtu.be/6Y4BEHxcBcc?t=508 再下去一次] 就會抵達囉! (約15分鐘) | |||
* [https://youtu.be/zhhoW-GMoKw 看完這部影片 你永遠不會在台北車站迷路!!!(開玩笑的) │ 一部影片搞懂台北捷運所有地下街] 鐵道事務所 | |||
** [https://youtu.be/zhhoW-GMoKw?t=83 四區] | |||
** [https://youtu.be/zhhoW-GMoKw?t=99 28出口] | |||
** [https://youtu.be/zhhoW-GMoKw?t=412 誠品地下街 / K區地下街] 誠品書店 誠品文具館. [https://www.google.com.tw/maps/search/%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A3%E5%8D%80%E5%BF%A0%E5%AD%9D%E8%A5%BF%E8%B7%AF%E4%B8%80%E6%AE%B547%E8%99%9FB1%EF%BC%88%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E8%BB%8A%E7%AB%99K%E5%8D%80%E5%9C%B0%E4%B8%8B%E8%A1%97%EF%BC%89+(%E8%AA%A0%E5%93%81%E7%AB%99%E5%89%8D%E5%BA%97)/@25.0474469,121.5148052,17z?hl=en Google Map]. | |||
* [https://youtu.be/HgWPsPkuN0E 台北地下街導覽] | |||
* Frequency Bands. | |||
** [https://www.frequencycheck.com/countries/taiwan Mobile networks and carriers in Taiwan use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 4 LTE bands]. | |||
** Chunghwa Telecom: '''LTE (B3, B7, B8), GSM (900, 1800)'''. | |||
** FarEasTone : '''LTE (B3, B28), GSM (900, 1800)'''. | |||
* [https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/臺北市市區公車 臺北市市區公車] | |||
= China = | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/@CCTVDocumentary 纪录中国] | |||
= Best places to go = | = Best places to go = | ||
[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/travel/places-to-visit.html 52 Places to go in 2019] | [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/travel/places-to-visit.html 52 Places to go in 2019] | ||
= Retreats = | |||
[https://www.rd.com/list/wellness-retreats/ 12 Best Wellness Retreats to Help You Relax and Recharge] | |||
= Beach house rental = | |||
[https://www.rd.com/list/best-beach-house-rentals/ 50 of the Best Beach House Rentals] | |||
= WebCam = | = WebCam = | ||
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* [https://www.nbc.com/journey-with-dylan-dreyer?nbc=1 Journey with Dylan Dreyer] Sat 11:00 NBC4. Using the incognito mode if we want to watch it online. [http://www.stream2watch.cc/streaming-television/united-states/nbc-live-stream Live streaming] from stream2watch.cc. | * [https://www.nbc.com/journey-with-dylan-dreyer?nbc=1 Journey with Dylan Dreyer] Sat 11:00 NBC4. Using the incognito mode if we want to watch it online. [http://www.stream2watch.cc/streaming-television/united-states/nbc-live-stream Live streaming] from stream2watch.cc. | ||
* ISS timelapse from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNxDaEFXPIlvqFZgvvk-K_Q AstronautiCAST] | * ISS timelapse from [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNxDaEFXPIlvqFZgvvk-K_Q AstronautiCAST] | ||
= Jet lag = | |||
[https://www.sleepjunkie.com/jet-lag-calculator/ The jet lag calculator]/travel sleep plan | |||
= 11 Things Nutritionists Eat at the Airport—and 4 They Avoid = | = 11 Things Nutritionists Eat at the Airport—and 4 They Avoid = | ||
http://time.com/5197380/food-nutritionists-eat-at-airport/ | http://time.com/5197380/food-nutritionists-eat-at-airport/ | ||
== SFO == | |||
* [https://thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net/us/originals/2025/10/Gate_Renumbering-Map_2048x2048-e1571229839403.jpg?width=1920 Map], [https://thepointsguy.com/news/sfo-gate-renumbering/ Don't miss your flight: SFO just renumbered its gates today] | |||
* Terminal 3. https://airport-san-francisco.com/terminal-3/ | |||
= [https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/日本機場列表 日本機場] = | = [https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/日本機場列表 日本機場] = | ||
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* [https://www.rd.com/list/virtual-tours-of-bucket-list-attractions/ 14 Virtual Tours of Attractions That Were on Your Bucket List] | * [https://www.rd.com/list/virtual-tours-of-bucket-list-attractions/ 14 Virtual Tours of Attractions That Were on Your Bucket List] | ||
* [https://www.rd.com/list/most-popular-virtual-tour-in-each-state/ The Most Popular Virtual Tour in Each U.S. State] | * [https://www.rd.com/list/most-popular-virtual-tour-in-each-state/ The Most Popular Virtual Tour in Each U.S. State] | ||
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/app-for-visiting-museums-virtually/ I Visit Hundreds of Museums Virtually Using This Free App] | |||
** [https://www.bloombergconnects.org/ Bloomberg Connects] | |||
** [https://artsandculture.google.com/ Google Arts & Culture] | |||
= RV = | = RV = | ||
[https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/learn-to-drive-rv/2020/10/08/e8dcd118-fe92-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html For a newbie driver, the RV was her classroom and her subject matter] | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/learn-to-drive-rv/2020/10/08/e8dcd118-fe92-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html For a newbie driver, the RV was her classroom and her subject matter] | ||
* [https://www.thormotorcoach.com/blog/content-container/class-b-vs-class-c-rvs/ Class B vs. Class C RVs] | |||
* [https://www.doityourselfrv.com/what-is-a-toy-hauler/ What Is A Toy Hauler (And Why Should You Get One)?] | |||
== Apps for van life == | |||
[https://www.makeuseof.com/best-van-life-apps-android-iphone/ The 10 Best Apps for Van Life] |
Latest revision as of 14:08, 18 September 2024
Misc
- Don’t Spend a Dime Planning Your Next Vacation
- 7 Essential Tools Every Business Traveler Needs
- 12 Instagram Accounts to See Amazing Places Around the World
- What to Do When You Arrive Too Early to Check Into Your Hotel
- Airport Lounge
- How Google Trips Can Help You Have an Amazing Vacation
- Yonder app
- WikiCamps US
- First time taking a cruise? Here’s what you need to know
- The 13 Best Vacation Packages for Singles
The Best Time to Buy an International Plane Ticket
https://lifehacker.com/the-best-time-to-buy-an-international-plane-ticket-bas-1825046688. DC -> TPE.
For Asia
- Prime Booking Window: A little over a month to 7 months
- Best time to buy: About 120 days from your travel date
- The average airfare: $1,113
- Cheapest month to travel: November
- Most expensive month to travel: June
- Least expensive days of week to fly: Tuesday and Wednesday
Tips for buying tickets
- 5 Tips for Scoring Cheap Flight Tickets With Skyscanner
- The best time to book flights for domestic trips is 2-3 weeks in advance, and the best time to book international journeys is 5-6 months in advance. See skyscanner.
- https://www.skyscanner.com/ gives lowest prices from hop2.com. Don't book from there since the credit card info may be used in other places; see tripadvisor.com.
- What Is Google Travel and How Does It Work?
Live flight map
TSA Pre-Check
You Can Get TSA Pre-Check at Staples—Here’s How
Global entry
- TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS And CLEAR: What You Need To Know
- Global Entry membership also includes TSA PreCheck, so you can double up on benefits with just one program.
Airport lounge, Layover
- Stuck at the airport? Consider purchasing a day pass to an airline lounge
- 7 Lifesaving Apps for Surviving Long Flight Layovers
Credit cards perks
These Credit Cards Come With Sweet Airport Perks
Luggage
Best luggage brands
The 9 Best Luggage Brands for Every Type of Travel and Budget
Lost Luggage
Airline Lost Your Luggage? 7 Things to Do Next
Canceled flight
How to Get a Refund If Your Flight Is Canceled
Hiking
- trail near me
- Trails.com. iOS app is available.
- AllTrails (android)
- 7 BEST HIKES IN MARYLAND (ACCORDING TO A LOCAL)
- 9 Picturesque Hikes In Maryland
- These 12 Hiking Spots In Maryland Are Completely Out Of This World
- https://twitter.com/MDStateParks Knowing the current status whether a state park is open or closed (eg due to capacity)
- Patapsco Valley State Park (the official park entry is 5120 south street but there is no parking there)
- Trail maps
- two swinging bridges, Patapsco Swinging Bridge in wikipedia
- Cascade Falls near Hilton Area
- Avalon Shelter #105, Shelter #106, Avalon Area - Orange Grove Parking
- Hollofield Area
- McKeldien Area (Very north)
- Little Bennett Regional Park
- Harper's Ferry. video by traveling Robert
- Shenandoah National Park
- Dark Hollow Falls
- Bearfence Mountain
- Little stony man
- Rose River fall
Camping
Scenic drive
10 Scenic National Park Drives Everyone Should Do at Least Once
Trip planner
- https://roadtrippers.com/
- 8 Awesome Road Trip Planners for Your Next Adventure
- https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/summer-vacation-ideas/
- 5 Travel Apps to Find Interesting and Unique Tourist Spots on Your Trips
- The Best Android Apps For Road Trips and Travel: Google maps, Waze, Roadtrippers, GasBuddy , Yelp, Airbnb, Booking.com, AllTrails, The Dyrt (campgrounds)
- I Never Travel Without Checking These 3 Accommodation Pricing Sites
Mobile Passport
- All the Airports You Can (And Should) Use Mobile Passport. IAD and BWI are included!
- Use the Mobile Passport App to Breeze Through Customs Without Global Entry
Passport photo
Don't Overpay for Your Passport Photo
Passport for Your Child
How (and When) to Get a Passport for Your Child
Google maps
- Delicate Arch, usatoday.
- Find parking: type "parking near me" or "parking near LOCATION".
- https://spothero.com Save over half price when your book a parking space in advance
Copernix, Google maps and Wikipedia
https://copernix.io/about/. Copernix tells you about the most interesting places around using information from Wikipedia. Use it on the road or before you go to explore or simply learn about new places.
Local
- DC Smartrip Card - Adding Value (blue machine is for cash or credit card). Touch the smarTrip card first. How to Top Up Your Washington DC Metro Smartrip Card (black machine is for cash only)
- The Perfect Weekend in Washington DC
- 华盛顿特区景点玩乐, 华盛顿特区10大必去景点
- You saved 15 minutes on Amtrak’s new nonstop service to NYC. Now what?
- Things to do in Time Square, Bus from DC to New York
- Rockville Town Square
- A visitor’s guide to Washington area beaches
- 6 Fun Day Trips from Washington, D.C. including Hike to Waterfalls at Shenandoah National Park & Shenandoah Valley Kids Trail.
- 如何安排弗吉尼亚,大烟山,自然桥4日旅游行程
- Montgomery county zip code, city boundaries of Montgomery, Nearby cities
- Philadelphia 賓州十大景點 (上), (下)
- What you need to know about the reopening of Shenandoah National Park
- Your Guide to an Atlantic Coast Road Trip
- City cruises https://www.cityexperiences.com/
- Maryland State Park Directory from Maryland Park Service
- Brookside Gardens, Wheaton regional, Fairland regional park.
- Shenandoah National Park
- Skyline Drive, Front Royal.
- Stony Man Mountain summit (hiking, 1.5h), Luray, Virginia
- 10 Must Do Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
- 15 Fantastic Fun Things to Do in Bluemont Virginia
- The 14 Most Underrated U.S. Travel Destinations to Visit Now including Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
- 10 Best Places to Visit in VIRGINIA 2024 | US Travel Guide (video) by TRIP XTREME
Metro to IAD
- Washington DC WMATA map
- Don’t want to drive to catch a flight? We tried the new D.C.-Dulles train
- How to Ride METRO from Dulles Airport to Washington DC (video)
BWI
201 - GAITHERSBURG - BWI. Click on "Info & Maps]. Scroll down and download 'PDF schedule'. It'll show the fare.
EZpass
- Toll Rate Calculator
- One example
- EZpass $2.72
- Pay-by-plate $3.40
- Video-tolls $4.08=$2.72 * 1.5
- Pay-By-Plate. Pay-By-Plate is an alternative payment system where you register your license plate and tolls are automatically billed to your credit card each time you use Maryland’s facilities.
- Video toll
USA
- 13 Easy Ways to Do a Road Trip in America
- 40 Affordable Destinations for a Family Vacation
- Tour National parks of the United States via google earth.
- The Best Bike Trail in Every State
- 12 Most Breathtaking Rock Formations in America
- Your Guide to a Utah Road Trip
- Your Guide to a Great Northern Road Trip
- 13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once
- Your Guide to an Oregon Trail Road Trip
- 3 Texas Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once
- From Niagara Falls to the Grand Canyon of the East - Summer2021 Episode 10.1
Taiwan
- 台北車站 Taipei Main Station vs Taipei Metro
- 捷運台北車站立體導覽圖 B3: 板南線 B4: 淡水線
- 台北車站立體導覽:
- Y: 台北地下街(市民大道),
- K: 誠品站前站 車站上方,
- Z: 站前地下街 忠孝西路正下方
- 桃園捷運
- 機場捷運
- 機場捷運台北車站出口 A1 -> 台北捷運 Taipei station of Airport MRT, Walk into the Taipei underground street route giude
- After exiting, go to upstairs (following most people)
- Turn right after seeing the first 3-way sign (exits information). Same direction if we need to connect to other Taipei MRT 台北捷運.
- 去台北車站大廳: Slight turn right and use the elevators to go upstairs toward (北三門 市民大道). This would lead to the 台北車站大廳.
- 去台北捷運: 左轉後 直走, 最後可以看到捷運淡水線(紅線) 或 板南線(藍線), 分叉.
- How to crack the maze at Taipei Station? 7 Routes Guide for Airport MRT A1 to Taipei Station |4K HDR
- 台北車站 -> 機場捷運 【2023 桃園機捷交通攻略】教你如何快速抵達機捷台北車站A1, (video) 保母級教學!如何從(台北車站)台北捷運板南線轉乘桃園機場捷運A1站
- 看完這部影片 你永遠不會在台北車站迷路!!!(開玩笑的) │ 一部影片搞懂台北捷運所有地下街 鐵道事務所
- 四區
- 28出口
- 誠品地下街 / K區地下街 誠品書店 誠品文具館. Google Map.
- 台北地下街導覽
- Frequency Bands.
- Mobile networks and carriers in Taiwan use 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, and 4 LTE bands.
- Chunghwa Telecom: LTE (B3, B7, B8), GSM (900, 1800).
- FarEasTone : LTE (B3, B28), GSM (900, 1800).
China
Best places to go
Retreats
12 Best Wellness Retreats to Help You Relax and Recharge
Beach house rental
50 of the Best Beach House Rentals
WebCam
- Grand Teton, Independence Pass
- Where to Live Stream Wild and Cute Animals in Real-Time
- Live Zoo Webcams
Videos
- One Strange Rock
- Journey with Dylan Dreyer Sat 11:00 NBC4. Using the incognito mode if we want to watch it online. Live streaming from stream2watch.cc.
- ISS timelapse from AstronautiCAST
Jet lag
The jet lag calculator/travel sleep plan
11 Things Nutritionists Eat at the Airport—and 4 They Avoid
http://time.com/5197380/food-nutritionists-eat-at-airport/
SFO
- Map, Don't miss your flight: SFO just renumbered its gates today
- Terminal 3. https://airport-san-francisco.com/terminal-3/
日本機場
http://www.yadyad.com/tw/img/travelinfo/airport-map.jpg
23 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage destinations in the U.S.
國際太空站 遨翔寰宇18年
https://www.worldjournal.com/5666156/article-國際太空站-遨翔寰宇18年/
Popular UNESCO World Heritage sites
ROC Visa, Passport
駐美國臺北經濟文化代表處 TECRO, 領務組業務, 4201 Wisconsin Ave., N W Washington, DC 20016-2137
Virtual travels
- You Can Virtually Tour These 500+ Museums and Galleries From Your Couch, National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物院
- Take a virtual tour of these 12 amazing museums closed because of coronavirus
- 13 Virtual Travel Experiences Your Family Can Enjoy Together
- 5 Outdoor Virtual Tours to Get Back to Nature With Hikes, Dives, and Spelunking
- ICYDK: You Can Virtually Tour Museums at Home with Google Arts & Culture
- You Can Virtually Tour 10 of the World’s Greatest Landmarks Right Now—Here’s How!
- San Diego Zoo
- How to Visit Japan’s Most Beautiful Landmarks Virtually
- 35 National Parks You Can Tour Online Right Now
- 15 Virtual Tours of America’s Greatest Landmarks
- 14 Virtual Tours of Attractions That Were on Your Bucket List
- The Most Popular Virtual Tour in Each U.S. State
- I Visit Hundreds of Museums Virtually Using This Free App
RV
- For a newbie driver, the RV was her classroom and her subject matter
- Class B vs. Class C RVs
- What Is A Toy Hauler (And Why Should You Get One)?