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Condoms can make useful water storage vessels. They can be placed in a sock for additional strength.
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Camping
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Don't eat yellow snow.
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International travel
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Spare clothing: Always carry a spare change of clothing in your carry-on luggage. This way if your other bags are lost you don't waste time looking for new clothes while the airline are looking for yo […]
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Waterproof map cases are a great way to store any important documents while traveling (tickets, passports, itineraries, photos of loved ones etc.).
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When taking notes from a text book first read the book and mark important points with a pencil. This way the context of the material is not lost from stopping to write notes. Once finished go through […]
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Remember - a zebra never changes its spots.
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Always go to the toilet before you go for a run as there is nothing worse than needing to go when you're out on the road. Though it does make you run faster!
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Running
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To get into running is easy. Initially start with walking for 30 minutes, then run for 1 minute every 3 for thirty minutes. Gradually increase the time spent running this over 6-8 weeks until you're r […]
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Always learn and try to use a few words in the language of the country you are visiting. The locals will always be more friendly and helpful if they can see that you've made this effort.
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Investments
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Do your homework prior to investing otherwise all you are doing is gambling.
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Investments
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High return investments usually entail a higher risk (i.e. a greater chance of losing your money).
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Travel insurance
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Always get travel insurance if traveling overseas.
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Medicine
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Natural Remedies
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Cure for Bali Belly - drink lots of bottled water and eat one Salak per day. Salak is a type of fruit found in SE Asia - called 'snake fruit' in English - available at supermarkets in the region. The […]
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Natural Remedies
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Ginger is good for an upset stomach. Place some slivers of ginger in boiling water and drink the liquid as a tea.
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Backpacking
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Use a garbage bag as a backpack liner. This is a cheap way of keeping your gear dry.
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Boots
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Always carry a spare pair of shoe laces.
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Stock trading
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Invest in quality businesses who have a track record of turning a profit and have a sound plan for future growth.
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Learning
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If you are interested in the subject matter learning is easy.
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Occupations
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Mining and Metallurgy
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Jobs in mining and metallurgy are great ways to see the world, especially remote and exotic places that you wouldn't otherwise visit.
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Driving
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Always get an international driving license before you leave your home country
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Boots
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To dry out wet boots put boiling water inside a 600ml coke/water bottle, place this bottle in a sock and put in boot before you go to bed.