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Safety Tips For Solo Travelling

Solo travelling can be a very liberating and life changing experience but it can take a negative turn without much of a forewarning. Travelling to different countries mean that you will be exposed to various kinds of people, cultures, and circumstances. And in these types of situations, the trip could take a turn for the worse in terms of security and safety without much prior warning.

Solo travelling is nerve wracking due to safety reasons for most people. But the truth is, you can easily avoid feeling anxious about your lone travels by simply taking the time to learn about some safety tips that could help you save your own life or save another life in an unfortunate situation. If you’re somebody who is interested in learning how you can improve your safety and security, we recommend following the tips given below.

Know A Bit About The Country

Without hopping a plane to a different country every time you feel like it, be a bit more responsible in terms of your decision making. Take some time to think things through and also to study and research a little more about the culture and the atmosphere that you will be putting yourself into so that it won’t be a complete culture shock to you. For example, a British citizen who signs up for a series of tours of India might find it difficult to get by in a country that is so different from their home country. So this is why it is always a good idea to know a bit about the culture so you know what to expect.

Take Self Defense Classes

Once you know how to easily take down an attacker or protect yourself, you will feel so much safer and secure regardless of where you are in the world. Taking a self-defense class or learning a martial art could definitely come in handy for lone travellers. When you’re a solo traveller, you have to constantly rely on yourself to protect your own self so if you’re unable to do so, you’re putting yourself in a lot of danger. Due to these reasons, we highly recommend taking a few self-defense classes before hopping a flight to your next destination.

Carry Pepper Spray

Pepper spray has kept many people safe and helped people save their own lives on many occasions over many years so we definitely recommend investing in a pepper spray before you get on a flight to your next destination. Nowadays, there are pepper sprays that are made disguised as other items. For instance, there are pepper sprays that you can hook on to your keychain so when you’re walking around a foreign country, as long you have your keychain, you will be fine and safe.

Be Careful Of Your Belongings

The last thing you want is to lose all your valuable items when you’re in a foreign country. You might think this is unheard of but it happens more often than you think. Therefore, it is very important to be very careful and cautious of taking care of your belongings.

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Car Care Tips For Rookie Vehicle Owners

You may have driven your parent’s vehicle for a long time and know all there is to know about driving. However, that doesn’t mean you will be a great vehicle owner when you have one of your own. Taking care of a vehicle is a big responsibility that will require significant investments of time, money and lots and lots of attention. So, how can you make sure your car goes on performing great for a long time without any unexpected breakdowns? Here are a few things that you can do to accomplish this objective as a rookie vehicle owner.

Clean Your Car, Inside And Outside!

This is perhaps the most basic form of car care which will bring a plethora of benefits towards you if implemented properly. The paint covering the outer body of your automobile is one of its most important and value-adding aspects and you must always protect it from the damages that could be caused by the external environment. By giving it a proper washing once every two weeks with the use of an effective car-washing liquid, you can get rid of any dirt, grime or acidic residue that can potentially damage the delicate paint surface and shield it from future exposure. 

Keeping the inside of your car is equally important as the accumulation of dust, sand or any other unwanted substances inside the vehicle can lead to serious problems over time. Also, everyone who steps inside will get to see how messy you are, which is just embarrassing. Use brushes, cleaning clothes and vacuum cleaners to clean the insides on a regular basis.

Record Maintenance And Save Receipts

Maintenance is quite obviously very important to all vehicles and sticking to a schedule and getting the right things done at the right time is always critical.  When getting any maintenance work done, it is always better to have a record of all the upgrades and repairs you have made before, so that the task will become much simpler. For instance, imagine a situation where you are required to look for a new chrome grill for your car and want to determine whom you are going to purchase the product from. If you’ve kept records and saved the receipts of the vendors who sold similar parts to you before, you will find the part you need easily without spending too much time browsing the entire market for quality products.

Tire Care

Both tire pressure and tire rotation are important for your automobile’s efficient performance and disregarding these can give rise to serious problems. The wrong tire pressure can lead to problems related to brakes, stability, gas mileage and the occasional flat tires. Therefore, be mindful of your vehicle’s tire pressure and tend to it regularly.

Also important is the regular rotation of the tires in order to make sure that when they wear, they wear evenly and provides that much-needed stability to your ride. This will also enable you to take the maximum usage of your tires rather having to replace the one that gets worn the most frequently.


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Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne

Australia is one of the largest countries in the world with a population that is highly urbanized, though they still hold on to their cultural roots and are willing to accept diversity. This makes it one of the most multicultural countries in the world and can make any tourist feel like as if they are home. And no city is no indication of this then Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria. With many people in the city being immigrants or Australian born with immigrant parents, it is no surprise that the city is a beautiful testament to the diversity and multicultural wonder. Furthermore, the city being the heart of the Garden state has so much to offer to tourists. However it may not be possible  for you to experience everything therefore here are the top things you need to do in this city.

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens

Being in the Garden State means you are going to have one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the Country and this holds very true in this city and the Royal Botanical Gardens is a testament to that. With over 36 hectares of land, the garden holds a huge variety of Flora and Fauna making it a Nature Lover’s must go place in the city. The gardens are beautiful with exquisite flowers and trees that go back thousands of years. This not only makes it possible for you to spot unique plants that are native to the area but also gives you a better understanding of the importance of nature. Moreover even if you are not deeply interested in flora and fauna, a walk through the garden can still be very refreshing and make you feel at peace. The garden given its size allows you to have a lot of space for yourself and to take a walk amidst nature’s beauty without being disturbed by anyone else, it can feel like a moment in paradise.

Visit Collins Street

This is one of the most prestigious and amazing streets in Melbourne. The street is home to many luxury boutiques and world-class hotels. So if you want to purchase luxury brands or stay at a hotel where you are pampered and treated like a queen then Collins street is where you should go. If you do not have the budget to purchase luxury items or a room at one of the hotels that grace the street, you should still take some time and just walk through the street. It really does blow your mind away with its beautiful architecture. Moreover, collins street bars are actually more affordable and are frequented by many people. So if you want to get to know the locals or just have a good time this is where you should go.

Visit the Victoria Market

Melbourne is not all about the huge price tag and Victoria Market with its bustling , lively crowd and cheap but delicious food is a place you must visit before you leave the city. It is open five days a week and has a huge array of delicious food from many different cultures.

You could even taste some fusion food that you may not find anywhere else in the world. Furthermore the market with its beautiful live music and entertainment can make you feel pure joy. And isn’t that what we all want when we travel to someplace new.

So make sure to do the above. You will be able to not just make the most of your trip to Melbourne but also make memories that will last a lifetime.

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