C4 - Sunday, January 2, 1983 - North Shore News Wi travel ] SOMETIMES the questions I’m asked are brief and seem simple until you’ve had the problem yourself. fi can manage all stages of travel except I cannot lift anything heavier than my purse. What can I do to allow me to go anywhere? ee trayel- wise ANSWER: Take a tour that provides all baggage han- dling. Or, if travelling b yourself, call on the airline personnel to give you a hand getting a “Redcap” who will get you to your bus or taxi which. will in turn hand your bags to your hotel porter. During customs clearance, you can depend on the airline to hoist your bags off the carousel and see you through. For short trips away from your main destination you should be able to. carry everything you need in a decent-sized purse. Should I buy «np can- cellation insurance? ANSWER: That depends. Is your airline ticket refun- y Ba rbara McCreadie your accommodation in advance? Is it refundable? 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How much would it cost you to buy all yaqur food in restaurants here in Canada? Add or subtract a_ bit depending on the cost of living in your destination. Will you be taking buses or taxis? Figure an average of $12 for airport to city bus, $1 a ride (or less) thereafter. Taxis average $5 a ride in the long run but that’s a real variable. If you can’t afford it, don’t shop. If you're not sure, don’t, or use a charge should be PAVLIK SPECIALIZED TOURS Invites You to Attend A Presentation with Lt Colonel Ronald Adam “*ENGLISH HOMES & COUNTRY TOURS'"’ SATURDAY, JAN. 15 - 2:00 PM CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL BURRARD ST. $45 1b. Details on a Special Tous DEPARTING VANCOUVER MAY 10 - JUNE 1/83 For Tickets Please Call 929-7911 Fh Paviik Tours Lid. 2221 Panorama Dr., North Vanc V7G 1V4 minimal if you plan well. Cut your cost of living to what you can afford. Carry extra money for emergencies such as medical aid. Are foreign products such as toothpaste and anusgptics the same as ours? ANSWER: Sometimes the same brands are available - [ bou ght Colgate toothpaste in -_ the Falkland. -Islands! —-Fire—- brands may be different but generally the products are pharmacist who likely will speak a bit of English. The only product I've found that isn‘t up to scratch - SOrTy, pun unintentional - is bandaids. Many don’t stick properly. Bnng tots from home if, like me, you get blisters on your heels from extra walking. Whai do! do if I lose my passport? ANSER: Well, after you finish crying, notify the police and the nearest Canadian consulate. You may get lucky and have it returned to you, especially if . you left it in a bank or shop NEWS photo Eria Eggertaon AIR CANADA (fe) bur they won't know where to return. it if you don’t tell the police. If there’s no convenient Canadian consulate, the British will assist and they're practically everywhere. Next hope, the Americans. It is a fine idea to photocopy the first double page of your passport both to and to prove police that the one they've found is There’s a big market for stolen passports overseas so guard yours carefully. You may have to stay where you are for a couple of days becaue most foreign hotels won't accept guests minus passport. ‘What should I do if I get separated from my travelling companon? ANSWER: First, return to the place you were together and wait a while. If he doesn't turn up, return to. your hotel. If you don't have a hotel, carry on lo your next destination. If he’s got all the tickets-and money. head Tor — the main police station. Wise travellers discuss the many problems that can occur with their companion and decide on a “What if?” plan of action. It is important for children to know the name of their hotel and, if very young, should have identification and pertinent information Careers in Travel We can open the door to the | exciting world of travel for YOU! 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