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June 2011 issue | Appears on page 42

Managing liquids and gels with carry-on only

Barbara Glavish of Incline Village, Nevada, wrote, “Many readers have mentioned that they travel all over the world with just one carry-on bag.

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May 2011 issue | Appears on page 40

Managing liquids and gels with carry-on only

Barbara Glavish of Incline Village, Nevada, wrote, “Many readers have mentioned that they travel all over the world with just one carry-on bag.

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May 2011 issue | Appears on page 44

Coping with medical needs overseas

Annie and Fred Dintzis of Peoria, Illinois, sent in a request: “We’d like to know how travelers with medical problems cope in different locations overseas. Please solicit readers’ experiences, comments and tips on dealing with diabetes, various allergies, high blood pressure, etc.”

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April 2011 issue | Appears on page 46

Apartment rental tips

This month, we’re wrapping up our five-part series on renting apartments outside of the US. We’ve got a few more tips from subscribers followed by recommendations of specific apartments.

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April 2011 issue | Appears on page 42

Coping with medical needs overseas

Annie and Fred Dintzis of Peoria, Illinois, sent in a request: “We’d like to know how travelers with medical problems cope in different locations overseas. Please solicit readers’ experiences, comments and tips on dealing with diabetes, various allergies, high blood pressure, etc.”

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March 2011 issue | Appears on page 41

Coping with medical needs overseas

Annie and Fred Dintzis of Peoria, Illinois, sent in a request: “We’d like to know how travelers with medical problems cope in different locations overseas. Please solicit readers’ experiences, comments and tips on dealing with diabetes, various allergies, high blood pressure, etc.”

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March 2011 issue | Appears on page 48

Apartment rental tips

In the last three issues, we printed subscribers’ advice on renting apartments outside of the US. This month we lead with some practical advice by a reader followed by appraisals of specific apartments. We’ll do the same next month.

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February 2011 issue | Appears on page 42

Apartment rental tips

ITN asked subscribers for advice on renting apartments outside of the US. A number of comments were printed in the December ’10 and January ’11 issues. Presented this month are things to consider and questions to ask a property owner or rental agency when booking a particular apartment, plus concerns about payments.

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January 2011 issue | Appears on page 44

Apartment rental tips

ITN is presenting subscribers’ advice on renting vacation apartments (outside of the US). Last month we covered the advantages and disadvantages of renting. This month we’re listing the sources travelers use to find vacation rentals.

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January 2011 issue | Appears on page 50

Best ice cream

ITN asked, “Where have you had the best ice cream outside of the United States?” In the last two issues, subscribers have shared their favorite ice cream parlors in Italy and in the Western Hemisphere (sans USA). This month they take you around the world.

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December 2010 issue | Appears on page 42

Best ice cream

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November 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Best ice cream

We asked you, “Where have you had the best ice cream outside of the United States?” We requested that you name the particular shop (and include its address or approximate location) and include when you were there and the approximate price of a treat.

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November 2010 issue | Appears on page 43

Cross that bridge

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October 2010 issue | Appears on page 37

Luggage worth buying

Whether you travel with just a carry-on or also check a bag or two, what types of luggage do you travel with these days and why? A number of readers answered those questions, as shown below. (Also see Aug. ’10, pg. 39 & Sept. ’10, pg. 42.)

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October 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Cross that bridge

We gave you this assignment: name a bridge (outside of the USA) that, for whatever reasons, is exciting to cross. Tell where it is (and, if necessary, how to find it) and approximately when you were there. Did you cross it on foot? By car? By train? Include your impressions. You may write about more than one bridge.

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September 2010 issue | Appears on page 42

Luggage worth buying

Whether you travel with just a carry-on or also check a bag or two, what types of luggage do you travel with these days and why? A number of readers answered that question, as shown below. (Also see Aug. ’10, pg. 39.)

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September 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Auto rental tips

Carolyn McFarlane of Falls Church, Virginia, wrote about renting a car in Iceland with her husband and, upon returning the vehicle, being charged what she felt was an excessive amount for a small scratch on a bumper, one which they were not aware of causing (April ’10, pg. 29).

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August 2010 issue | Appears on page 39

Luggage worth buying

Whether you travel with just a carry-on or also check a bag or two, what types — and brands — of luggage do you travel with these days, and why? That was what we asked recently, with the following instructions. Describe the backpack, carry-on and/or suitcase with which you have been most satisfied.

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August 2010 issue | Appears on page 42

Cross that bridge

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June 2010 issue | Appears on page 36

Cross that bridge

We gave you this assignment: name a bridge (outside of the USA) that, for whatever reasons, is exciting to cross. Tell where it is (and, if necessary, how to find it) and approximately when you were there. Did you cross it on foot? By car? By train? Include your impressions. You may write about more than one bridge.

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