http://www.mousetourstravels.com/Travel-blog.html Mousetours Travel Blog keeps you up to date on our latest travel tips and trip ideas on mousetourstravels.com Changes and updates, readers additions, adventure stories too. en-us travel Thu, 10 May 2012 14:23:08 GMT Thu, 10 May 2012 14:23:08 GMT mousetourstravels.com http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-plastic-bag.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-plastic-bag.html Airport security limits you to one, one quart carry-on plastic bag for your liquids. What goes it it? What fits? Lots. Our lists show you. Maybe enough for your whole trip! Thu, 10 May 2012 14:23:06 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-road-signs.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-road-signs.html International road signs, like rules of the road, can vary from country to country. A fun look at common road signs to know before you go, and some others you may encounter. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:46:38 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/security-alert-cosmetics-packing-guide.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/security-alert-cosmetics-packing-guide.html Our security alert cosmetics packing guide gives tips on how to pack cosmetics, beauty supplies and hygiene products to comply with todays size restrictions on liquids in carry-on luggage. Sat, 05 May 2012 13:33:47 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/driving-on-the-left.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/driving-on-the-left.html Driving on the left is not hard, just different. Same if it's visa-versa for you. Things to remember if you're driving on the wrong side. Whichever that is! Fri, 04 May 2012 22:01:20 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-size.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-size.html Carry-on size for luggage matters now more than ever with airlines charging to check bags. How big can a carry on bag be? We help you figure out what you can take onboard. Fri, 04 May 2012 16:17:16 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-packing-tips.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-packing-tips.html Your trip will be more enjoyable if you travel light. Carry-on packing tips on what and how to pack, and our reasons for thinking one carry-on each is best. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:39:38 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/africa-dream-list.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/africa-dream-list.html You dream of Africa..., but it's a BIG continent. Do you want a safari or something else? Our Africa dream list gives you tips and stories to help decide where you want to go. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:29:16 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mccune.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mccune.html Looking for McCunes that moved from PA and NY to East Texas in 1830's I think. Hi Loren, Nice to hear from another member of the clan... Here's a story Tue, 01 May 2012 13:13:47 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-travel-health-vaccinations.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-travel-health-vaccinations.html Which international travel health vaccinations to get. How much time you need to get all your travel shots. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:52:21 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/foreign-language.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/foreign-language.html We just installed the Google Translate App on our iPad. We'll see how this works on upcoming trips... You can speak to it, and have it translate out loud. I tried that. It's pretty funny to hear it translate to Russian. Just make sure that you speak clearly and that the app has heard you properly... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:41:24 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/macewens.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/macewens.html Just curious, my step Uncle went to Scotland some years ago a met a few MacEwens, which was great, and he visited the remaining ruins of the MacEwen Castle. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:03:42 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-agent.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-agent.html Some trips are easy to plan on your own. For others, you really should think about using a travel agent. Why you might want a professional's help. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:23:26 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/castles.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/castles.html Staying in castles and manor houses might be a travel splurge, but for the romance and ambience, they're worth it once in a while... and not always as expensive as you think. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:59:15 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/cowal-highland-gathering-scotland.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/cowal-highland-gathering-scotland.html The Cowal Highland Gathering bills itself as the largest most spectacular highland games in the world! It's held at Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula... that's Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:28:37 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/hotel-tips.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/hotel-tips.html Hotel tips to help you choose. What kind? To reserve or not? What about hidden fees? What are hotels called in foreign counties? Explore these questions. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:09:19 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/bed-and-breakfast-translated.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/bed-and-breakfast-translated.html Bed and Breakfast translated into foreign languages... the words may look different, but you want to find a B&B, so what are B-and-Bs called in a foreign language? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:40 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/adaptors-and-converters.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/adaptors-and-converters.html Electrical adaptors and converters are essential travel items for your packing list. Learn what they are and how to choose the right ones... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:04:24 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/dual-voltage-appliances.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/dual-voltage-appliances.html Look for dual voltage appliances when you're buying electronic devices for international travel... that way they'll work anywhere in the world. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:10:46 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/personal-item.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/personal-item.html One carry-on bag and one personal item... that's what airlines say you can take on the plane. So what IS a personal item? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:51 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/electricity-worldwide.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/electricity-worldwide.html Need to know about electricity worldwide for travel? Electricity around the world is delivered differently. Our travel tips prepare you, so you'll be in charge, or at least charged up... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:13:36 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/bed-and-breakfast.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/bed-and-breakfast.html Bed and Breakfast, B&B or guest house. They're great places to stay in on your travels, but you should know what to look for and what to expect from this type of accommodation? We'll tell you. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:57:50 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/big-hotels.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/big-hotels.html Big hotels can be expensive, but they many have a great location and be cheaper than you think. When you should consider staying in one. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:36:45 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/hostels.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/hostels.html They're just hostels now; not necessarily youth hostels. Why you might want to consider this alternative for budget travelers. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:23:47 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/types-of-accommodations.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/types-of-accommodations.html Travelers have quite a choice of types of accommodations to choose from - from high end to budget. What are your options? Explore them here.... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:50:03 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mont-saint-michel.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mont-saint-michel.html Mont Saint Michel, Abbey church, island town, tourist attraction. It may be crowded, but every traveler should see Mont Saint-Michel. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:03:24 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/drive-through-normandy.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/drive-through-normandy.html A drive through Normandy France will take you from the Bayeux Tapestry to the D-Day Beaches to Mont Saint Michel... quite a spectrum of history. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:45:47 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-advisories.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-advisories.html Travel Advisories can be warnings or alerts. Governments issue them to warn you and keep you safe... Learn to read between the lines... what to do with each... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:05:43 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/pacific-coast-highway.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/pacific-coast-highway.html The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as the PCH and California Highway 1, can be a destination in itself. Highlights to explore in the section from Los Angeles to Cambria. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:37:21 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-memories-at-christmas.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-memories-at-christmas.html We've found a way to enjoy travel memories at Christmas. When Thanksgiving is over, we get to decorating for the Christmas season... and we are able Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:50:07 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/packing-medications.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/packing-medications.html Packing medications for your travels - tips for getting meds through airport security in carry-on luggage. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:01:49 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/one-liter-plastic-bag.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/one-liter-plastic-bag.html Are you confused about that one liter plastic bag (or one quart bag if you're in the U.S.)? What the rules are so you can understand them... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:29:18 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/fatigue-after-flights.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/fatigue-after-flights.html Flying can leave you feeling done in even if you don't cross time zones. Why you feel fatigue after flights even without jet lag. How to counteract it. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:52:16 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/booking-a-flight.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/booking-a-flight.html When booking a flight, look for more than the cheapest fare. Tips from an airline agent on things to watch out for... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:44 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/malaria.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/malaria.html Malaria is a problem in many areas around the world. Don't ignore this. Advice on where to find if you need malaria pills for travel and which anti-malarial medication to take. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:09:44 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/sustainable-tourism.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/sustainable-tourism.html Sustainable tourism protects the cultures you're traveling to see... Eco-travel caring for the people and the environment. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:36:01 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/green-travel.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/green-travel.html Little things you do can make your travel green travel. Tips to make little changes that can make a big difference with the environment. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:22:43 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/where-you-want-to-go.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/where-you-want-to-go.html Deciding where you want to go on your holiday. Practical tips for trip planning... things to think about to choose the right destination so you enjoy your vacation. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:31:44 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/choosing-your-destination.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/choosing-your-destination.html Trip planning is half the fun of traveling. Choosing your destination is at the top of your list. Tips on what to think about when you're planning your trip. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:17:54 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/2011-travels.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/2011-travels.html Our 2011 travels took us to new and wondrous countries around the world. Brief descriptions show these countries are easy to travel in... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:03:43 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/surviving-holiday-flights.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/surviving-holiday-flights.html Need help surviving holiday flights? Fly through any peak travel season easily with our travel tips. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:07:30 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/a-widows-pension-and-the-civil-war-a-clan-mcewan-story.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/a-widows-pension-and-the-civil-war-a-clan-mcewan-story.html John McEwan born in 1833 was a sober man. He was born in Blackford, Perthshire. In 1857, along with his brother Peter, John set sail on the Cultivator Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:12:16 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/border-crossings.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/border-crossings.html Border crossings can be easy to frustrating depending on where in the world you are and how you arrive at the border... What to expect... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:23:16 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/collecting-passport-stamps.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/collecting-passport-stamps.html Collecting passport stamps is not a thing of the past... you may not get them in Europe, but you can get plenty in other parts of the world. How to get a bunch in Africa and great travel memories... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:45:58 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/when-to-go.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/when-to-go.html When to go? Once you've decided on a destination, you need to research when the weather will be good, when then animals migrate, when the crowds are gone or when the festivals are. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:07:06 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/rental-car.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/rental-car.html We love traveling with a rental car. Tips on renting or not. What to expect... questions to ask yourself and the rental car agency before you reserve. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:02:05 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-travel-health-tips.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/international-travel-health-tips.html Which vaccinations to get, which prescriptions to fill... International travel health tips about diseases to be on the alert for, the water, jet lag and more. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:21:41 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/country-list.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/country-list.html Enthusiastic travelers keep a country list to keep track of where they've been. Here's ours and links to pages we've written about some of the places we've visited. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:14:48 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mccuin.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/mccuin.html My name is Sean McCuin and here is another spelling, I have traced the name back quite a ways back and am constantly digging. I am searching for contacts Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:14:23 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-preparation-checklist.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-preparation-checklist.html We told you why you should use one, here's our travel preparation checklist... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:29:57 GMT http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-in-america.html http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-in-america.html Travel in America starts in the USA... and explores our some of neighbors north and south too. USA travel tips and stories about destinations around both North and South America. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:02:27 GMT