Whether you want to bring a few pints of locally made ice cream to an out-of-town friend or want to serve ice cream during an outdoor camping trip, dry ice will keep it frozen for extended periods without an electric freezer. You can even bring a small amount of dry ice on a plane -- check with your airline for its rules on the maximum amount of dry ice allowed. Dry ice can be purchased by the pound at many big-box retailers, at supermarkets and from ice merchants.
Travel on an Airplane With a Pug Dog
Thanks to their squished little noses, pugs have some respiratory issues that can be enhanced in the high altitudes of an airplane. This doesn't mean your pug can never travel with you by plane, it just means that you need to know the steps to take care of your pug on flights in order to ensure you and your pug have a safe and comfortable trip.
Claim Tax Credit for Travel Expenses
Whether you are in business for yourself or you are an employee, you are entitled to take credit for your qualified travel expenses in the form of tax deductions. It is important to understand the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules regarding travel expense deductions and use them to your advantage at tax time. To substantiate your deductions, keep careful records of your allowable travel costs throughout the tax year.
Travel by Plane With a Guitar
In 2009, Canadian musician Dave Carroll posted an online video about his experience of trying to get United Airlines to repair or replace a guitar he says baggage handlers working for the company had broken at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The video caught the attention of the Chicago Sun Times and 170,000 YouTube viewers in its first three days online. Hearing stories like this can make flying more stressful when taking a guitar along on a trip; but by taking just a few extra precautions, you can ensure your guitar arrives at your destination in one piece.
Be a Travel Consultant
According to PayScale.com, almost 57 percent of travel consultants say they are content with their jobs. A travel consultant is another name for a travel agent. A consultant works one on one with customers to plan their ideal trip--for business or pleasure. Travel consultants may work for a large agency or have an office of their own. It is not uncommon for businesses to hire a travel consultant to work as a contracted employee to plan all their business travel needs as well. To become a travel consultant, a four-year degree in tourism and hospitality management is an option, but is not mandatory.