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“ He that traveleth into a country before he hath some entrance into the language, goeth to school, and not to travel.”
Philosopher Frances Bacon Sr., born in England in January 1561, died in 1626

JSG thanks our readers for being patient travelers and allowing us to combine the March and April issues. Travel plans, life and a few computer glitches are responsible for this two-month issue. We promise, next time we’ll send a note letting you know we’re up and running — probably in another country — and that the next letter will arrive soon.

As usual, we have more than a few stories in this issue. We also have good news for our readers and for JSG.com. Mr. Joseph Swinea’s fifth-grade class has an assignment — and we are the beneficiaries. It seems the Berlin-based students are going on vacation. Some of the youngsters came from Italy, Germany, England, America and other exotic locales before settling in Germany. Each will return with stories and pictures. Mr. Swinea is using this as an English and writing assignment. We’ll see the fruits — and pictures — of their travels in the next issues. Thank you, Mr. Swinea, for allowing JSG to participate in your students’ homework. (JSG staff would also like to thank Naeem Randhawa for creating such a kid- and adult-friendly travel e-zine. This is only one of the requests we’ve had from teachers.).

Photo of Mike and Mr. Joseph Swinea at the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin

JUSTSAYGO DESTINATIONS It’s not a city, or a state of mind. In this issue JSG readers can travel for a little weight loss… visit Maine, not for the scenery, but for the shopping… Goa, an appropriate name for a spot in India… Brussels anyone? No, not the sprouts.
		In Search of a Vacation to Shed Pounds Arvin Steinberg traveled to North Carolina in search of a weight loss secret. Read about what he found from an out-of-print book by a well-known German-born doctor. More

		Freeport, Maine…Shoppers Paradise The secret’s out and Crystal and Mark Plummer found it - Freeport Maine’s L.L. Bean outlet. Most New Englanders know about the secret shop (and a few other name-brand outlets nearby). The Plummers pull the plug on the well-kept shoppers’ paradise and tell us about a few fun activities provided by L.L.Bean, which even some New Englanders don’t know about. More

		One Week in India’s Coastal Paradise Rajdeep Battcharjee finds paradise in Goa, located in India’s western region. See why it’s better known as the land of sun, sea and sand. More

		Next Stop... Brussels JSG managing editor Carol Sorgen shares her experience in Brussels, Europe’s centrally-located hub. More

March… April… May… June… every month is perfect for travel. Join JSG staffers and hit the road. Then share your journey with us. More

JUSTSAYGO FIESTA Vivienne Mackie, Fiesta Editor lists holiday, carnivals and parties all over the world. Visit http://justsaygo.com/fiesta/fiesta.html for Vivienne's favorites.
		Australia Day, Update from Adelaide On 26th January 1788, Arthur Phillip, in charge of eleven ships, landed at what is now Circular Quay, in Sydney, Australia. This was probably the first visit to those shores since their discovery... More

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TALK TRAVEL by TraveLetter Editor Denise Dube
Farewell to an honorable companion... More

Is there something you'd like to share with us, write to Talk Travel at denise@justsaygo.com.

TRAVEL EASE — Travel Product Reviews

Men’s Long-Sleeve Hemingway Shirt, 11-Pocket Vest and Explorer Cargo Pants, by Ron Stern

Trying to pack bulky clothes to prevent checking luggage is always a problem. TravelSmith’s answer is its long-sleeve Hemingway shirt, 11-pocket travel vest and Cargo pants.

Made of a rayon and polyester blend, the Hemingway shirt is lightweight, wrinkle-resistant and takes little room in a suitcase. Its soft cotton was cool in the warm Florida weather and comfortably warm in the evening, as the temperatures dropped.

pants TravelSmith’s packable explorer cargo pants are as light as a feather, machine washable and dry quickly. An inadvertent stain came off quickly, with just a slight bit of soap and water. The pants dried in 20 minutes and I was off to my next event.

vest As a photojournalist I found the 11-pocket vest perfectly suited to my last trip. Its innovative technology repels water and allows it to dry six times faster than ordinary cotton. So you can chuck the photographic day bag and fill your pockets with almost everything needed. In my case, the pockets were crammed with camera lenses, cleaning cloths, gum, sunscreen and a host of other small but necessary items.

Travelsmith 22" Lightweight Ballistic Luggage, by Ron Stern and Denise Dube

suitcases Ron took Travelsmith's lightweight ballistic rolling luggage on a recent trip to Sarasota, Florida. Denise took off for colder climates and packed the same piece for a Montreal stay. Both are happy to recommend this piece to fellow travelers. The 22-inch piece provides the convenience of a carry on, but supplies enough room for a three to five-day stay in a cold or warm climate.

Many rolling pieces suffer from two design flaws: poorly constructed handles that become wobbly over time, or wheels that end up cracking or breaking. Everyone can always hear you coming with the latter as the wheels make a clop, clop, clop sound over the hard floors.

TravelSmith's model, however, rolled smoothly. The double frame-type handle was solid and extended long enough to be rolled by somebody more than six feet tall – like Ron – and for a woman a few inches over five feet – like Denise. The lightweight material and frame made it a true delight both on and off the plane and will be a standard item on future trips – for both travelers.

Next month TravelSmith wows Denise Dube with TravelSmith pants and a slimming dress that works better than any diet plan.

Is there something you'd like reviewed? Let us know before buying a new travel item. We'll let you know if it meets JSG's standards.

PHANTASTIC PHOTOS

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"Tennis Anyone? " by Vivienne Mackie

Do you have a photo that deserves a spot on this page? Send it to denise@justsaygo.com. We'll post it here and send you a JustSayGo.Com TraveLetter prize.

TRAVEL TIP — Timing Medications, by Keith Kellett
I’ve got to be careful with my medication. Normally, I take a tablet around the same time every day. It doesn’t matter if I skip a day, but it could be dangerous if I take more than one in a 24-hour period.

This doesn’t usually matter, but when I have to cross several time-zones, problems arise. I get around that and keep track of the time I should take my tablet by simply keeping a clock set at the time of my departure. It doesn’t need to be my wristwatch or alarm clock; there are clocks on my mobile phone and my PDA that do just as well.

Remember to check archived stories for more information. You can reach us at denise@justsaygo.com.

TRAVEL Q&A
Have any travel or security questions that need answering? Chances are we've “been there, done that.” Email us with questions and we'll get the answers. Remember to check archived stories too for more information. Email us at denise@justsaygo.com.

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