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k&k tourist tips 71 -
guard your gadgets

In show 71 we talk about the various gadgets you might take with you when you travel (cameras, phones, mp3 players, video cameras), and give some tips on how to keep them safe!







k&k tourist tips 46 -
thieves ARE operating in this area

Although it seems that we're stating the obvious in show 46, we feel that it's important that we remind travellers that the signs telling you that "thieves are operating in this area" are there for a reason. And of course we throw in some pertinent examples as a small reminder of what can happen if you're not careful...

k&k tourist tips 43 -
review the road rules

If you're renting a car as you travel around Europe, it's important to review the road rules of the various countries that you're visiting, and we talk about how and why you should do that in show 43.

k&k tourist tips 42 -
carry an extra ticket

When you're taking the métro around Paris, you'll usually be armed with some tourist tickets that will let you come and go as you please. But in show 42 we suggest a tip that might help you get out of a tight squeeze.







k&k tourist tips 32 -
write it down

In the age of electronic wonders, we don't need to remember peoples phone numbers and addresses, or our credit card pin codes and such. But when you're travelling, it can be handy to have them written down somewhere. In show 32, we explain why!







k&k tourist tips 26 -
friendship bracelets do not a friend make

If you're planning on heading up to Sacre Coeur in Paris, make sure you listen to show 26, where we give you an important bit of advice on how to handle a special sort of heckler you might encounter at this particularly touristy spot.







k&k tourist tips 10 -
avoiding pickpocket paranoia or how to keep your stuff safe

As with any big city, Paris does have its share of pickpockets. But you don't need to go over the top and padlock your handbag to your belt in order to avoid losing your passport, credit cards, camera, money... In show 10 we talk about some of the practical things you can do to keep your stuff safe when travelling.







k&k tourist tips 5 - don't smile at a crocodile

In show 5, we talk about what happens when you smile at strangers in France, then chat about some of the cultural differences surrounding this phenomenon.







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