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Calgary, AB T2J 5N8
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Things that make you go . . . hmmmm!
Did you know that dueling between two people is legal in Paraguay, South America?
However, both parties have to be enrolled as blood donors and medical staff has to be at hand!
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Did
you know that there are no flies or mosquitoes in Havana?
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Did you know it is illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon' in France?
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Did you know the well known Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, is one of the largest markets in the world?
It covers an area of 27 acres and one can buy anything from a pin to an elephant here.
Oh, and as the name suggests, it is open only on the weekends!
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Did you know that yodeling originated in Switzerland when one farmer wanted
to communicate with the another farmer on the next mountain?
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Did you know the neck tie was invented in Croatia?
It is called cravat there, and comes from the word 'croat'.
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Did you know the traffic police in South Korea are required to report all the bribes that they receive from motorists?
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Did you know the Czech Republic is the number one beer-brewing nation in the world?
The Czech people are the heaviest consumers of beer with the average person drinking 43 gallons of beer annually, which is more than any other country in the world!
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You probably already know the 2,080-pound Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is cracked, right?
But, did you know the crack happened the very first time it was rung in 1776 due to a casting flaw?
Oops!
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Did you know the mortar used to bind the stones of The Great Wall of China was made of sticky rice flour? 
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Travel Tips
More random Travel Tips.
No rhyme or reason, just ramdom tips!
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Brazil's most famous novelist, Paulo Coelho, has some
not-so-common tips
for travellers: forget museums and hang out in bars.
"People feel obliged to go to museums because they learned as children that travelling was about seeking out that kind of culture", he says, "whereas popping into a local pub and striking up a conversation is the way to really get to know a place".
Not bad advice!
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Walk Before You Look!
When you're in a new city and you come out from a train or bus station, airport, etc., don't stop right outside of the station to get your bearings - this will immediately signal that you don't know where you're going, and you're probably a tourist.
You're an immediate target!
Try to walk a bit away from the entrance before getting your map or phone out to search for local restaurants, or what have you.
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Stop Using Your Back Pocket
It's the first place any pickpocket will check - and short of putting a loaded mousetrap in there (not recommended if you forget and sit down), the best way to deal with the dangers of having a back pocket is to never use it.
And if putting money in the back pocket of your pants is a habit you can't seem to break, grab some needle and thread and sew it shut!
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Packing Jewellery
You can keep your small necklaces and chains safe and tangle free by packing them in plastic wrap.
Put a piece of plastic wrap on a hard surface, and place your chains on top of it.
Then, take another piece of plastic wrap, and put that on top of your chains.
Seal the two pieces of plastic wrap by running your hands around the edges and over the chains, then just roll the entire thing up and pack it!
Leaking Liquids?
When packing liquids like toiletries and other items, avoid leaks and spills by placing a square of plastic wrap over the opening before putting the lid on.
It's just another layer of protection.
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Hair Ties
Put your hair ties on a carabiner to keep them all in one place and easy to grab.
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Save Your Earrings
Use a pill box to keep your earrings from getting scratched during transit.
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To prevent your pressed powder, blush or eye shadow from cracking during your travels, place a flat cotton wool pad in between the pressed powder and the lid.
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Watch Out
For These Scams
The Missing Cash
Russia
How it works:
A pedestrian bumps against you and you notice he or she has dropped something.
You, being a polite Canadian, pick it up with the intent to return it.
That's when you find out you've got a bagful of banknotes and a bagful of trouble!
The "careless" cash-dropper will accuse you of removing some of the money; which, of course, you didn't.
Ultimately, the bad guy turns out to be willing to forget the whole incident in exchange for a fistful of rubles.
What you can do:
Don't be afraid to call someone a crook, loudly, and walk away.
Often the last thing they want is for the police to become involved, because the police know about most of these scams already.
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"Official" Uniformed Agents
Bangkok
How it works:
One of the lesser-known scams occurs at Bangkok's main train station,
Hua Lamphong.
Phony agents standing in the area outside the station offer to help tourists book their train tickets.
They will take you to a nearby travel agent and pretend to call the train booking office.
After the call, you are informed that the trains are full and it will be necessary to travel to your destination by tour bus instead.
But, no worries - the travel agent is happy to sell you a ticket on
their tour bus!
Obviously, the phony agent and the travel agent are in it together, just to sell you a ticket on one of their buses.
What you can do:
Always buy your train tickets at a ticket booth.
Train officers in Thailand are
never going to be as generous as to come out and assist passengers outside the station!
Broken Taxi Meter
How it works:
You probably already know about this scam, but it's so prevalent, it bears repeating.
Cab drivers near airports or train stations are known to pull this scam, but it can happen anywhere.
When you get into a taxi and start to drive, the driver will inform you that the meter is broken and charge you a ridiculous price - to the tune of 100's of dollars if you're not careful!
Seriously, we hear about this happening over and over again - all over the world - so stay aware.
What you can do:
Negotiate rates ahead of time, or ensure the meter is in fact working before you get in the car.
If the taxi driver refuses to turn on the meter, or tells you it's cheaper without the meter, get out and opt for another driver.
Not all cab drivers are scammers, you just may have to search for the good ones.
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The Pipestone Patter
April 2018
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Welcome Back Loyal Readers!
Welcome back everyone.
It's always such a pleasure to touch base with you again.
This month - it's April already! - Pipestone Travel Store is going to be doing some spring cleaning!
(And I promise you, Spring
is coming. Sooner or later, it is going to
have to show up, right? Right?)
We have to make some room for all the fabulous new Spring stock that is coming, or, in some cases, is already here!
So this Newsletter is going to focus on some wonderful sales and promotions we have put in place.
Keep reading to find out all about how you can save yourself some money on some of our most popular items.
And then, come in and check these sales out!
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Spotlight On ...
I barely even know what to say here.
As I write this, it's sunny and 5 degrees outside.
Yesterday it was freezing cold.
Tomorrow? Who knows!
However, I think we all have to agree that the weather
has been on the cold side for the past few months.
And, although we all
hope it warms up tomorrow - and stays that way - we have to be prepared for the fact that instead, it
could snow!
Why am I going on and on about the weather, you may ask?
Because we have a
GREAT DEAL on some Tilley Merino Wool Hats right now, and when we
are having one of our cold days, these hats are invaluable!
They are made of 100% merino wool - which is very warm without being bulky - and it's incredibly soft.
Merino wool is made up of exceptionally fine fibers, which make it the softest wool available.
Being so extremely fine, they are able to bend far more than other coarser wool fibers.
It also has higher elasticity that helps prevent garments made with Merino wool from losing their shape.
So, you can see why these Merino Wool hats would be so great!
Even better?
Right now, they are on sale for
These one-size-fits-all hats come in a variety of colours.
The Radar Cap has a bill on it, and the Toque can be worn as a slouch hat or folded up for a beanie styling.
I wear my Radar Cap every day when I take my dogs out for a walk, and believe me, it is the warmest hat I own. I love it!
Radar Cap
Colours: Black and Charcoal
Regular Price: $65.00
Sale Price: $39.00!
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Toque
Colours: Black, Charcoal, Magenta
Navy, Royal Blue and Teal
Regular Price: $45.00
Sale Price: $27.00
We have a fair amount of hats in the store right now; but, as you all know, these deals tend to disappear in a hurry.
So come see us right away for the best selection.
If you don't get a chance to wear your hat this winter, I promise you - you are going to be so glad you have it next winter!
Sale prices are in effect while supplies last, and
All Sales are Final.
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Pretty Woman
It's baaaack! 
Yes, indeed. It's that time again.
We are overstocked on our Pretty Woman tops and dresses, and I'll tell you why that's such great news for you!
Well, because we're going to offer you a tremendous discount on these wrinkle-resistant, light-weight, very stylish pieces.
Normally, these tops and dresses would be priced between $64.95 and $119.95.
But right now, you can add them to your wardrobe for only
each
piece!
I mean, can you even believe it?
These pieces not only great for travelling with, but also for wearing around our beautiful city.
Now, full disclosure here. We do have a few pieces in Medium and Large sizes, but the bulk of our stock falls in the X-Large, 1XL and 2XL sizes.
So, if the dress fits - it can be yours at an incredible low price.
Why not come on in and take a look? Trust me, you don't want to miss this!
Sale prices are in effect, on selected pieces, while supplies last, and all Sales are Final.
P.S.: Photos shown are for style only. The colours and prints may not be what is available in-store.
Also, Jack Nicholson is not for sale at any price!
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Tales from the Road
If someone asked you what was on your bucket list, or what you want to do when you retire, what would you say?
If I had to venture a guess, I would bet that probably half the people asked those questions would answer that "Travel" was one of the top 10 items on their lists.
In fact, the percentage might even be higher.
Any random sampling I could do would obviously be skewed, because I work in a Travel Store, and I'm always around travellers.
But, it probably wouldn't be too far off the mark to say that somewhere around 70 to 75% of people want to travel - or to continue to travel.
Think about that.
Today, the concept of "travel" is so commonplace as to be taken for granted.
When I was young - which, by the way, was not all
that long ago - no one travelled.
If you were really lucky, your family might get to take a road trip when your Dad got his two weeks of vacation in the summertime. And for us, that certainly didn't happen every summer.
When I was in my early teen years, I remember my Mom and Dad went to Mexico.
Mexico!
Just the idea of it was mind-boggling at the time. In fact, they were the first couple in our neighbourhood who went to Mexico.
It just wasn't done.
After all, it was a long, long way away.
And, it was a foreign country, where they spoke a different language - a language none of us knew or could understand.
And, of course, everyone knew that their food and water would make you sick. It's not called Montezuma's revenge for nothing!
No one could even really understand why they wanted to go to Mexico.
But, I remember thinking it was the coolest thing imaginable!
I was so proud to have parents who would just go ahead and do something like that.
And, you know what?
They had a wonderful time!
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Handy Gadget
Speaking of Spring Cleaning, here is yet another instance where our need for room and organization, is your chance to keep a little more money in your -
RFID protected - purse!
Beside U bags are made with a 70D nylon fa
 bric that offers enhanced tear and abrasion resistance.
They are light-weight and water resistant, making them perfect for travel!
All style comes with an RFID blocking pocket inside to keep your credit cards protected. They also have a fabric lining and a detachable security whistle.
Some styles even come with a locking main compartment and a key clip.
They all come with style, functionality - and affordability!
Right now, all our Beside U bags are on sale for
Amazing, right?
Oh, and don't forget that Mother's Day is just around the corner.
Wouldn't your Mom love one of these great bags?
We get our spring cleaning
done, and you get a start on your Mother's Day shopping. It's a win-win situation!
Sale prices are in effect while supplies last,
and All Sales are Final.
Steph
Regular Price: $69.95
Sale Price: $41.97
Jodi
Regular Price: $79.95
Sale Price: $47.97
Leanna
Regular Price: $89.95
Sale Price: $53.97
Lucia
Regular Price: $95.95
Sale Price: $57.57
Ezra
Regular Price: $103.95
Sale Price: 62.37
Taylor
Regular Price: $109.95
Sale Price: $65.97
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ReturnMe™
It's a traveller's worst nightmare!
You're half way around the world, and you lose your luggage, or your phone, or your camera, or your iPad!
What are the chances you're ever going to see your long lost item again?
Well, maybe better than you think.
ReturnMe™ is the World's Largest Global Recovery company which helps return lost items to their rightful owners.
ReturnMe's system is simple, convenient, confidential and rewarding!
Over 80% of bags protected by ReturnMe get returned!
Attach these beautiful tags to any bag such as your luggage, carry on bags, school bags, laptop bags and more.
Confidential and secure, as your name, number and address are not printed on the tag like conventional luggage tags.
Finders from around the world are motivated to contact ReturnMe 24/7 when your bag is found.
We then connect you with the finder or arrange to have your bag shipped back to you from anywhere in the world!
We even reward the finder for their help!
Bag tags are epoxy domed and come with a 5 year warranty against cracking, fading or chipping.
Protect your valuables today before it's too late!
ReturnMe's recovery service includes:
- 1 epoxy domed steel bag tag with steel metal loop
- Life-Time registration (NO Annual fees ever)
- Unlimited number of recoveries
- 24/7 instant email notification of your lost item
- ReturnMe reward to finder ($20 gift card)
- PLUS for the first 12 months, ReturnMe will ship back your found item from anywhere in the world FREE of charge (VIP Service)
The Gadget Pack offers great value by including 4 ReturnMe recovery tags in one convenient pack.
Pack includes:
- 2 Round Vinyl Laminated Label Tags
- 2 Medium Vinyl Laminated Label Tags
Medium Tag - 2 Pack
Available in Black and Silver
$4.95
Classic Bag Tag
Available in Silver
$7.95
Gadget Pack
Available in Black and Silver
$14.95
Now this definitely falls under the category of something you would rather have and not need, rather than something you need and not have!
Want more information?
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