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Let’s say you have an upcoming trip to New York. If you’re flying overseas you obviously want to avoid jetlag, but how are you going to prevent it? I wish I knew the answer to that before travelling to the U.S. for the first time. Luckily I came across Howcast, a great site where you can watch fun and high-quality how-to videos on everything from Arts & Media to Environment, Food & Drink, Mind & Body and, of course, Travel. Howcast’s videos tell you exactly how to do something with no risk of misunderstandings.  

Note: For some reason the Howcast versions didn’t work on this WordPress blog, so I used the equivalent YouTube videos instead.

How To Pack Everything For Your Vacation Into a Carry-on

This video gives terrific tips on how to travel light. Why carry more than you need?

How To Avoid Jetlag

Who doesn’t want to avoid jetlag?

How To Pretend You’re a Real New Yorker  

I couldn’t help but laugh when I watched this one.

How To Take A Cab in New York City

Even though walking is a great way to discover Manhattan, you do need to know how to catch a cab in New York City.

How To Dance Without Embarrassing Yourself

Last night in town and you want to hit the dance floor. This video is a must for everyone who doesn’t know how to dance.

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