Article: When traveling spontaneously, a few minor mishaps are bound to happen: you won't find lodging until late at night, a restaurant praised by a local will end up being disappointing, or a trail you've decided to hike may be closed seasonally. View these frustrating situations as opportunities rather than disappointments. For example, if a restaurant isn't enjoyable, leave and wander through a food-heavy district of town until you find a better place to dine. If you can't spend the day hiking, rent a car and drive through the countryside instead. One of the major benefits of spontaneous traveling is that unexpected changes of plans become part of the norm. Leave yourself open to this, and enjoy where the trip takes you. Being open and flexible also allows for optimizing vacation time. A rigid schedule may not allow for spending less time at places that are not of high interest, and more time at another. Plan to spend some of your travel time simply wandering through new regions of a city or rural district. This will lead you to interesting local markets, shops, restaurants, and scenic vistas that you likely would not have found if you hadn't wandered spontaneously. Opening your travel plans to the unexpected will yield unanticipated discoveries and bring a sense of independence. If you do end up seriously lost, don't panic. Avoid areas that seem unsafe or feel uncomfortable, and use your phone or map to find your way back to your hotel or hostel. If you're lost in a town or city, you can call a cab (or find someone to call a cab for you), or book an Uber on your phone. It's important to consider safety issues when wandering through a foreign city or region. If a part of a city makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instinct and leave. Always have an idea of how far from your hotel or hostel you are by car, and avoid getting lost in areas without a phone or internet signal. You can find out about many of these in local "weeklies" or weekly newspapers, which will contain listings for upcoming concerts, shows, film screenings or theater performances, and other types of local entertainment that you wouldn't find out about otherwise. These events will be largely devoid of tourists, and so will give your spontaneous travel a more authentic, local feel. These local events could include large concerts or musical festivals, cultural holidays (e.g. Day of the Dead), religious holidays, food festivals, sporting events, or any other number of local events. On the other hand, large holidays, festivals, or holiday weekends may increase your travel costs or increase congestion on highways. An increase in a city's populationsay, due to a large ongoing music festivalwill also make hotel and hostel rooms both more scarce and more expensive. If you're traveling with a group, many places, including hotels, theaters, sports stadiums, day-tours, and concert venues, may be inclined to offer you a discounted rate, since you'll be bringing several paying customers. Once you're on the ground in a city or region, ask around (or check the weekly newspaper) to see if you can negotiate a group rate for an activity. If you plan ahead before you travel, you can take advantage of a group hotel discount through a site like HotelPlanner or even directly through a hotel website itself.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be open to the unexpected and to changing plans. Enjoy wandering or getting lost. Take advantage of local events and festivals. Ask about group travel deals.

Problem: Article: Most small canker sores heal on their own in a week or two. You may need medical help if you have multiple ulcers, very large ulcers, your pain is severe, your sores do not heal after three weeks or they spread, or you develop a fever. See your doctor or your dentist there are many medications and treatments that can help. Your doctor or dentist can help you make sure your problem is actually a mouth ulcer, and not a tooth abscess or a rare form of oral cancer. You can get some pain medications over-the-counter, but others require a prescription. It's best to ask your healthcare provider which medication is best for you to use. There are numerous pastes, creams, liquids, and gels on the market that can ease the pain and speed healing of mouth ulcers. Use a product containing one of the following ingredients: Fluocinonide (Lidex, Vanos) Benzocaine (Anbesol, Kank-A, Zilactin-B, Orabase) Hydrogen peroxide (Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse, Peroxyl) If you have multiple ulcers, a mouth rinse may be easier than applying gel to each individual sore. Ask your doctor or dentist about getting a mouth rinse containing dexamethasone or lidocaine. These can both ease pain, and dexamethasone can also reduce inflammation. You may need oral medication if your ulcers don't heal with other treatments. Talk to your doctor about your options, and let them know about your health history and any medications you take. Some medicines for other ailments can be used to treat stubborn mouth ulcers, such as sucralfate (Carafate) and colchicine. Your doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids if you have severe ulcers that won't heal. These can have many side effects and are usually a last resort. Alert your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have an autoimmune disease; you might be better suited to another treatment. Your doctor may cauterize your ulcers with a chemical or instrument. This destroys the damaged tissue, and may relieve pain and speed healing. Ask your doctor or dentist if this option is right for you. If you're low in any nutrients, your mouth ulcers may return. Talk to your doctor about whether you should take a supplement for folate, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, zinc, or any vitamins. This may help prevent recurring sores. Your doctor can check if you're deficient in any nutrients by taking a blood sample.
Summary: See your doctor if the sores are large or extremely painful. Ask for topical pain medication. Request a medicated mouth rinse. Take prescribed medication if your sores won't heal. Get your ulcers medically cauterized. Take a supplement to prevent recurrence.

Educate them on the benefits of recycling, conserving energy, and eco-friendly transportation options. Appeal to their concerns as parents, older siblings, or aunts/uncles. If they don't consider themselves environmentalists, ask them to take these measures so that the children in their lives will have a decent future. A great way to spread information is by going door-to-door. If you want to hand out pamphlets, make sure that you use recycled paper. Consider hosting a meeting or presentation at a community center so that you can educate a bunch of people at once. It only takes two minutes to send an email to your state and national representatives, but why stop there? Attend town hall, city council, and school board meetings to voice your concerns in public. Ask your senator/representative/MP why they voted to expand oil drilling. Tell your city council you'd like to see a bus or light rail system. Ask your school board to adopt an anti-idling policy on school grounds. If you are still a kid, consider talking to your school principal or student council. They may find solutions for saving energy and paper. Search online for organizations urging corporations to divest (remove their money) from pipelines and other fossil-fuel projects. This includes banks, credit card companies, and boards overseeing pensions. For example, if your bank or credit card company funds these projects, tell them you will do business with more responsible companies if they don't divest.
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Talk to your friends and neighbors. Contact your elected officials. Join the divestment movement.