Travel Hacking: How I Travel Twice As Far For Nearly Nothing from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Find free accommodation all around the world
Know how to skip airport lines and skip the queue (us only)
Know how to make money while on the road to fund your travels!
Spot certain scams and tricks that fool many travelers

Learn how to eat cheap
Travel on less than $30 a day in a lot of different countries around the world!
Travel safe, fun and cheap

Find free accommodation all around the world
Know how to skip airport lines and skip the queue (us only)
Know how to make money while on the road to fund your travels!
Spot certain scams and tricks that fool many travelers
Learn how to eat cheap
Travel on less than $30 a day in a lot of different countries around the world!
Travel safe, fun and cheap

Syllabus

In this section I want you to get excited about traveling and the different opportunities it provides you. I offer some free stuff and resources to help you out on your travel hacking journey

Welcome to the course! So happy you're here and I hope you're ready and raring to go on your next adventure. This is the time where you want to get excited about your adventures!

If you want to travel the world on a budget and have the most amazing experiences, then this course is for you.

I'm Adrian Landsberg and in this course I'm going to show you the exact techniques, tips and tricks that I've used to travel the world ticking crazy adventures off my bucket list!

Do you want to travel but think you don't have enough money? Maybe you're a first time traveler and you're a little scared to travel solo? Want to know how to get free accommodation?

I'm going to teach you all this and more, taking from my own experiences traveling abroad. I cover everything from getting cheap flights, getting into airport lounges, travel apps and tools to make traveling easier, awesome equipment to take with you and even how to make money on the road to fund your travels!

You're getting all my knowledge from years of experience. I've literally been mugged in China, I've traveled Asia on under $30 a day and had many crazy fun times, but from each experience I've learned valuable lessons. Lessons that will make your travelling journey 10X better, more fulfilling, cheaper and fun.

I want you to benefit from my knowledge and travels so you can have your own amazing adventures!

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Your travel style is very important so that you know what you will be able to do and afford, where you want go, how you want to get there and how you're going to achieve it.

Part of your travel hacking journey will be all about getting the most from the least and learning how to apply that to all your adventures.

With the right attitude and travel hacking mindset, traveling the world can be extremely cheap and so much fun!

You might think packing your bag is simple. And well, it is, but there is also some cool little secrets that make life easier on the road.

The same goes for what to pack. All to often people take way to much with them! Actually this is what happens 90% of the time. So learning the vitals of what you need to take and what you can do without and buy later is an important piece of the traveling puzzle.

With a little travel hacking know how, you'll have a compact bag that you can pack and unpack in seconds and lug around with ease!

As part of your travel hacking journey, learning what countries are the cheapest is one of the best things you can do to save $$$.

Some countries are absolute bargains and will be for years to come, others are slowly getting more expensive. So get in now!

Just like which countries to go to, choosing the right times to go can save you more than double your money sometimes!

So as you can see, just choosing the right countries and when to go can save you a LOT OF MONEY. If you start off like this then you're going to have a much easier time saving money on the road!

I know before my first trip overseas, I couldn't even consider traveling by myself! Now it doesn't bother me in the slightest and actually, a lot of the time I enjoy it more.

It's really not as bad as you think. In this lesson I go through a few tips on traveling solo, how it can be more fun, how you meet amazing people and why you should definitely consider it!

NOTE: See the link provided with this lecture to see what I wrote about traveling alone and how to make it amazing!

Part of your travel hacking journey should incorporate having awesome equipment that makes things easier, cheaper, more convenient while reducing your stress levels.

In this lesson I go through 14 cool pieces of equipment that you should definitely consider taking with you on your next trip.

All pieces of equipment I have provided links for with this lecture, so check them out!

Part of travel hacking your adventures is being able to find crazy cheap flights and deals. In this lesson I show you some very cool sites that are going to save you BIG BUCKS!

It's amazing what you can find on these sites and if you're open to traveling to different places anytime, then I have some great websites to show you!

Check the links with this lecture to find out more.

Who doesn't want to know how to get into luxurious flight lounges for cheap!

At the end of a long flight or layover, something to look forward to is an awesome lounge where you get free food, wifi and a lot of the time, many other great benefits!

In this lesson i show you that with a little travel hacking knowledge and planning, you can access tonnes of airport lounges around the world!

Check out the links provided with this lecture for more information.

Don't you hate when you get to the airport and see those horrendously HUGE lines? Yeh me to!

Well with what I show you in this lesson, you can skip those lines with a little travel hacking knowledge (if you're in the USA).

This is definitely worthwhile if you're one of those people that hate waiting and would rather be doing something else!

Check out the links with this lecture to find out more about this.

Finding ways to eat cheap and healthy is a big part of your travel hacking journey. After all, you need to eat every day!

In this lesson I go through some simple but very effective tips and tricks to save you money buying and eating food.

Air Bnb is an amazing site, tool and resource. But should you use it?

This is the first way I go through on how to get FREE accommodation and it's awesome!

Depending on your comfort levels, this strategy can be so much fun! And you can use it anywhere in the world!

Check out the link with this lecture for how to get started.

Here is the second strategy I go through for getting FREE accommodation, nearly anywhere in the world.

This one varies a bit from the first strategy but it also has extra perks! Travel hacking has never been so fun!

Check out the links with this lecture for how to get started.

What you'll learn in this lesson will be an AWESOME tool to add to your travel hacking belt!

This can be one of the most fun ways to get free accommodation and sometimes even live in very EXOTIC, AMAZING LOCATIONS!

Check out the links with this lecture for how to get started.

Being able to cut costs on your transport between places can be one the best travel hacking tips you can learn. After all, moving about is one of the more expensive things about travel.

In this lesson I go through some very simple tips and techniques you can use to save money on transport and even have a bit of fun with it!

As technology gets better, so does our ability to get more things done while traveling.

In this lesson I go through just some of the awesome online tools available today that make life just that bit easier on the road.

Check out the links with this lecture.

Who would have thought that you could do so many amazing things offline?! Well that's why technology is so cool.

As part of this travel hacking course I've brought together a heap of amazing offline tools that act like they're online!

Be sure to check out the links with this lecture.

In this lesson I go through 9 travel hacking tips that can make a huge difference to how much money you save, what you get to explore and how to make your life a whole lot easier!

In this video you'll learn how to make sure your valuables stay hidden and out of site of prying eyes. Along your travel hacking adventures you'll always want to make sure that your valuables are always well protected.

If you do just a few of the things I mention in this video, you'll 'insure' yourself that much better.

Having peace of mind while traveling is one of the most important things to consider so you can actually relax and have fun!

Taking a few 'key' photos of important things is all it takes to protect yourself and make things a little less stressful.

I've been caught by more than a few scams on my traveling adventures!

And I can tell you, it sucks! So in this lesson I want to show you a few examples of scams that happened to me and how to avoid them.

Learning some parts of another language doesn't have to be huge pain in the butt!

Here I recommend a few phrases that are easily learned in pretty much every language, that will make the day-to-day of traveling that much easier and a lot more fun to!

You wouldn't believe some of the opportunities that are out there with this strategy to make money while you're traveling!

Watch the video to learn more about this travel hacking, money making technique.

You wouldn't believe the opportunities there are in and around hostels to make money.

In this lesson I go through just a few of the things you can do to make money (or get a FREE bed) in hostels with some of your own skills or nearly no skills!

Some of my most favourite websites are the 2 that I mention in this video and these are sites that you can make money from and help support your travels, if you do it right.

If you have even a small skill that you already do, then there is a very good chance you can make money with it on these sites.

Follow my strategy and you can to!

In this lesson I go through one of the ways I make money online that can make money whether you're sleeping or traveling!

It takes some upfront work but once you get going, you can hire people to help you.

This can be started by anyone. It's one of the easiest ways that I know to make money online and it's a lot of fun to.

I made nearly $60,000 from this strategy in the last 12 months and you can do the same if your put in the work, be smart and want to build yourself your very own online empire so you can travel and do more of the things you really want to do!

Check out the video for how I make money online to fund my travels!

Time to get excited about your upcoming adventures!

Start planning and go!

Origin of Pictures

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Route 66 pic (slow travel) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/caveman_92223/2982595969/

Girl drinking (drinking and partying traveler) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/pumpkinjuice/612577711/

Stonehenge (Sites and monuments traveler) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/xavier33300/14884844251/

Nature (Nature traveler) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/aigle_dore/5952249358/

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Solo travel - https://www.flickr.com/photos/tataimitra/16622747365/

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ATM - https://www.flickr.com/photos/rusty_clark/6878492962/

Sleeping in airport - https://www.flickr.com/photos/hernanpc/9113663229/

Millionaire in Vietnam - https://www.flickr.com/photos/kalleboo/6623800661/

Flight ticket - https://www.flickr.com/photos/orinrobertjohn/96228549/

Credit cards - https://www.flickr.com/photos/armydre2008/5463888252/

Hidden pockets - https://www.flickr.com/photos/calypsocrystal/5550099144/

Take photos of bag - https://www.flickr.com/photos/slgc/3770457870/

Scams - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdesilva/5206832945/

Language - https://www.flickr.com/photos/quinnanya/5889720469/

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Provides techniques to travel on a budget, which is useful for students and young adults seeking affordable travel options

Offers tips for solo travel, which can be helpful for those who are new to exploring the world independently

Includes advice on finding free accommodation and activities, which can lead to more immersive and authentic travel experiences

Covers how to avoid scams and stay safe, which is essential knowledge for worry-free travel in unfamiliar places

Explores ways to make money while traveling, which can help sustain longer trips and provide financial independence

Teaches how to find cheap flights and access airport lounges, which can significantly reduce travel expenses and enhance comfort

Reviews summary

Travel hacking fundamentals for budget travelers

According to students, this course is largely positive and well-received, particularly for those new to budget travel. Learners appreciate the practical tips provided for finding cheap flights, transport, and especially strategies for free accommodation. The instructor's enthusiasm and engaging style are frequently highlighted as positive aspects. However, some students note that parts of the course felt basic or like common sense if they had prior budget travel experience, and they desired more advanced techniques. The section on making money while traveling was criticized by some for feeling more like promotion or upsell. Some tips were also noted as geo-specific.

Instructor's style is positive and motivating.

"The instructor's enthusiasm is infectious!"

"The instructor is engaging and easy to listen to."

"The instructor is very knowledgeable and easy to follow."

Covers foundational budget travel.

"Good information overall, especially for beginners."

"Solid foundation for travel hacking. It covers the basics well."

"Highly recommend for anyone new to budget travel or looking for new ideas."

Covers multiple methods for free stays.

"The section on free accommodation was particularly helpful."

"I learned several ways to find free accommodation."

"Finding ways to get free accommodation was a key takeaway for me."

Actionable advice for budget travel.

"This course was amazing! It gave me so many practical tips for finding cheap flights and places to stay."

"Adrian shares real-world experience and practical advice."

"Practical, actionable tips for traveling cheap and safely."

Some tips may only apply regionally.

"the information on skipping airport lines seemed outdated for where I travel."

"some parts might be less relevant depending on where you are, like the US-only line skipping tip."

"The tip about skipping airport lines seemed specific to the US, which didn't apply to me."

Content on earning while traveling criticized.

"I found some of the 'making money' sections to be more like promotion for other things than solid strategies."

"The 'making money' part felt like upsell."

"the 'making money' sections to be more like promotion for other things..."

May not suit experienced travel hackers.

"Some sections felt a bit basic, and I was hoping for more advanced travel hacking techniques beyond the standard advice."

"Honestly, much of this felt like common sense if you've done any budget travel before. Was expecting more advanced hacking..."

"I was hoping for more advanced travel hacking techniques..."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Travel Hacking: How I Travel Twice As Far For Nearly Nothing with these activities:

Review Basic Budgeting Principles

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Ensure a solid understanding of budgeting to effectively manage travel funds.

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Review basic budgeting concepts.
Create a sample travel budget.

Flight Deal Hunting

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Practice finding flight deals using the websites and techniques taught in the course.

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Set up flight alerts on multiple websites.
Regularly check for deals on flexible dates and destinations.
Experiment with different search parameters.

Plan a Hypothetical Trip

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Apply the course's travel hacking techniques to plan a detailed hypothetical trip.

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Choose a destination and travel dates.
Research flights, accommodation, and activities using travel hacking strategies.
Create a detailed itinerary and budget.
Document your findings and strategies.

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Create a Travel Hacking Blog Post

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Share your knowledge and insights by writing a blog post about a specific travel hacking technique.

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Choose a travel hacking topic.
Research the topic thoroughly.
Write a clear and informative blog post.
Include practical tips and examples.

Follow Accommodation Hacking Tutorials

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Deepen your understanding of free accommodation by following tutorials on platforms like Couchsurfing or house-sitting.

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Find tutorials on Couchsurfing, house-sitting, or work exchange programs.
Follow the steps to create a profile and search for opportunities.
Practice writing compelling requests.

The Art of Travel

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Gain a deeper understanding of the motivations and psychology behind travel.

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Obtain a copy of 'The Art of Travel'.
Read the book, taking notes on key themes.
Reflect on how the book's ideas relate to your own travel experiences.

Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel

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Learn how to plan and execute long-term travel on a budget.

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Obtain a copy of 'Vagabonding'.
Read the book, focusing on sections relevant to your travel goals.
Apply the book's advice to your own travel planning.

Career center

Learners who complete Travel Hacking: How I Travel Twice As Far For Nearly Nothing will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Digital Nomad

A digital nomad is a remote worker who travels frequently, often living in different locations while working online. This course would be very useful for a digital nomad, as it teaches essential skills for saving money and maximizing travel experiences. The course dives into topics such as how to find free accommodation, eat cheaply, and travel safely, aligning with a digital nomad's need for affordable travel. The course also provides tips to find cheap flights and navigate new places. A digital nomad should find this course to be a helpful resource.

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Travel Blogger

A travel blogger creates written, visual, and video content about their travel experiences. This course, focused on budget travel and maximizing experiences, is directly applicable to the work of a travel blogger as it gives the know-how to find cheap flights, accommodations, and activities, which is vital for producing relatable content for budget-conscious audiences. The course emphasizes practical tips on saving money while traveling, which can be shared with their followers. The course also covers valuable knowledge on safety tips, and how to stay within budget, all of which is valuable to a travel blogger. A travel blogger should consider taking this course to gain a competitive advantage with travel tips.

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Travel Vlogger

A travel vlogger documents their travels on video, sharing experiences and advice with their audience, and often incorporating travel hacks. This course provides essential knowledge for a travel vlogger, as it teaches skills such as finding free accommodations and cheap flights. The course helps build a foundation on how to travel safely and economically anywhere in the world, which is helpful when producing content about safe and affordable travel, and to share travel advice. The course also covers important tips on avoiding scams, packing efficiently, and using online tools to enhance the travel experience, which a travel vlogger can share in videos with their audience. This course may be useful for any aspiring travel vlogger.

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Travel Consultant

A travel consultant advises clients on travel plans, including destinations, transportation, and lodging. This course on travel hacking can help a travel consultant offer more cost-effective options to their clients, as it provides knowledge regarding cheap flights and accommodations. The course teaches techniques for planning budget-friendly trips, which can be valuable when creating tailored itineraries for travelers with financial constraints. The course also covers skills on how to stay safe and manage travel funds, which is helpful for a travel consultant. This course may be useful for a travel consultant seeking to expand options for their clients.

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Travel Writer

A travel writer creates informative pieces about destinations, experiences, and travel-related topics. This course offers a helpful foundation for a travel writer, as it provides firsthand knowledge of budget travel strategies and tips. The knowledge of how to travel for less than $50 a day can translate into interesting articles or blog posts. The course's emphasis on unique experiences can serve as engaging content for readers. Additionally, the course covers crucial skills such as avoiding scams and finding affordable food, which may be useful for a travel writer. This course may be useful for a travel writer.

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Adventure Guide

An adventure guide leads and facilitates outdoor and adventure-based activities for groups. This course may be helpful for an adventure guide, as it teaches skills to plan and execute cost-effective travel arrangements. The course's focus on travelling on a small budget and finding free accommodation can be useful in managing their own travel expenses or when organizing group trips. Practical lessons on safety and avoiding scams are crucial for keeping themselves and their groups secure. The course teaches skills for those who wish to explore the world.

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Tour Guide

A tour guide leads groups of travelers, providing information about the culture, history, and attractions of a destination. The skills taught in this course will be helpful for a tour guide, as learning to travel on a budget is crucial, especially when working in remote and isolated locations. The course provides valuable tips for finding cheap food, accommodation, and transportation, allowing them to maximize their resources while on a tour to better serve their clients. The course imparts techniques to skip airport lines or find cheap flights, which can be helpful when organizing a trip. A tour guide may find this course useful.

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Remote Worker

A remote worker performs their job from any location with an internet connection. This course can be useful for a remote worker, as it teaches how to travel the world on a budget while maintaining a remote job. The course discusses valuable skills for finding free or cheap accommodations and food, which allows a remote worker to save money while traveling. The course also prepares people to make money on the road, providing an opportunity for additional income. This course may be useful for a remote worker hoping to see the world.

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Social Media Manager

A social media manager creates and curates content for social media platforms, often for brands or clients in the travel sector. This course will be helpful for a social media manager, as it provides insights into the most relevant and cost-effective travel strategies. The course offers real-world experiences and tips on how to travel the world for less, which can be incorporated in travel-related content. The course's information about finding free accommodations, cheap flights, and exciting destinations is helpful for a social media manager in the travel space. This course may be useful for a social media manager.

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Photographer

A photographer captures images for various purposes whether it be for artistic or commercial use. A photographer who takes this course may be better equipped to travel to locations far from home. The course covers travel hacking, which includes how to get free accommodations, and how to travel to many different countries on a budget. This is valuable knowledge to a photographer seeking to travel to find locations to shoot. This course may be useful for any photographer looking to expand their portfolio by shooting in remote, unusual, or beautiful places.

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Hospitality Worker

A hospitality worker works in hotels, hostels, or other travel accommodations. This course may be useful for a hospitality worker, as it provides valuable insights into the needs and expectations of budget travelers. The course's focus on cheap accommodation and food can help them understand how to cater to this demographic effectively. Additionally, the course covers essential skills such as finding cheap flights and using travel apps, which can be useful when helping guests. This course may be useful for people working in hospitality.

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Event Planner

An event planner organizes and coordinates various events, including conferences, retreats, and destination weddings. This course may be helpful for an event planner, as it provides techniques to manage travel expenses while planning events, especially those involving travel or a location abroad. The course's content on finding cheap flights and accommodation can be used for budgeting travel requirements. Learning how to travel on $30 a day or less can help an event planner understand budget constraints when planning events. This course may be useful for an event planner.

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Import/Export Specialist

An import-export specialist manages the logistics and details of bringing goods into or out of a country. This course may be helpful for an import export specialist in particular regarding travel related aspects of their job. The course covers tricks on avoiding scams and how to stay safe nearly anywhere, which is critical information for someone who may travel to do business. Additionally, the course covers how to find cheap, delicious food in any city, and the best apps to make travels more fun, which is helpful to someone working internationally. An import-export specialist may find this course useful for international business travel.

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ESL Teacher

An English as a second language teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language. This course may be helpful for an ESL teacher, especially if they plan to teach abroad. The course provides valuable insights into what it is like to travel internationally on a small budget, and also touches on how to communicate with locals. The course shares travel tips and tricks, which can be helpful for a teacher moving to a new country. This course may be useful for someone interested in teaching ESL abroad.

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Flight Attendant

A flight attendant is responsible for the safety and comfort of airline passengers. This course may be useful for a flight attendant, as it provides valuable insights into travel hacks and budget-friendly strategies. The course's focus on finding cheap flights, accessing airport lounges, and using travel apps will enhance their personal travel experiences. Also, the information on how to skip airport lines may be useful. A flight attendant may find this course useful.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Travel Hacking: How I Travel Twice As Far For Nearly Nothing.

The Vagabond's Way

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Provides a comprehensive guide to long-term, budget-conscious travel. It expands on the course's principles by offering practical advice on planning, financing, and executing extended trips. It's particularly useful for students interested in embracing a nomadic lifestyle and maximizing their travel experiences on a limited budget. This book is valuable as additional reading and inspiration.

The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust,...

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A Therapeutic Journey

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Explores the psychological aspects of travel, examining why we travel and how we can make our experiences more meaningful. It complements the course by providing a philosophical framework for travel hacking, encouraging students to think critically about their motivations and expectations. While not a practical guide, it enhances the overall travel experience by promoting mindfulness and self-awareness.

A Therapeutic Journey

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