Safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress so as to mark yourself as an affluent tourist. Expensive-looking jewelry, for instance, can draw the wrong attention.
Always try to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. [...]
Traveling with disabilities just requires a little more advance planning. Be sure to mention your disability and ask if there will be easy access when making your reservation. This is important whether you are traveling by plane, train or boat. If you will require assistance, research to make sure that it [...]
Travel tips to get through TSA security by Maxine Greco
TIPS from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will help get travelers on their way and will help speed travelers and their gear through airport security procedures.
Here are a few tips for traveling with golf gear since there is [...]
It certainly makes sense to travel lighter these days. Many of the airlines are charging additional fees for overweight luggage. They have a 50 to 75 lbs. weight maximum per bag. With large suitcases weighting up to 20 lbs. empty that does not leave a lot of room for clothes and [...]
Ever since man has moved from place to place and took his belongings with him some sort of luggage was used. It was used to keep all belongings together and even organized. Like everything luggage has evolved.
Christopher Columbus likely had a trunk filled with clothing and necessary navigational tools such as maps. Trunks were [...]
1. Safety begins when you pack. To avoid being a target, dress conservatively. Don't wear expensive looking jewelry. A flashy wardrobe or one that is too casual can mark you as a tourist. As much as possible, avoid the appearance of affluence.
2. Always try to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be [...]
Packing to return home may be more of a problem if you purchased some souvenirs. You may have to buy another bag to fit everything in. This may also cost you a few dollars if you exceed your airline's weight limit. Check and double-check to make sure you packed everything.
Re-confirm your flight [...]