Travel Tips

Cathy Huynh, left, and Kari Bowerman took this photo while backpacking in Vietnam.

When You Travel, It’s More than The Water That Can Kill You

When you are traveling in foreign places, you never know what might happen. Take the recent case reported by CNN of two young women backpacking in Vietnam who died under mysterious circumstances. The authorities are still tracing the cause of…

Stop, Thief! How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off on the Road

Have you ever been ripped off when you were on the road? It’s more common than you think. Even the friendliest destinations have their share of thieves and pickpockets, and in some Eastern, and Central and South American countries, stealing…

Are Americans Getting Too Big to Fly?

Like it or not, obesity has become an issue in American society and overweight passengers create real problems when traveling. It’s more of a safety issue than anything else.

Traveling Light: Getting More Out of Less Carry-on Luggage

There are new strategies to address the challenges of traveling light, in spite of new airline restrictions. You have to consider what you really need when you travel, and what compromises you are willing to make about what goes with you.

What’s Hiding in Your Hotel Room? – Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Hotels are being pressured to cut corners, and that means that even in the best hotels, the service staff is being forced to take time to fold the toilet paper and replenish the minibar, but they have less time to actually clean the room. Be proactive, and be prepared. A few simple sanitation precautions can help keep your trip happy and healthy.

To Tip, or Not to Tip? How Much is the Question.

Tipping is one of those things that is misunderstood at home and abroad. There recently was an article in the San Francisco Chronicle not long ago complaining that San Franciscans are among the nation’s worst tippers. But then, San Francisco…

Lessons Learned from the Costa Concordia

No matter how good the service, you still need to be ready to take charge of your own safety in case of an emergency. Here’s some common sense reminders about travel safety.

Navigating Airport Security

How can you navigate airport security more easily? Know the rules of the road and use some common sense. Remember not only do you go through security, but your checked luggage does, as well.

Prepare before you arrive at the airport so that you move more quickly and efficiently through the security process. Following are some guidelines to help you.

Best iPhone Travel Apps to Keep Your Flights Smooth

There are quite a few great travel applications available for the iPhone.  Here are a few that will keep your flights comfortable and keep you better informed about your flight status. AirportStatusFree – Stay abreast of the latest flight delays…

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