travel safety

Every country, of course, has its own rules that need to be followed. Case in point, you’ll be fined if you try to bring these foods from other countries into …

When we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. With little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their rental …

I remember when flying was a time to unplug and relax. I used to catch up on some movies or read a book when on a plane, but now I’m …

There was a time, before TSA began using CAT scanners at their security checkpoint, that you would put all your belongings onto the belt so it could be scanned. They …

Over the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …

Every couple of months, the United States government revamps its travel advisories for going to other countries, based on how safe or unsafe they perceive said country is. (They never …

Over the past decade or two, bedbugs have become a significant issue at every level of hotels, from fleabag hotels to Airbnbs to Disney hotels to hostels to the Waldorf=Astoria. …

Chaos was the word of the day in Italy last Monday, when the Norwegian Epic cruise ship broke loose from its moorings while docked in Catania. The unexpected event caused …

Mosquitoes are gross and potentially dangerous. And it’s not bad enough that a mosquito bite will give most people a welt and an itch to beat the band. Oh no …

Fearing loss or theft, people traveling by plane often bring their most valuable possessions with them in their carry-on bags. Doing that will usually prevent stuff from getting lost. However, …