travel safety

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, …

Practically all of us have done it at one point or another. Your aunt knows you’re going to the UK and asks you to buy Co-Codamol, which contains paracetamol (what …

The TSA has a virtual encyclopedia of things you can and can’t bring with you when you go through the security checkpoint. Most things make perfect sense and they’re virtually …

Summer will be here before you know it, and for many people, that means visits to the beach. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Some beaches are larger, …

The U.S. State Department’s travel advisories are meant to help keep Americans safe abroad. Based on a 1-4 rating, it’s meant to make Americans aware of the perceived safety threat …

One of the key benefits of paying for travel with a Chase Sapphire card is the excellent travel protection it offers in case something goes wrong. Recently, Chase has changed …

If you’ve traveled internationally, it may have happened to you. You finally get to your hotel in, say, Italy or Japan. As you complete the check-in process, the clerk at …

One of the essential services provided by the U.S. Department of State is maintaining an updated list of travel advisories for countries around the world. These advisories help inform travelers …