Travel mistakes can lead to disastrous journeys. Learn about the worst ones and how to avoid them. I’ve been keeping a list of travel mistakes for years, as told to me by friends, neighbors, and readers. There are also a few of my own in the list. I’ve...
ID Security: Don’t believe the myths about what you need in your wallets to protect personal information. Many years ago I was pickpocketed while traveling. ID security is something I’ve carefully guarded ever since. My wallet was lifted from my back...
Hidden cameras have been found in vacation rentals, invading guests’ privacy. Find and deactivate them or leave the rental. A group of women who booked an Airbnb on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast are warning guests about vacation rental homes after they...
The FAA’s lack of a requirement for EpiPens on planes emergency medical kits puts passengers’ lives at serious risk. The time is long past for the airlines to add EpiPens to airline emergency medical kits (EMK). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
Expecting to get an upgrade to First Class when you dress up is generally a myth. You need elite status in the airlines’ frequent flier programs. For years I’ve heard the advice attributed to flight attendants about what to wear to get free upgrades when...
