by Ned Levi | Jul 16, 2018 | *Consumer Tips, Getting there
Airline water is often polluted. I don’t know about you, but while flying, I like to stay hydrated with cold bottled water plus, occasionally, tomato juice. If I eat on a flight, usually food brought from home or prepared at my hotel, while I’d love to...
by Ned Levi | Jul 9, 2018 | *Policy, Getting there
Can a sunscreen ban save the coral reefs? Last week, Hawaii governor David Ige (D) signed legislation banning companies from selling and distributing sunscreens in Hawaii that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate. They’ve been identified as products that cause...
by Ned Levi | Jul 2, 2018 | Getting there
Save your 4th of July fireworks memories. Fireworks, shot off in the towns and cities across the U.S. on July 4th, Independence Day, has been a U.S. tradition since 1777. And, photographing fireworks has been a passion since the invention of the camera. Historians...
by Ned Levi | Jun 25, 2018 | Getting there
In addition to liquids, TSA powder rule will add scrutiny to powdered substances Starting Saturday, if you’re flying to the U.S. with a big bag of ground cinnamon or other powdery substance, consider putting it in a plastic bag to prevent leakage, in your...
by Ned Levi | Jun 18, 2018 | *Traveler, Getting there
9 tips to make your travel to the World Cup easier Are you already at the World Cup in Russia or going soon? I’ve been to World Cups, as a fan in the stands and on the field, coordinating game activities as a FIFA volunteer. For me, the World Cup is...
by Ned Levi | Jun 11, 2018 | *Safe Travel, Getting there
Travel insurance can be a lifesaver but not always. Some years ago, one of my friends was traveling on a cruise when his traveling companion had a heart attack off the coast of South America. His friend was transferred to a hospital ashore. Later, he needed to be...
