by Ned S. Levi | Jul 25, 2016
The Pan American Health Organization currently reports that 40 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed local mosquito-borne transmission of the Zika virus since January, 2015. In addition, five countries, including the U.S., have reported sexually...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 23, 2016
When we travel, there are photography hazards which can prove deadly to digital cameras, and even modern day film cameras. Away from home, we need to exercise our “street smarts” to keep safe and secure, as well as keep our photography equipment safe and sound....
by Charlie Leocha | Jul 22, 2016
Last week’s passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill was the end of a slow-but-sure plan to change the consumer position in the aviation legislative landscape. Though consumers, led by Travelers United, did not get everything they worked for, the main issues that...
by Janice Hough | Jul 20, 2016
While many travelers love summer vacations, most frequent travelers don’t love the summer airline boarding process. It may be because airlines charge for the wrong bags. It’s not just that flights are full. Summer has a higher percentage of families and...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 18, 2016
Over the weekend, the conditions for travelers in Turkey quickly became frightening. Since the attempted coup of Turkey’s President Erdogan began last Friday, almost 300 have died, many more were wounded and thousands have been arrested. That night, chaos and...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 16, 2016
Drive through Ireland to see a series of picture postcard views of its cities, towns, “emerald fields” and rugged coast. Ireland is a wonderful country to visit, with warm and caring people. On a recent trip there, my wife and I were made welcome at every stop. I...
by Janice Hough | Jul 14, 2016
While the number of airlines and hotel chains seem to be shrinking due to consolidation, the number of ways for travelers to make reservations seems to be growing, infinitesimally. While that can be a good thing for consumers in terms of choices, it can also lead to...
by W.T. Wells | Jul 13, 2016
If you love to travel, and especially if you have flexibility with your time to do so, house sitting provides an exceptional alternative for first class accommodation at little or no cost. And, it often brings you to spectacular corners of the world you might not...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 11, 2016
Traveling internationally brings a specific set of challenges to travelers well beyond that of any domestic journey. Documentation, licensing, power for travel gear, insurance, healthcare, and bill payment are all issues of concern that domestic travelers don’t...
by Charlie Leocha | Jul 1, 2016
Much of what affects airfares happens almost in secret. Really, it isn’t in secret, but consumers without any representation in Washington are left high and dry when it comes to airline antitrust immunity. An example of the inside politics brawl going on in DC...
