Don't be a pickpocket victim in Paris and the Louvre

Last week, the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, was forced to close for a day when about 200 of its employees staged a walk-out in protest over pickpockets. They walked out to condemn and expose what they described as the growing number of aggressive,...

Tripods — TSA and the Airlines, updated

More and more travelers are serious about photography on their trips. While many travelers use their cell phones and tablets to record their travel memories, I’ve noticed more and more travelers capturing those memories with high quality camera gear. Travelers...

10 tips and cautions when flying with children

It’s summer. Families are flying to vacation destinations. Flying with young children can be a wonderful experience for the children, their parents and the people around them. And it can be a disaster too. To me, the key to a successful flight is parental...