Emergency preparedness for cruise ship passengers

The Carnival Triumph passengers are home from their ordeal, but the story is far from over. At this time, there are more questions than answers about the ill-fated cruise. Questions about Triumph’s readiness to sail, what happened when the fire in the engine...

6 tips for severe winter weather travel photography

Winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere. Many are hoping for a “White Christmas” tomorrow. Temperatures are falling as the days have gotten very short. While it might be cold, winter weather brings wonderful travel photography opportunities. When we travel to...

15 travel emergency kit basics

Due to Superstorm Sandy, many travelers were stranded and ill-prepared to cope with it. They were prevented from completing their journey, or returning safely home, on time. Travel has always been a somewhat calculated risk. Many things can go wrong, even when...

Extreme winter-weather photography

I don’t know what the weather is like where you are today, but here in the northeastern US, it’s cold, it’s wet, it’s white, and it’s also a great photographic opportunity. When we travel to “exotic” winter locations, we can come upon...