“How to travel with chronic illness” sounds like there are two of you on the journey…and in a way, that’s true. Going anywhere with a medical condition means you’re bringing something along. Guess what? Everyone brings something. Budget constraints,...
Pickpockets: 7 Ways to Avoid & Outsmart Them
The good news about pickpockets? They aren’t out to mug or murder you. The bad news? They can destroy your trip in a matter of seconds. Anytime you leave home–even going to your local supermarket–you are susceptible to theft....
Gifts for Solo Travelers: Safety and Simplicity
You may be wondering about gifts for solo travelers on your list. After all, these people don’t have someone to help schlep, hold, or guard extra items. They travel light out of necessity. And if they’re like me, they’re...
Government Travel Programs: Easy & Helpful
U.S. government travel programs are helpful? Really?? Yes, indeed! If you take more than one or two trips a year, government travel programs can make your life easier. And if you travel abroad even once a year, it’s worth...
Travel Insurance: Is It Necessary?
Travel insurance: Is it really necessary? Yes. Travel insurance does more than cover lost baggage or trip cancellations. Much, much more. If you’ve considered it an extra or unnecessary expense, it’s time to rethink the cost…and benefits. Of course,...
Solo Travel Safety-Part 5: At Your Destination
Solo travel safety at your destination… Finally! You’ve planned, prepared, and packed. And you’ve arrived, feeling confident and ready to explore. Just a few bits of advice before you leave your hotel: Get the business card of your hotel...
Solo Travel Safety-Part 4: Transportation
Solo Travel Safety: Transportation…the series continues. This time we’ll talk about transportation throughout the trip. For some people, this is the most nerve-wracking part of the journey. So many steps: flights, shuttles, taxis, metros… I’ll be honest: When you...
Solo Travel Safety-Part 3: Packing Light
Solo Travel Safety: Packing light is a key component. Safety is built into every phase of your trip, including what you bring. Long before you step out of the house, we’ve talked about: What to do before any travel...
Solo Travel Safety-Part 2: Plan Your Trip
Your solo travel safety plan begins before you ever pack your bags. When you include safety into every phase of your trip, you give yourself an automatic advantage. I compare the process to building a house. We started the...
Solo Travel Safety: How to Begin
Solo travel safety: How to Begin? Is staying safe (and healthy) when you go places by yourself different from traveling with someone else? Answer: Yes. I’m not a scaredy-cat traveler. And I honestly can’t think of a time when...