“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,...
How to Travel with Chronic Illness, Part 1: Planning is EVERYTHING
Lost the pep in your step? No zip for a trip? You’re yearning to still go places, but aren’t sure how to go about it. Figuring out how to travel with a chronic illness can seem overwhelming. So you...
Cruise Excursions: What to Take with You at Every Port
Cruise excursions can be the highlight of your vacation. Exploring a port or taking off for an adventure gives you the chance to spend a day doing something completely different from your normal routine…and tomorrow, you’ll get to do...
Flight Health and Safety: It’s up to YOU!
When it comes to flight health and safety, the ball is in YOUR court. The air industry has become a big business…which means the focus is on profits, not the passengers. You bought a ticket, made it through airport...
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....
Medical Emergency Insurance: How It Works & What It Covers
When you buy a travel insurance policy with a healthcare component, you’re really getting medical emergency and evacuation coverage. Travel-related items like a pre-trip physical, recommended vaccinations or prescriptions aren’t part of the policy; those are covered by your...
Solo Travel Guide: Ready? Set? GO!
So you want to learn to travel alone. Yay for you! My Solo Travel Guide will help you get wherever you want to go. You’ve already done the hard part–deciding to take the leap. Fair warning: Once you’ve traveled...
Trip Cancellation Insurance: What’s Covered? What’s NOT?
What exactly is trip cancellation insurance–and what’s covered when your travel plans won’t happen? Maybe more specifically, what’s NOT covered? Buying travel insurance is almost always a good idea. You’ve spent money–and time–on your trip and want to protect...
Duct Tape: Don’t Leave Home Without It!
“Of course duct tape works in a near vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshipped.” — Mark Watney, The Martian Duct tape belongs in every traveler’s suitcase. Every time. It’s one of the...
How to Meet People When You Travel Solo
How to meet people when you travel solo? Not always easy. It’s not just a matter of being out-going. Some cultures don’t welcome “friendliness” from strangers. In fact, a woman can put herself at risk by seeming to encourage...