Salt – The travelers friend
Salt as a solid substitute for liquid toiletries Most people wouldn’t list salt as an MVP item in their travel …
Category Archives: Safety and Comfort
My thoughts on the hotel housekeeping video
This video of a hotel housekeeper going through a guest’s belongings is all over the internet. Some people think “no …
The Best Day Bags for Travel – Features of a Great Travel Bag
The Best Day Bags for Travel – Features of a Great Bag A great day bag is a critical part …
Security Risk – Many Safes Are Not Safe
Several travel sites advocate leaving your passport in the hotel safe during the day. I disagree with this advice. Many electronic …
Yes, You Should Lock Your Carry On Bag
Why in the world would you lock your carry on bag when you have it with you while traveling? There …
Choosing a Coat for Spring Travel
I can no longer stay silent. I’ve recently read some travel blogs that are giving incredibly bad advice for spring …
Travel Hack – Adding a Luggage Security Ring
Soft sided luggage is my choice for carry on travel. The lack of hardware means that it is by far …
How to handle a disaster during travel
Super-Storm Sandy has now dissipated, but leaves behind disrupted lives. Most travelers were not trapped or severely inconvenienced by this …
Layering for Temperature – A Pictorial Example
In my earlier post, I discussed how to layer clothing for warmth while on travel. Today I am posting some …
Packing a Carry On for Two (or more) Climates
One challenge of light travel is packing for multiple climates. This can occur if you are going to more than …
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