Category: Travel Safety Tips
Practical travel safety tips to keep you protected on the road, in the air, and abroad. From health precautions and destination hazards to emergency preparedness and travel insurance, learn how to travel smarter and safer.
20 July 2012
Safe Travelers Love Money Belts
Pickpockets call the back pocket, the ‘sucker pocket’ because it’s simply the easiest to snatch from....
13 July 2012
Should You Get an International Driving Permit?
First, a little history. Way back in 1949, the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic established...
29 June 2012
Packing Smart: Best Tips from Travel Experts
As airlines increase fees for every checked bag and the TSA makes liquids difficult to pack,...
23 June 2012
Your Personal Computer Travel Safety Guidelines Checklist
A recent traveler warning by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center highlights the fact that now,...
9 June 2012
A Traveler’s Vaccination Checklist
Most people, at least in the U.S. and other Westernized countries, get their vaccinations on a...
25 May 2012
3 Steps to Preventing Passport Theft and 5 Steps to Replace It
If you’re traveling outside the country, your passport is a critical item on your packing list....
17 May 2012
8 Travel Safety Tips for Public Transportation
Using the public transportation system can be a great way for a traveler to save money...
5 May 2012
7 Tips to Protect your Summer Vacation from Hurricanes
Hurricane season is June 1st through November 30th (for the Atlantic and Caribbean) with August and...
27 April 2012
Check the CDC Travel Health Map before Your Next Trip
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has a website focused on traveler's health....
13 April 2012
Safe Drinking Water Tips for Travelers
Waterborne diseases are a real risk for international travelers visiting countries with less-than-adequate sanitation and for...