Are you lucky enough to be taking a semester abroad? Worried about what you'll need to bring along? Let's go through some easy packing tips and advice.
If you are bringing any electrical appliances such as a laptop, cell phone, hair dryer, electric razor, iron, bipod, digital camera, etc., you'll need to check if these [...]
For domestic flights, ensure that you check in 2 hours before your flight time. For international flights you should check in 3 hours early. For either type of flights, make sure that you have all your documentation readily available. You will need your ticket, proper identification, and for international flights, your passport [...]
Today’s traveler has more options than ever before when it comes to selecting their luggage. Bags can cost anywhere from $30 to $900 or more; and range in size from small carry-ons to steamer trunks. How are you expected to know what kind of bag to buy?
Through this article you’ll learn about the [...]
Packing to return home may be more of a problem if you purchased some souvenirs. You may have to buy another bag to fit everything in. This may also cost you a few dollars if you exceed your airline’s weight limit. Check and double-check to make sure you packed everything.
Re-confirm your flight [...]
Traveling with disabilities just requires a little more advance planning. Be sure to mention your disability and ask if there will be easy access when making your reservation. This is important whether you are traveling by plane, train or boat. If you will require assistance, research to make sure that it [...]
Traveling can be a stressful event and airplane travel is tops on the list of the stressors that we experience on what is supposed to be an exciting and fun event. A few simple steps can remove most of the stress of air travel.
Things to do before travel day:
1) Pack your bags. Make sure all your [...]
Ever since man has moved from place to place and took his belongings with him some sort of luggage was used. It was used to keep all belongings together and even organized. Like everything luggage has evolved.
Christopher Columbus likely had a trunk filled with clothing and necessary navigational tools such as maps. Trunks were [...]
Travel tips to get through TSA security by Maxine Greco
TIPS from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will help get travelers on their way and will help speed travelers and their gear through airport security procedures.
Here are a few tips for traveling with golf gear since there is no better time [...]
It certainly makes sense to travel lighter these days. Many of the airlines are charging additional fees for overweight luggage. They have a 50 to 75 lbs. weight maximum per bag. With large suitcases weighting up to 20 lbs. empty that does not leave a lot of room for clothes and [...]