Pre-Flight Electronics Check

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

One or two weeks before I travel overseas, I make a packing list and check items off as they go in my suitcase. In addition to the packing list, I also have my electronics list.
With all of the gadgets and gizmos, wires and cables, I need a list to make sure that I have [...]

Some Practical Tips on Packing For Your Trip

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Every year, millions of people take a break from the rat race by taking a trip. Unfortunately, most people pack much of the rat race and take it along with them!
Some Practical Tips on Packing For Your Trip
You have finally made time to take that trip. Perhaps you are heading to a lake for a [...]

14 Tips for a Stress Free Flight

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

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 [...]

Traveling: The Little Things You Need To Pack Before Leaving

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

So, you're finally going away for your well-deserved vacation. Don't let careless packing spoil a great holiday. Airport security systems have changed and has become much tighter. You might want to think about leaving some items at home and there are also some items that you might want to think about taking along. Here are [...]

Is Travel with your Kids a Monumental Family Disaster?

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Whatever your mode of travel, there will be special challenges if you take the kids along. The key to sanity is some careful planning - and a calm, unruffled approach.
* Where Should we Stay? *
If you are planning at stay at a bed and breakfast, do some research. Many bed and breakfasts are not suitable [...]

Packing For Adventure Travel

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

There’s a funny scene in Romancing the Stone when Michael Douglas’ character meets Kathleen Turner’s character and agrees to take her to a phone booth hundreds of miles away. He simply refuses to help her carry her completely impractical luggage and a few scenes later goes even further by chopping the heels off her shoes [...]

Make A List And Check It Twice

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Most folks know to make a checklist before they travel. Then, as they fill up their suitcase, they can just tick off the items they pack.
I take it a couple of steps further. I make separate lists for my checked baggage and my carry on backpack. Call me anal, but this really [...]