Travel Tips and Smart Advice for Safer, More Comfortable, and Worry-Free Travel.

Starting in November 2023 US citizens will need to register to visit the 26 European countries that make up the Schengen Area countries which include some of the most popular destination countries of  Spain, France, Italy and Germany. This is a security screening of travelers prior to travel and entering European countries. Once you get your clearance from the European Travel Information and Authorization System...

Looking for an anti-theft crossbody handbag for travel? If you’re planning on traveling finding an anti-theft crossbody handbag is a must and is always a popular choice for travelers.  Anti-theft crossbody bags or purses look like regular bags or purse however, their built security features are discreet so you can enjoy the sites with peace of mind.  Anti-theft travel bags are practical, comfortable, and can...

The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-compliant license to TSA is Now May 3, 2023. Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 3, 2023.  The TSA will accept your driver’s license as an ID to fly now if it is a non...

With over 2.2 million city residents and millions of tourists, it is easy to see how this crowded city can make a petty thief rich. If you travel there you should know how to avoid pickpockets in Paris.  The US Embassy reports that major sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Champs-Elysées are prime hunting grounds for Paris pickpockets who work near...

Do you sleep with peace of mind knowing your hotel room door is really locked?  Are you doing all to stop burglars from opening hotel room door? You may think it is hard to get into a hotel room without a key, but given the right tool, a little bit of time, and depending on the lock it can be done and done quickly. If...

Every “how to” article about keeping your valuables secure in a hotel recommends placing them in the in-room safe.  Your hotel safe is a good place to keep valuables out of view and it is a much better solution than trying to hide them in your room. So how safes are hotel room safes?  The answer is no hotel room safe is 100% secure, here’s...