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

“Fire!” The very exclamation itself is enough to render the most stout of heart and soul into victims of panic and fear, if not into another fire fatality statistic. For there is something primeval about fire, one of the great dual-edged swords of civilization: when under our control, we can’t imagine living without it. When fire is its own master, it is a malevolent and...

Camera Security – Safeguarding Your Camera Gear In Vehicles Whether you are a professional or casual photographer, your camera gear is valuable – be it a physical value – or a personal value of the photographs or videos contained within the equipment. For whatever purpose you carry photographic gear you will eventually end up leaving it in your vehicle unattended. You know you should not...

There are certain rows of the aircraft designated as exit rows. You can tell if you are in an exit row if there is an emergency exit around the window. People seating in exit rows should be prepared to assist the flight attendants and other passengers should the aircraft need to be evacuated in an emergency. An exit row passenger should be physically capable of opening the heavy, bulky exit row door, should...

When traveling abroad, unfortunately some people will will try to take advantage of you being tourist and try to take more of your hard earned money than they should.  The following is a listing of some of the most common money scams that international travelers should be aware of. I’m Sorry, Your Money is Counterfeit Many travelers have reported this scam occurring in both restaurants...

Risks of Taking Your Child’s Friend on a Trip Taking a friend of your son or daughter on vacation is a very common event, however, there are many things to consider when taking another person’s kid on a family trip that may not be apparent that should be considered when offering to take another person’s kid on your trip. Do You Know Their Complete Medical...

The entry into a home via a garage door is very simple, even if the door is closed.  The following video will show you how easy it is to open a garage door with a coat hanger and a small piece of wood.  The second video will show to how to prevent this type of entry.  How to Enter a Garage Door with a Coat...