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

Here are a few tips that make exchanging your US dollars for a foreign currency easier and less expensive. The key is to avoid unnecessary bank fees and transaction fees. Often using credit cards with no foreign transaction fees will give you the best exchange rate, however, you still need local currency for small transactions and tips or locations that may not accept credit cards. Protect...

Travelers are targets for savvy pickpockets and thieves. Tourist season is their busy season. Now your clothing can function as what separates you from a pickpocket. Scarves, pants, shirts, socks, and underwear now have discreet and hidden pockets designed to hold valuables close and secure.  These clever travel clothes make great bon voyage gifts too. Here are a few of our favorites items. Made with soft and...

Frequent flier miles and travel rewards are worth money and just like money can be stolen right out of your account or wallet. Most of us just let them accumulate in our frequent flier or mileage rewards accounts without much thought until it’s time for a flight upgrade, vacation, or redemption for merchandise. Thieves think of loyalty points or frequent flier miles as currency and...

These items frequent flyers pack are clever and offer so many uses. Savvy travelers pack all or some these items. Be prepared for any situation. Luggage Scale Protect yourself from overweight fees, especially after you’ve stuffed a few souvenirs into your bag for the way home. Portable Power Supply You never know when your phone or other devices will need power when you’re away from your...

The smart traveler should now allow for even more time to move through the TSA security screen process. Along with liquids powders are now being regulated as to how much you can have in your carry-on when you board a plane. If you have more than is allowed, you’ll be forced to throw it out. The TSA now says that more than 12 ounces of powder will be...

What you need to know about how the Real ID ACT will affect how you board a plane. Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID? The Real ID act is a piece of legislation that imposes much stricter measures on how people can obtain a driver’s license and sets more thorough standards as to what will be displayed on them. Why is this important...