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How to Avoid Theft on European Trains

POSTED August 3rd 2024 BY Beth Williams
Train travel in Europe is efficient, comfortable, and usually quite safe.  Most tourists somewhere on their European adventure will travel by rail.  However, where there are tourists, there are thieves.  Avoid theft on European trains with these security tips. The more stops you make on your trip, the more chances of theft of your luggage. So if you plan on train travel take a moment...
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11 Items Frequent Flyers Pack, And You Should Too!

POSTED July 1st 2024 BY Beth Williams
These clever items frequent flyers pack offer multiple uses and/or can save you money. Savvy and frequent travelers pack all or some of these essentials. Be prepared for any situation. Buying these travel gadgets at your destination can be difficult, more expensive, or simply not available, so do what frequent travelers do. Gear Frequent Flyers and Frequent Travelers Pack If you can, keep these items...
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Deaf Mute and Fake Petition Scams in Europe

POSTED June 28th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Tourist Scams in Europe Include “Deaf Mute” People with Petitions  Thieves and scammers make a living preying on the kind hearts and naivete of tourists.  Familiarize yourself with the petition scams in Europe and save your money. The Deaf Mute Scam and the Fake Petition Scam typically involves women or young girls as the scammers. Some are pregnant, but on occasion young boys may also...
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Pickpocket and Scam Activity at the Eiffel Tower, Paris

POSTED June 27th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Tourists love to visit the Eiffel Tower at night, and that’s why there are pickpockets at the Eiffel Tower at night, too. Many tourists visit the surrounding area of the Eiffel Tower at night to see it lit up with strobe lights and enjoy the tower’s nighttime ambiance. The benefit of visiting the tower late in the evening is that there are smaller crowds and...
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France – Watch Out for the Infamous Paris String or Friendship Bracelet Scam

POSTED June 23rd 2024 BY Beth Williams
A Famous Tourist Scam in Paris, France The Paris string scam in and around Paris (as well as other tourist cities in France and Italy) is also known as the  “Friendship Bracelet Scam” or the “French String Scam.” It’s a popular game or gift to engage you and distract you while an accomplice picks your pockets, bags, or bullies you into giving a donation in...
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Guide to the Best Travel Money Belts and Security Pouches

POSTED June 22nd 2024 BY Beth Williams
The Best Money Belts to Hide Money, Credit Cards, and Passports Travel Smart and Keep Valuables Close and Secure The best travel money belt is a security money belt or pouch and it can be your most important travel accessory, especially when visiting busy and popular tourist attractions. It is in these locations where pickpockets and thieves target tourists. Shield and protect your valuables from...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-Compliant License to TSA is Now May 7, 2025 Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID for domestic travel? 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 is now May 7, 2025.  The TSA will continue to accept...
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Speed Through TSA Airport Lines with These Tips

POSTED May 18th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The amount of travelers is up and so are the wait times to get through the TSA security lines at the airport. If you don’t leave enough time to get through security checkpoints you stand a good chance of missing flights and in some cases sleeping overnight in the airport. Get through TSA security faster Recent news headlines are full of record numbers of passengers...
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