Every trip poses a new set of circumstances. How long are you going to be gone? Are you flying? Will you need your passport? What about security? I recently returned from a trip to South Africa. I used my new suitcase which was fantastic. It made it through airline abuse without a scratch. The downside was it was a little
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Luggage to withstand airline handling
I travel a lot; usually one international destination a month. So I am always on the lookout for the very best in packing tools — the right luggage, packing cubes, RFID totes and so forth. My beautiful hard-sided luggage was, shall we say, a little mistreated by several airlines this past year. With each trip, little by little, cracks began
What is RFID? Protecting yourself from identity theft
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track information attached to objects including credit cards and passports. Although it has been around for years, its relatively new use is identity and digital theft. RFID skimming enables information from RFID-based smart cards to be read and duplicated. Many companies are making and selling wallets, purses, backpacks, passport case, luggage
Gifts for the traveler on your Christmas list
Ho, ho, ho…it’s that time of year again! The big question is always what to give friends and family. Well, if someone is an active or armchair traveler, here are a few ideas. Gifts Packing cubes, organizers and luggage: I think one of the most stressful parts of planning any trip is packing. Over the years it has helped me
The art of carry-on travel
The positive part of checking luggage is you can take more to your vacation destination and bring back more souvenirs. The negative side is the addition fees for domestic flights and some international flights, collecting luggage for customs on internationals flights when connection times are tight, and the possibility of your luggage being lost or delayed. So what’s the solution?
Is Your Child’s Safety Seat Safe?
Ella is an active, happy, playful almost two-year-old, and she knows when it’s time to go to the grocery store, playground or church, she’ll be securely fastened into her car seat before her mom puts the car in gear. Ella has responsible caregivers who provide her with a safety-approved car seat that is properly installed. Proper Installation According to the