Traveling through time
When you travel, you often hear dates that things were built, or discovered (re-discovered), or invented. And sometimes those dates...
Avoiding SIM card hassle around the world
I just signed up for Google Fi, and am quite happy with the service. It works in more than 200...
TSA Precheck or Global Entry?
What’s the difference between TSA Precheck and Global Entry? TSA Precheck gives you access to the Precheck lines at U.S....
Reflective bags and backpacks; be noticed in the dark
A relatively new development in safety is cute purses and bags that are very light reflective. They generally look dark...
Why get Travel Insurance?
Many people travel without travel insurance, but it is really a good idea to have it, particularly when you are...
Language shirt for where you don’t speak the language
When you travel to a country where you don’t know the language it can be a challenge. It is nice...
Translation fails
When going to a country where you don’t speak the language, I recommend having a translation tool on your phone...
Preparing for an international trip
This is how I set up an international trip. Some steps won’t be relevant for you, but this is how...
Solo woman traveler safety – sightseeing safely
Solo woman traveler safety – Part 2: sightseeing safely In a another post, I covered how to be safe as...
Losing my wallet in Cartagena (Colombia)
So, a lot of the things I tell you about on my page are things I’ve learned over the years....
