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Different airlines and airports have different standards for how they process luggage. Although many new rules have been put into effect due to recent world events, some things remain the same. All luggage, regardless of its owner, size, shape or seeming safety is subject to search. This rule is more of a deterrent than anything else. If luggage is more likely to be searched without cause, it is less likely that possibly offensive or dangerous items might be placed in the luggage for travel. (more…)

Because of the new restrictions on carry on baggage, many passengers were expected travel to be even more of a hassle than it was already. This however, is not quite reality. One of the unexpected benefits of having severely restricted carry on baggage is that there isn’t as much carry on baggage to deal with. (more…)

And traveler’s trip would be improved if they can guarantee that their luggage will be waiting for them at their destination. Although this seems like a tall order, there are steps any passenger can take to insure that their luggage will not be lost. Having your luggage when you reach your destination increases the pleasure to be found in the trip and also reduces stress. Any steps that can be taken to this end are well worth any time and effort they might take prior to your trip. (more…)

When you go away on a business trip, or take a vacation, do you find yourself digging out the same badly battered, worn suitcases and bags that you have been using for the last decade? Worse still, are you still using the now threadbare backpack that accompanied you faithfully throughout all of Europe, and a good part of Asia, when you went backpacking for a year in your early twenties? (more…)

Carefully chosen walking shoes will make a world of difference on your vacation. Your feet are as unique as your personality so just any old shoes won’t do.

Here are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes for you.

Find an athletic store that has qualified people who can evaluate your walking gait. They can then point you toward a shoe that will match your style. (more…)

Here are some suggestions for your walking - hiking vacation equipment. This is not intended as a complete list, just a guide to get you thinking.

The most important item to bring is a quality comfortable daypack or backpack to carry your goodies in. There are few things to keep in mind when choosing the right pack. Wider shoulder straps are more comfortable than narrow ones. Look for extra padding. These two things can save you a good deal of discomfort. (more…)

Vacations are times to relax and enjoy, not worry about finding your way around. Are you flying, or driving? Are you going somewhere that you know well or somewhere totally new? Are you renting a car if you’re flying, or are you going to depend on taxis? If you are traveling by taxi do you know if a ‘shortcut’ the taxi driver suggests is really a shortcut or possibly are you being scammed to increase your rate. (more…)

Traveling is always easier if you take as little with you as humanly possible. It’s always the intention while traveling to carry only to what is most necessary. This is not always an obtainable goal, especially when you are venturing into parts unknown. In addition to the usual essentials, a sizable map and navigational equipment become necessary. (more…)

A funny thing happened on the way to my closet. This unforgettable journey from my shower confirmed an age old theory: a lot can happen in fifteen feet.

One night earlier I’d switched on the news to see civil unrest in Budapest, Hungary. My sister August was just there, I thought. Grand old buildings towered behind burning cars. As many do, I wondered: what is wrong with the world? Some of these countries… (more…)

After you have planned your vacation to Aruba, you may be wondering what to pack. To ensure that you don’t experience any unwelcome surprises at either your departing airport or the Aruba Airport, make note of the guidelines in this article. The following is a convenient outline of what you can and cannot pack when traveling to Aruba and some added travel tips to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible. (more…)