Travel Safer
So many scams and crimes can victimize travelers. Protect yourself with knowledge.
Trip Anxiety
You would think with nearly 30 years of travel under my belt that I wouldn’t still get stressed out prior to a trip. But I do.
It turns out that after conversations with a number of friends, I discovered I wasn’t the only one who has a bit of panic that happens in the days before setting out on an adventure. It's called trip anxiety.
My panic is more of an overwhelming feeling of ...
Staying Healthy on Your Flight
There was once a time when flying was cool. You wanted to be a jetsetter. Today? Not so much. Either we’re getting bigger, or the seats are getting smaller (and our money is on the seats).
More than ever, you must be prepared, especially for lengthy transcontinental or international flights. Looking for tips on staying healthy on your flight? We'll look into how eating ...
Workout While Traveling
Healthy travel isn’t a fad. It’s a trend that is fundamentally reshaping travel itself. People are exploring the world more than ever, for work, for play, to discover, and for healthy adventures. As we do, there’s a growing demand to eat better, move more, and to use every opportunity to stay healthy. It’s dramatically changing air travel along with our visits to hotels and resorts ...
Travel Like a Local
When you’re visiting a new place, it’s easy to stick with the major tourist attractions. After all, there’s a reason they’re so popular. However, there’s more to a destination than the places you see advertised every time you research where to go. If you’d like to have a more authentic experience, here are some tips on how you can travel like a local no matter where you are.
1. Ask the ...
Beat Stress
Hey, it's no secret...life can be stressful! We all experience stress every now and then, and the key is to find techniques to help reduce it. Here are a few things you can do to help beat stress:
1. Get outdoors and enjoy the scenery
Take a walk! It doesn't have to be a sprint or power walk for miles to be effective. You can even take a lap around the block at a comfortable pace. ...
Aussies Hit by Canadian Working Holiday Visa / Online Scams
Australian travel insurance company Fast Cover is urging Aussies heading to Canada for the snow season to beware of a new round of online scams. The latest online scams include websites and phishing emails that coax travelers into paying exorbitant application fees for fake visas and guaranteed entry into Canada.
“No one can guarantee entry ...
Tips for Weather Delays and Flight Cancellations
Travel expert Johnny Jet gives us his insider tips on what to do in weather delays and flight cancellations! Weather delays and flight cancellations happen to the best of us, so it's important to be prepared and know what to do in these unfortunate situations. Johnny's tips include research, checking with the airline, signing up for flight notifications, ...
Protect Your Identity
VPNs for Cyber Security While Traveling
Protecting yourself when traveling is always a concern, but between insurance and not taking too many risks, have you given thought to protecting yourself on the internet? Most travelers are at the mercy of public or unprotected Wi-Fi connections. That leaves you vulnerable to others stealing any and all information you have stored on your ...
While traveling overseas, you might be insulting someone without even knowing it! Since you probably don’t want to be that rude “American tourist,” insulting people in other countries be sure to watch out for these 10 offensive behaviors. Traveling overseas is all fun and games until you unintentionally insult someone, so be sure to do some research on what actions/behaviors may be offensive in the country ...
You’re Being Followed, Now What?
Being followed is frightening. Being followed in an unfamiliar city or country? Even more so. Here’s a few tips to help you spot and react to the basic criminal element overseas.
How to spot a tail:
Stay aware: Do not bury your head in your phone or wear headphones when walking around a new city.
Do you see the same faces repeatedly, in different areas throughout ...
