Growing up, my only international travel experiences were fishing trips to Canada. Let’s face it, travel to Canada isn’t that much different than the US other than the metric system. When Colleen and I took our sons to England in 2006, this was my first major trip and I was a nervous mess worrying about all of the potential problems that I imagined we...
When I am traveling I use a cross body bag. It’s just a safer option. I see men and women using them all over the world. It keeps all my belongings close to my body. You can also use a backpack but I wouldn’t put anything of value (such as your wallet) in it. When you are in crowded areas you want your things where you can see them...
Eventually, it will happen; you’re standing at the luggage carousel watching it go around and around and your bag doesn’t appear. What now? Most major airlines have a baggage service desk near the baggage claim area. Go there immediately to report your lost bags and they will contact you when your bags arrive. If it happens when you’re...