I was sitting in my airplane seat, just after take off, making myself comfortable, when I noticed quite a few people coughing and sneezing in the cabin. My thought was that this was not a good environment for me, for a long overseas flight. I did not want to get sick during my travels. Naturally I
A couple of times I have been caught traveling in blizzard conditions. They can come up rather unexpectedly and if you’re not well prepared, it can turn into a rather troublesome or very a dangerous situation. Many years ago, I was flying into a destination where snow was expected. The pilot kept alerting the passengers
I like to be well organized in advance, before I travel. Whether you go by air, train, bus or car, similarly needed items can be packed, to make your travel comfortable and convenient. Noise canceling headphones are very important to me, especially if I want to get some sleep, or watch a movie on a tablet,
Travel can have its pros and cons. Mostly, I find the pros greatly outweigh the cons. But I never anticipated this happening! I was standing on a walkway at the airport when I was struck by a piece of “runaway” luggage! This was the first time I learned about the minor disadvantage of luggage with
Packing for a trip can be quite arduous and nerve racking, especially when flying. One arrives at the airport counter and to their surprise, finds out that their luggage is over the weight limit! There is a way to avoid this dilemma of paying the penalty, if you use this helpful hint. When packing for
You should find out if there is food included on your flight, or if you have to pay extra for that food. Some airlines offer free non-alcoholic beverages, but others make you pay for them. (Keep in mind that a lot of airlines now only accept debit or credit cards for purchases on board.) At
When booking a flight for your travel, be sure to check on, not just the airfare cost, but the extra added costs and fees. For instance, baggage fees can apply. This is not only for checked baggage, but sometimes for carry-on (in-flight) bags. Also, different airlines have different weight and size limits for checked luggage.
Before I take a trip, I do research on places to go, sites to see, historical venues, museums, air and ground transportation. I also check out any holidays and special events, as well as closures. Sometimes there are strikes going on, and there’s a schedule of what days the strikes take place. Also check out