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Every traveler has their worst flight stories. My two personal favorites: -The “flight to nowhere”. On a past business trip, I flew one hour to New York, circled for one hour and because of bad weather, flew back one hour to Washington, DC.  In my three hour...

Five Tips for Safe Travels in Troubled Times:  Concerns about safety have been raised at times in light of unrest and certain terrorist attacks abroad.  However, statistically, the dangers are much greater on US highways. In any case, it is important at home or abroad to have a...

Packing Single Traveler Tips for Saving and Safety: Here are our ten tips.  Please go to  our Contacts Page and send us your own! There are four good reasons that solo travelers should travel light. The first is the cost of having to check luggage. Second, traveling the world...

  Carry-on’s: The challenge for current travel is that permitted carry-on bags continue to shrink until they may end up being the size of a large purse! Always check-out your airlines restrictions before you pack. However, what is most often publicized is the linear measurements...

    Be sure to note the current international airline practice to book connections only 45 minutes apart.  In Beijing and Miami, I found myself running between international terminals, immigration and security barely making my connections. Be aware that even the same...

10 Tips for Saving on Travel Costs Now: Here are our tips beyond airfare and lodging savings: 10 Tips for Saving on Travel Costs Now: Planning ahead: Before you leave home, research and plan an inexpensive way from the airport, especially abroad. If going to a familiar city, try...

Solo Travel Tips: 10 Ways to Have Better Flights: It can be challenging to “enjoy” your flight! Think of it this way: You won’t have to be “on call”, and someone else is in charge so you can take time for yourself.  Read a magazine or delve into a...

Update Aug. 13, 2016   Here are our five new tips on how to pack light. I started packing light in school. Why? I didn’t like the fees. I also didn’t like to carry a heavy bag! I went on my first trip abroad as a teenager. I took an overnight bag for 6 weeks. In...

Here are our 5 tips on dealing with long layovers. 5 Tips on Dealing with Long Layovers:  Tip 1: Now that Nap Pods Come to JFK, ask yourself the following questions before booking your spot: Am I looking to actually fall asleep or just relax? How noisy is their location? Is there...

More news on relieving holiday stress!  Just as you are dashing to the airport with dread, the Washington Post carried welcome news of passengers at Washington’s Dulles International Airport being greeted by Rugi, a Great Dane-Lab mix  decked out in festive holiday attire....