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Entries Tagged as 'Travel Safety'

Women Traveling Alone: Tips and Advice

October 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Women traveling alone are often the target of thieves and others who mean harm, particularly when traveling in a foreign country or a town not known well. It’s a good idea to learn a few tips that will help make traveling alone a little safer.
The first thing to do before you depart is […]

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A Travel Hat Protects Your Skin from Powerful UV Rays

July 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Many people think the only time to worry about skin damage is when you are going to beach, on a hike, or out on a boat. But it is important to protect your skin every day, and especially when you are traveling, as you are likely to spend more time outdoors. It would […]

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First Aid Kit: Have One and Know How to Use It

July 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Whether you are going on a long road trip or picking up your kids from school, keep a first aid kit at home and in your car. A well-stocked first aid kit will help prevent small injuries from becoming more harmful and help you respond effectively in emergency situations.
Keep your first aid kit in […]

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Stuffbak: Being Proactive to Prevent Loss

June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Have you ever been on a trip and lost your camera, as well as all of the photographs on it? Have you ever lost your luggage on an international flight never to see it again? Have you ever been plagued by worries about these things happening to you, even if they never have?
If so, Stuffbak […]

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An Emergency Roadside Kit Is an Absolute Essential for Any Driver

June 10th, 2008 · No Comments

If you are planning to travel any distance by car, an emergency roadside kit is something you need to bring along. It can prevent you from getting stuck and helpless on the side of the road for long periods of time, and even save your life. Yet most drivers never carry any of the […]

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Protecting Travel Funds

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Newspapers and magazines are filled with stories of vacations and business trips spoiled when travelers are targeted by pick-pockets or identity thieves. Crowded streets, airports and train terminals are especially fertile grounds for theft. Street crime professionals are adept at lifting wallets filled with credit cards, passports and cash from pockets and purses of […]

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Travel Emergencies Tips

May 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Some emergencies are more pressing than others but, while traveling, any emergency can seem like a huge ordeal. One emergency that usually isn’t life-threatening is having a cancelled flight. If you need to be somewhere at a certain time and your plane isn’t flying, that can be an emergency. Flight plans change but the […]

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TSA Security and Checked Baggage

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Checked baggage is screened by the TSA before it is boarded. Several different methods are used to screen checked luggage. Checked bags are scanned by an Electronic Detection System (EDS) or by an Electronic Trace Detection (ETD). If electronic scanning raises questions or concerns about the contents of a checked bag, it is then […]

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Lock Luggage for Added Security

March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Ever-changing travel restrictions stir debates among travelers over whether or not to lock their luggage. There are several sound reasons to lock your carry-on and checked luggage.
No luggage is totally fail-proof. Rough treatment by baggage handlers, tugging bags over rough terrain and accidents may result in zipper or latch failures. Sturdy luggage locks add […]

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TSA Approved Luggage Locks

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Many travelers believe luggage locks and baggage straps prevent pilfering luggage contents. After all, one would think that would-be thieves would not waste time and risk drawing attention by trying to remove a luggage strap, pick a lock or de-code a combination lock when nearby suitcases are not secured. Actually, the majority of professional […]

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