Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Vienna, Austria, one of my favorite cities. When you think about travel, you think about the beautiful sights you’re going to see, the delicious food you’re going to sample, and the experiences you will have. What you probably don’t think about are all the travel scams and rip-offs…
Category: Travel Safety
Six Things that Suck About Being Sick on Vacation
Hey there, fellow travelers! We’re in Paris at Sacre Coeur, and I’m under the weather with a cold and my son is projectile vomiting back at our apartment. It’s not fun to be traveling when you’re sick, but sometimes it happens. Whether you are flying with a cold or dealing with tummy troubles, being sick…
7 Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites While Traveling
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Rio de Janeiro and we’re talking about mosquito prevention. Mosquitos are everywhere, and a lot of travelers worry about getting Zika or Yellow Fever when traveling to countries with mosquitos. So, today we’re sharing some tips on how you can avoid mosquito bites while traveling. #1 Mosquito Repellant…
Pre-Trip Checklist: 15 Things to do Before You Leave For Vacation
Hey there, fellow travelers! We have so many posts about what to do while you’re traveling, but this post is about the things you need to do before you travel. This isn’t about the travel documents you need, or how to plan your trip, but a vacation checklist of those little things you need to…
Honest Travel Safety Advice Every Traveler Should Know
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in the Loire Valley of France. While we love to share all of the exciting and fun things about traveling the world as a family, there are some downsides, too. Today we’re doling out safety advice for travelers. Some things are just unavoidable, but there travel safety tips can help…
Seven Common Travel Illnesses & Injuries
Hey there, fellow travelers! While we love to share all of the exciting and fun things about traveling the world as a family, there are some downsides, too. Today, half of our family isn’t feeling well so it seems like the perfect opportunity to talk about the seven most common ailments that travelers may run…
The Most Common Dumb Reasons Why Tourists Get Arrested
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Barcelona, and we’re having a great time. Some tourists may have too good of a time and end up being arrested. So, today we’re sharing the six most common reasons that tourists get arrested while traveling #1 Alcohol Related Arrests Alcohol can be the catalyst for a fun…
Everything You Need to Know About Traveler’s Diarrhea (but don’t want to)
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Cancun, Mexico, the perfect place to talk about Montezuma’s Revenge. Many travelers in Mexico end up with Montezuma’s Revenge, or traveler’s diarrhea. So we’re going to talk about how you get it, how to avoid it and what to do if you don’t avoid it. What is Traveler’s…
Tips to Avoid Seasickness on Cruises
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Croatia, on a cruise, and I thought it would be a good time to talk about seasickness. Not all travel is sunshine and rainbows, so I want our fans to be prepared for some of the downsides of travel, too. Many travelers get seasick on a cruise, so…
6 Safety Tips for Travel in The USA
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in the “hostess city” of Savannah, Georgia. While we love to share fun travel recommendations like where to eat and what to see in a city, we also want to share practical travel tips to help you travel safely. So, today, we’re six safety tips for travel in the…