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Did you know May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Hearing loss affects over 34 million Americans including 3 million children. This condition deeply affects the life of those who have it and the people in their lives. If you are a traveler who uses a hearing device, you’ll understand how important it is to…
In my household, we have a family disaster kit always at the ready. We live in Hurricane Alley and have been through our fair share of natural (and man-made) disasters. But what if you are traveling? I keep thinking of Chris Elliott‘s post on being in Maui when the recent tsunami warnings came through and…
Checked baggage fees with airlines keep going up and up and up. On my last flight, everyone had large carry on bags and there were hardly any checked bags. Of course, there are risks involved with checking your luggage AND with bringing a carry on. When my husband and I flew American Airlines from Dallas…
Note many readers realize that I have a full time job, because my biggest passion is travel. However, another passion of mine is fire safety. I joined the fire service as my full time career over 16 years ago and love to share the importance of fire prevention and safety in hopes of saving lives…
Emergency preparedness is a serious issue, especially with the serious winter storms hitting the US this year. With flights being cancelled so often, may travelers are finding themselves stuck at their destination or taking things on the road to brave the weather. Whether you are traveling by car or by air, there are few items…