20 Apr 2015

Have $10? Save your life (and valuables) while traveling

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Save your life while traveling on the road with travel accessories that are fairly cheap (under $10):

1) A door stop for extra protection against having people come into your room while you are there.

2) A multi tool - you never know what you might have to fix, and you can get what you need for a fairly cheap price.

30 Ziplock bags for keeping items like your passport and phone dry (as well as transporting your liquids).

4) A Quikclot clotting sponge in case you get a very nasty cut.

5) Rubber bands. Wrapping rubber bands around your wallet - and other valuables - makes it hard for thieves to pull your items out of your pocket.

6) A flashlight. Yes, you do have your smart phone with its flashlight. But, if you are, for example, stranded, you do not want to use up your battery life on your phone. It is better to minimally get a small keychain flashlight.

So, for the cost of a just couple cups of coffee, you can make your life - and your valuables - safer.

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Some tips for a great family vacation

Submitted by Anonymous

Many of us have fond memories of family vacations. You can create those memories - with some advanced planning.

20 Jun 2015

Forage for your supper - at luxury hotels

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Now you can go to luxury hotels and: forage for your supper - and cook it too!

23 Apr 2015

Traveling solo? Enjoy it!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Does the thought of traveling alone scare you? The best ways to overcome the anxiety of traveling solo is by putting yourself out there. Whether at a hotel or restaurant, smile, be friendly, and be open to conversation.

23 Apr 2015

Don't want to iron in your hotel room? Try this.

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Yes, we all know that most all hotels have ironing boards and irons. But - who wants to iron when you can have fun?

21 Apr 2015

Do you want to open your hotel door with your smart phone?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Some hotels are beginning to experiment with keyless entry into hotel rooms. The hotels outfit their doors with special technology so that guests can use smart phones to open the doors. There are some issues with this, however. The biggest problems that have cropped up so far are convenience issues and issues involving guest security.