Travel Safety & Health

Hijacking of a plane is extremely rare, but it does happen; as it did on Sep. 11th and with deadly results. Most recently, authorities thwarted what was to be an attack on a U.S. airliner...

New Zealand is now preparing for icebergs which are heading their way. Over 100 icebergs have been spotted off the Coast of Macquarie Island in Australian territory. This is the second time in...

The Yukon Trail, better known as the Chilkoot Trail, originally crossed from Alaska to British Columbia via Chilkoot Pass and then continued on to the Yukon Territory. After the discovery of gold...

Used to be when you heard about pirates, you conjured images of Blackbeard, the Jolly Roger flag or most recently, the dashing ne’er-do-well Captain Jack Sparrow from "Pirates of the Caribbean."...

It could happen at any time, your car could lose control and slip into a lake, ocean, or stream and you need to be prepared on how to handle the situation. Here is how to get out of the car before...

About to move cross country, but don't want to deal with the hassle of renting a truck or hiring movers? Then this article is for you!

We are all familiar with the phrase "Carpe Diem", aren't we? Especially when we are planning for our vacations. We try to fit as much into the precious time that we have and it usually...

The chances of dying in a plane crash are reported to be around 9 million to ONE! These are great odds but not so consoling if you are a frequent flyer today. As terrorism, USAirways would be...

Traveling on an airplane with the threat of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) looming large is bound to make passengers nervous. The closed and contained environments of airplanes with their low cabin...

Very few people are attacked each year by sharks. But if it does happen you can greatly increase your chances of survival by knowing what to do. That is exactly what this article aims to do.

So you got a letter in the mail saying you won a free all inclusive cruise. Your mind is telling you it is not true, but you were foolish and called the company. Somehow they ended up with your...

Chances are you've seen a movie or two where someone has been eaten by a shark. Jaws always comes to mind, and since that movie, people have been terrified of swimming in the ocean. Watching...

The United States was the first nation in the world to establish a network of national parks that are maintained for the enjoyment of its people. There's something of interest for everyone,...

Getting caught in an avalanche is, more often than not, deadly. Snowslides move at incredible speeds and when there's enough weight in snow, the force is utterly overwhelming. When an avalanche...

Mountain lion attacks on humans are swift, but seldom deadly. In fact, only 14 people have died as the result of a mountain lion attack in the past 100 years. For the record, "mountain lion" is...

Most hikers and camper have heard that bears are more afraid of people than people are of them, and largely that is true. Despite the billions of sojourns into the wilderness of North America in...

Most of us have seen the video of the man who thought he’d walk up to a deer, and found himself on the unfriendly end of the attacking deer’s hooves. While rare, deer attacks do...

There’s nothing under your plane but ocean—in all directions. And the plane is going down. The aircraft smashes into the water just as you brace for impact. Before you know it,...

Your boat is beginning to sink. It will be completely beneath the water in a matter of minutes. Quickly, you and your companions ready the life raft, throw it overboard, then jump in yourselves....

Deserts provide some of the most idyllic landscapes in the world and are home to some rare and even exotic species that you can't find anywhere else. Millions of people frequent deserts every...

When the dark thick storm clouds and strong winds come in from the south are combined with lightening and periods of rain and hail, this often is followed by a tornado. Most people have a...

To survive in extraordinary circumstances requires quick thinking and ingenuity. A shipwreck--whether the vessel is a commercial ship or a small boat--tests a person's ability to adapt to an...

Despite their bulky appearance, rhinos can charge at speeds up to 35 miles an hour. Black rhinos, in particular, are known for seemingly unprovoked aggression. Experts agree that once a rhino...

It's a BIG DEAL to attempt Mt. Kilimanjaro's summit. Here are some tips and instructions to keep in mind on your amazing trek.

When you're disabled and must rely on a wheelchair to travel, riding a bus, a train or an airplane can be daunting. Follow the guidelines to make the trip easier.

Driving in Dallas is a dangerous game. Every time you venture onto the streets you decrease your life expectancy. Here are some steps you can take to better prepare for the hazards of Dallas roads.

Vacations or hiking trips into wilderness areas can be exciting and fun. Finding yourself stranded in a wilderness area is a different story altogether. Depending on how far you are from...

Although kidnappings are a rare event in First World countries, many rebel factions in unstable regions of the Third World consider kidnapping and extortion a customary means of earning revenue to...

You're traveling in an exotic country that suddenly veers into anarchy due to a political coup. Many scary scenarios flood your mind, such as, "Will we all be killed?" and "Do they really eat rats...