General Travel Prep

Most people rate moving as one of life's more stressful events, but it doesn't have to be with a little foresight and planning.

The flea market, or the flea as it's often referred to has its origin's in the streets of Paris, France. In the 19th century, used textiles and clothes were traded there and were supposedly full...

Why wait until after there is a mandatory evacuation to start preparing to leave town? Here are some ways you can plan for an evacuation so that when the time comes to leave town you are ready to go.

Air travel has changed dramatically since 9/11. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA ) has specific rules on entering different areas of airports, getting through security checkpoints...

When preparing to go on vacation in Italy, or if you have loved ones in Italy, you may be thinking about shipping a package to Italy from the US. Italian International Customs (Dogana) can make...

Using a travel checklist is a great way to be sure you don't forget anything when packing to travel! The list can be used when leaving for a trip, and also used when returning from a trip to be...

Air travel can be tiring but also exciting, depending on whether you have everything you need during the flight. But with recent changes in governmental safety regulations and airline...

Traveling for business or pleasure requires planning ahead. Knowing the baggage regulations for travel will ease the packing, check-in and security. Flying internationally has a slightly...

Everyone is faced with planning a last-minute trip at some point in their lives. Whether for leisure or for an emergency situation, you may feel frenzied and rushed when planning a last-minute...

Let's face it ... moving is a drag. Not only do you discover that you can't part with Great Aunt Mildred's Tupperware (let alone know you still had it) but your muscles ache, you can't find...

If you are as OCD as I am, you will probably start preparing to pack for your vacation more than a month in advance. We are planning a trip at the end of March. I have already started making my...

If you have ever been in a car with a child for an extended period of time, you know how hard it is to keep them occupied. If there is nothing to keep them busy they either complain, talk your ear...

Even though many of us have become accustomed to traveling with luggage, you can travel without it thereby lightening your load on your journey. Additionally, traveling luggage-free eliminates...

Getting through U.S. customs may seem like a daunting prospect, but it's usually fast and simple if you know what you're doing. Following posted rules and regulations and declaring anything you...

These days, with the added charges for additional luggage, you need to get as much in your carry-on as possible. No need to pay for extra checked luggage, just pack everything you need very...

Moving can be an extremely stressful endeavor. The better job you do planning and preparing before the day, the less stressful you will be on the day. Also, the more planning and preparing that...

You are about to embark on a trip and want to make sure that you pack the items that you need. This article will help you by providing you with sort of a checklist.

With the heightened security at airports, many people wonder how to properly pack their suitcases before a trip. There are many items that are currently illegal to bring on an airplane, so it's...

Preparing to go on a trip can be a frenzied, hectic experience. Making a packing checklist will prove invaluable for a smooth transition from home to vacation. Not only will it take the guesswork...

If you're planning a semester abroad, you'll have to carefully consider your packing checklist. It is difficult to anticipate all of your various clothing needs for 3 to 4 months, and even harder...