General Travel Prep

The Chicago Stockyards officially opened in 1865 and closed in 1971, ending a period of industrial development that influenced local, national and world history. American poet Carl Sandburg called...

This is how to best pack an item for shipping to prevent damage due to poor packaging.

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...

When you are planning a vacation out of the country, it is important to prepare for your travel so that the experience can be truly enjoyed. This article talks about how to do your vacation...

First, a skeleton outline of the entire vacation is helpful. This is not a concrete plan, but a listing of things you hope to do or restaurants you may want to visit helps with preparation. You...

I am sure everyone has experienced this one time or another when we have been nervous about remembering everything we need for a trip. Whether it is just a weekend get-away, or a two week long...

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...

Getting ready for a trip is always a big hassle. Making sure you’ve packed everything (or your kids have), finding house sitters and perhaps a pet sitter, canceling the paper and all that can make...

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...