I bought travel insurance. Am I covered in a coronavirus outbreak? Maybe not
You were supposed to be going to China, but coronavirus has scared you and you want to cancel. "I have travel insurance," you say to yourself. "No problem." Not so...
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Travel dilemmas: Should you buy that plane ticket? These 3 questions can help you stop agonizing
If you sometimes feel as though the world is conspiring against you and your flight plans, wonder no more. It is — but for different reasons, although all fall under...
Travel dilemmas: I made these stupid travel mistakes so you don’t have to
"Why do they let this woman out on her own?" You may be asking yourself that after you read this. I'm asking myself this after writing it. But at least...
US Customs extends grace period for 350,000 backlogged Global Entry applications
If you're fretting about how long it's taking to get your Global Entry renewal, take a breath. If you've submitted your application and its status continues to say "pending," your...
How to thwart burglars at the holidays
At the holidays, your home is a thief's favorite shopping center. How to stop that. (Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times)
Travel dilemmas: Are you the Satan of back-seat drivers? Read this before you ruin the holidays
When the holidays begin, my reptilian brain takes over. It keeps me breathing, but as McGill University describes it, "The reptilian brain ... tends to be somewhat rigid and compulsive."...
Travel dilemmas: You love your new CBD oil, but TSA officers might not
The patchwork of rules in the United States makes absolute legality an issue. And you need to be extra careful in other countries. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the darling of...
Is it safe and legal to travel with CBD? That’s a definite maybe
I wish I could tell you it's absolutely fine to take CBD with you on planes or as you travel to another state, but I can't. It doesn't matter whether...
Ignore this Real ID story at your peril
If you don't know what the Real ID driver's license is, you have plenty of company. If you still don't know about it by the end of this column, you...
Women travelers share their tips and secrets for staying safe
Learn self-defense. Gather information. Ask for help and for what you want. Be slightly suspicious. Act confident. Fit in by not standing out. Stay sober. Scream when necessary. Trust your...