Watch this video on YouTube Lost luggage, apparently, is like the weather: everyone complains about it, but nobody does anything. Like many frequent travelers, I’ve learned never to check luggage unless it’s completely unavoidable. There are two primary reasons...
Watch this video on YouTube One of the most difficult transitions for the elderly is that dreaded loss of independence when a person can no longer drive. However, today’s technology offers a way to help older adults maintain their ability to come and go on their...
Watch this video on YouTube When traveling in the US, I rarely purchase the insurance offered by car rental companies. By paying with a major credit card, you will typically have all the insurance coverage you need and save $20 to $50 a day in unnecessary charges. I...
Watch this video on YouTube The recent presidential election was the most contentious and polarizing in modern history. In the past it hasn’t been unusual to hear people say, “If _________ is elected I am leaving the country,” but I’ve rarely seen...
Watch this video on YouTube Many travelers, including me, rarely purchase the insurance offered by the car rental company. The daily charge of $20-$40 is expensive, and the coverage often unnecessarily duplicates that provided by your credit cards and personal auto...
Watch this video on YouTube In the airport shuttle taking us to our hotel in Mumbai, I looked out the window and thought, “We’re not in South Dakota anymore.” It was midnight and the streets of India’s largest city seemed as full of people,...
