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Socially distancing on the train

Enjoy a scenic cross-country trip without other passengers nearby. Want to get away but keep your distance? Amtrak’s private roomettes and bedrooms may be just the ticket to a safer vacation. The private spaces are available on more than a dozen routes that...

Want to socially-distance from mosquitos in your backyard or while camping?

Health, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

These reasonably-priced devices create a protective bubble that lasts for hours. There are many effective mosquito-repelling lotions and sprays for when you’re on the go. What about when you’re in your backyard or at your campsite and prefer not to slather or spray on...

What’s bugging you?

Health, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

If it’s mosquitos, these sprays, lotions, and wipes—plus a don’t-laugh-it-works device—will keep the critters at bay. Many of the places I travel to (including my backyard) have mosquitos. At best, they’re annoying (those itchy red bumps!). At worst, they’re dangerous...

Give peace a chance

Health, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

This noise-reducing, sleep-inducing white-noise machine fits in your luggage and helps you work in a noisy environment and fall asleep at home or on the road. I have radio-telescopic ears; they pick up every little sound whether I’m snoozing or awake. Apps that...

Two reasons to INsure your USA trip (to ENsure your wallet isn’t emptied)

Travel Advice, Travel Insurance

Insure your USA vacation to cover your health insurance deductible or get a refund if you change your mind about going. With coronavirus rates on the rise as summer starts, more travelers are investing in trip insurance for their upcoming domestic vacation plans. Your...

Permission to come aboard?

Cruise Ships, Travel Advice

When will cruisers be able to set sail again? This fall, if they’re lucky. Most cruise lines suspended departures in mid-March. While some smaller European lines—river and coastal cruises—have resumed operations, most of the major lines have canceled sailings through...

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Socially distancing on the train

Want to socially-distance from mosquitos in your backyard or while camping?

What’s bugging you?

Give peace a chance

Two reasons to INsure your USA trip (to ENsure your wallet isn’t emptied)

Permission to come aboard?

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