Planning an international trip means thinking about more than flights and hotels. Figuring out which travel vaccinations you need is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health abroad. Some countries actually deny entry without proof of specific vaccines, and skipping them can turn a dream vacation into a medical … Read more
Last summer I watched a man at Rome Termini station lose his phone in under four seconds. A woman bumped into him, he turned to apologize, and a second hand slipped his iPhone out of his open backpack pocket. He never felt it happen. That scene has stuck with me because the victim looked exactly … Read more
Traveling alone is one of the most freeing experiences you can have. But the first time I stepped off a train in a city where I did not speak the language, my phone was at 12 percent, and my hotel was a mile away, I understood why solo travel safety sits at the front of … Read more
Traveler’s diarrhea is the single most predictable travel-related illness, hitting between 30% and 70% of international travelers during a two-week trip, and I have watched it derail more vacations than missed flights. I have trekked through the Andes, backpacked across Southeast Asia, and eaten street food in Marrakech, and I have learned the hard way … Read more
I learned this lesson the hard way. On a trip to Tokyo, I packed my ADHD medication in a daily pill organizer to save space. Customs officers pulled me aside for 90 minutes while they verified my prescription over the phone with my doctor’s office back home. The medication stayed with me, but my heart … Read more