Avoid the Taxi Scam
Had there only been the internet when I was a young traveler. A simple web search online for common tourist scams would have alerted me to the taxi scams, used…
How to Deal with the Wrong Change Scam
Guarding Against the Wrong Change Scam The Wrong Change scam is a deceitful tactic that involves receiving incorrect change after making a purchase, with the goal of dishonestly profiting at…
Brewing Connections: The Social Influence of Coffee
Café Central in Vienna, Austria. Photo: Andreas Praefcke / CC BY 3.0 DEED. A cup of gourmet coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.” —…
The Mickey Finn drink: How to Recognize the Symptoms if You Think Your Drink Was Spiked
While traveling, drink spiking can serve as a tactic to divert attention for theft or to physically incapacitate individuals, making them vulnerable to robbery, unwelcome advances, or sexual assault. It’s…
Vehicle Preparedness for Emergencies: A Comprehensive Guide
In times of major disasters, the ability to quickly evacuate can be a crucial factor in ensuring your safety. When faced with power outages, contaminated water supplies, or the threat…
What to Eat and What to Avoid When You Have Diarrhea when travelling
What is Traveler’s Diarrhea? Traveler’s diarrhea is a gastrointestinal ailment characterized by abdominal cramps and loose, watery stools, often resulting from the consumption of unfamiliar food or water in foreign…
Anatomie Clothing – Travel in Style
This summer the family and I were returning from a cruise in the UK and had a lay-over in Frankfurt, Germany. While walking around the airport waiting on our next…
Vienna: City of Spies & Culture
South view of the Schönbrunn Palace and park. Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. Vienna is a city with a rich and fascinating history, especially when it comes to…
Juice Jacking: How to Prevent the Growing Cyber Threat
Image created by Image Creator from MIcrosoft® Bing®. Juice jacking is a cyberattack where hackers can access your personal data or install malware on your device when you use a…
St. Ermin’s Hotel: A Historic Hotel with a Spy Legacy
The newly restored, original garden courtyard entrance to the St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s Park, London. Photo: Tim Fordham-Moss / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED. St. Ermin’s Hotel is a historic…