Travel Tips & Advice

Smartly Using Cell Phones Abroad
Learn how best to use a cell phone and its data plan when traveling.

Do You Need Travel Insurance?
What does travel insurance cover? Should you buy it? What should you look for? Find out here.

What if Your Flight is Delayed or Canceled?
Find out what your rights are as a passenger if a flight is canceled or delayed.

Is It Dual Voltage?
How to check your appliances to determine whether or not they're dual voltage - picture examples included.

Airline Carry-On Requirements
A chart showing carry-on requirements for bag sizes and weights. Includes all major airlines.

Extra Fees from Airlines
This chart from Kayak shows updated pricing and fees for extra bags, pets, oversized luggage, meals, and more.

What to Do Before You Go
Tips on preparing for your adventures, including banking, documentation, and weighing your luggage.

Converters & Adaptors: Traveling with Electronics
Learn about dual voltage appliances and how to make electronics will work overseas.

How to Avoid Jet Lag
Tips on how to arrive at your travel destination refreshed, and how to quickly adjust to local time.

Getting Bumped From Your Flight
Getting bumped from a flight doesn't always have to be a bad thing.

Using Credit Cards Overseas
Advice on withdrawing and spending money while abroad.

The Pack-It System
Watch this four minute video about the Eagle Creek Pack-It System, showing you the benefits of their folders, cubes and sacks.

Traveling With a Cellphone
Advice about taking cellphones overseas without breaking the bank.

Food and Drink Safety Abroad
Tips on staying healthy and avoiding contaminated food while traveling abroad.