Be honest. How many times have you read a safety tip for travelers and thought: “Yep, that makes sense” … and then just totally ignored it next time you took a trip? We’ve all been there. So let’s make a pact together to stop ignoring the good advice and start following these rules to stay safe while traveling. 1. Register with the State Department: No one expects to experience a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or other emergency while they’re abroad. But if you do,

Caroline is an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Her work has appeared on USA Today, the Boston Globe, AOL.com, MSNBC.com, ABC News, TODAY Travel, and CruiseCritic.com, among other publications. Dressing appropriately for air travel means knowing what will keep you comfortable on the plane—and given the cramped seats and various temperature changes on flights, this isn’t always easy. Always Wear These Things on the Plane The following seven items

(Found this on my International Living connection) My wife, Rebecca, and I use a credit card when traveling overseas, as a reliable and secure way to purchase goods and services at a fair exchange rate. Additionally, the cards we subscribe to offer rewards for each dollar spent, including bonus points on travel spending such as airfare, hotels, and car rentals. We are often able to offset our travel costs by applying our miles to airline or hotel rewards programs or booking t