You’ve planned the trip. You’ve booked the flights, reserved the hotel, and mapped out the activities. The last thing on your mind is everything that could go wrong. But here’s the truth: the older we get, the more we have to lose when a trip falls apart — and the more we stand to benefit […]
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Whether you are a first-time or experienced traveler, an enjoyable international trip starts with proper planning. While there are numerous sites out there offering you travel plans, we’ve found the U.S. Department of State’s International Travel Checklist to be quite comprehensive, and it’s free! 5-Step International Travel Checklist Learn about your destination Join the DoS
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As of mid-January, 2026, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 22 countries and territories. The Department of State’s Level 4 – Do Not Travel, is their highest level. This level is for countries where the risk to Americans is severe. This might be due to active
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Whether you’re planning your first international trip or you’re a seasoned traveler, the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory system is an essential tool for making informed decisions about your travel plans. Forewarned may prevent a disaster. What Are Travel Advisories? The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issues travel advisories to help American
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TSA ConfirmID: The $45 Alternative to REAL ID The ConfirmID Policy Starting February 1st, travelers going through TSA security checkpoints at U.S. airports for domestic flights without a REAL ID or other acceptable identification can pay a $45 fee to use an optional alternative identity verification system called TSA ConfirmID. This replaces the current practice
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Saturday, December 20th. Our wedding day. Yes, 5 days before Christmas. I will have no problem remembering my anniversary 🙂 Theme I’m blessed to have a bride who loves aviation almost as much as I do. She chose to have an aviation themed wedding, she chose the colors (blue, creme, white, gold), she chose the
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A wedding will certainly change your life. Orlando Bound We departed Kentucky on Monday, December 15th with great driving weather. Buddy was my co-pilot and my kiddos, Toshi and Calli, were relaxing in back. Road Trip Planning The most direct route was driving interstate highway 65 (I-65) south through Nashville, then I-24 to
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There is something uniquely appealing about having a drink after you’ve settled into your seat for your flight. Perhaps it’s having a glass of wine for those flight jitters, a celebratory cocktail to kick off your vacation, or a beer to enjoy watching a sports game or movie on the flight. However, there are serious
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You’ve made all the necessary preparations for your trip. You are so looking forward to it. However, as you prepare to board your plane, you are entering a potentially disgusting danger zone. We do not want to gross you out. We want to forewarn you. Dangers You Can See 🩴 Footwear While flip-flops or open-toe
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In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. This Thanksgiving, I was blessed to have my fiancé Andrea, and her daughter Amanda, as well as my brother Shane and his girlfriend Jeannine, here for the week. One of the few times my house was full with family. Family Spending time with family
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