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Locked Luggage Guidelines

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Apparently, it is ok to lock your luggage, and it is advised if you’re traveling internationally.

Use the links below to find out more:

https://antitheftboss.com/how-to-use-locks-on-luggage-for-international-travel/

Additional points of view:
https://travelinglight.com/are-tsa-locks-safe/

Safe Travels!

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End of Summer Tipping Advice

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It’s almost time to get back into the swing of things as we end our summer relaxation 🙂

How should you handle tips for the camp counselor(s), pool cleaner, babysitter?

https://emilypost.com/advice/end-of-summer-tipping-guide

Photo by saad alawi on Pexels.com

All the best in travel & wellness!

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Climate Change & Travel

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There is “nowhere to run or hide” from the impact Climate Change is having on our planet. Below are various links to information, which can give you ideas going forward for the safety and personal knowledge of things you should be aware of as you think about traveling.

Combat Climate Change

Tips for how you can reduce your carbon footprint when traveling.

https://sustainabletravel.org/how-to-reduce-travel-carbon-footprint/

Safe travels!

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What are Trusted Traveler Programs?

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What you should know about Trusted Traveler programs.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/after-getting-passport.html

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https://ttp.dhs.gov/

Comparison pdf chart – click for details

Click to access Trusted-Traveler-programs-Chart.pdf

Safe Travels!

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Tipping Anyone ?

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Oftentimes I am at a loss when it comes to tipping. Below are some links, which may help you decide.

https://emilypost.com/advice/general-tipping-guide

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com

https://www.tripsavvy.com/tipping-guide-policy-for-travelers-1860980

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/tipping-while-traveling/
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/03/business/how-much-to-tip-guide/

Safe Travels 🙂

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DS -11 Form – In Person Passport Appointment

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Applying for a Passport during the summer months has turned out to be a huge challenge. However, you may be able to expedite the process by using the DS-11 form to request an ‘in person’ appointment. Use the link below for the guidelines. The video explains everything is detail.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html

Safe travels!

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What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?

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If your child is born abroad, what steps should you take in order to secure a Passport for them?


See details at the link below:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/birth-abroad.html

What is a non-citizen national?

https://www.fema.gov/node/how-does-fema-define-non-citizen-national-and-qualified-non-citizen

What is MyTravelGov? How can you use it to apply for CRBA?
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/about-us/mytravelgov.html

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How do you create an account?

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/about-us/mytravelgov.html

Safe travels!

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Airline Travelmares?

Recent Airline delays due to weather issues (is it Climate Change?). Well, that’s another topic. If you are interested in what you can do about contributing to a “sustainable planet“, I have posted and will continue to post, about ways for us to participate in doing our part. For example, I have posted about reducing food waste on my Tech4Boomers blog.

Take a look at the US Department of Transportation website regarding passenger rights at the link below.

https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/flight-delays-cancellations

To learn more about Climate Change and a Sustainable Planet, click the links in this post.