TravelsandEscapes

Inside the dome of the British Columbia Parliament building. The building, opened in 1897, showcases some amazing windows, paintings, and art work.

The Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. This grand old hotel still looks good after all these years. Hard to believe it was built in 1908.

Mt. Shasta peeking though the clouds. With snow on top, it’s hard to see where the snow stops and the clouds begin.

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Whether you carry a purse, backpack, or small carry on bag…take some time to make sure you have what you might need for a long flight.

Any medications you regularly take should be included. You don’t need to pack the entire trip’s worth, just enough to get you through the flight. One or two extra would be a good idea as well.

A scarf or shawl would be handy on a long flight, too. Lip balm, lotion, contacts solution, toothbrush…whatever you absolutely need to make the flight easier.

Your smart phone, tablet, and camera should be in your carry on and not in your checked luggage. If you have long layovers, don’t forget your chargers.

So you don’t forget anything important, make a list. Save it on your computer and you won’t have to try to remember what you took last time.

Do you travel with a snack in your purse or carry on bag?

In case of flight delays, hurried connections, or a growling stomach…snacks come in handy. Traveling with kids? Pack more than one!

I’ve probably told you this before…but here goes one more time.

Before you leave on vacation, check the weather at your destination. If you’re driving, check the weather along the route, including the forecast. This will help you know what to pack, eliminating both over-packing and leaving your much needed jacket or umbrella at home.

Do you know how to drive a stick shift vehicle? If you are traveling in many parts of the world, a stick shift will probably be what you find in your rental vehicle.

If you rent from the US, check with the car rental company to see what kind of car or van you will be renting and what it has for transmission. Better to know ahead of time than to get surprised at the last minute.

Do you take the time to learn some phrases in the local language when you travel? You should.

Good ones to start with are: Please…Thank You…Yes…No

These few words will go a long ways when traveling.

We all know we should keep our money safe when traveling. Most of us know to keep our money in more than one place.

How do you do that? Do you divide up your cash between you and your traveling partner? Do you put some in your wallet, which is in a pickpocket proof pants pocket, and the rest in your money belt?

Or, do you hide some in a corner of your backpack?

Wherever you put it, make sure it’s safe. And, remember where you stashed it!