<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>ThriftyTraveling.com</title> <atom:link href="http://thriftytraveling.com/category/safe-travel/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://thriftytraveling.com</link> <description>Pay Little, Travel BIG!</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:39:28 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>How to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu from Airplane Germs</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:36:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid airplane germs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid catching a cold]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid catching the flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthy flying]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=3938</guid> <description><![CDATA[by Juan Vives You can protect yourself from catching a flu bug, cold, or airplane germs in a crowded airplane by following a few simple rules. There is nothing worse than arriving sick at your vacation spot or taking home a cold as a souvenir.  A few of the best healthy travel practices will help [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/' addthis:title='How to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu from Airplane Germs' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/how-to-avoid-catching-a-cold-or-the-flu-from-airplane-germs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>City Tours: A Great Way to See the World</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/city-tours-a-great-way-to-see-the-world/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/city-tours-a-great-way-to-see-the-world/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:03:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Things to See and Do]]></category> <category><![CDATA[city tours]]></category> <category><![CDATA[city travel tours]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sightseeing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel tours]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=3689</guid> <description><![CDATA[Booking a city travel tour on your next trip may well be the single best way to see everything and maximize your enjoyment time during your vacation.   A city travel tour or day travel tour outside of the city will also turn out to be a great use of your time when traveling. This is [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/city-tours-a-great-way-to-see-the-world/' addthis:title='City Tours: A Great Way to See the World' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/city-tours-a-great-way-to-see-the-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Free Guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:58:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Woman Traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[air travel and pregnancy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flying when pregnant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthy air travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pregnant travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[safe air travel when pregnant]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=3432</guid> <description><![CDATA[Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women. However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings. To help ease some of the anxiety, read on for a sample of the travel tips from a free guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy. It answers all your questions on how to ensure safe and comfortable air travel [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/' addthis:title='Free Guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-guide-to-air-travel-and-pregnancy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>11 Safety Tips You MUST Know</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:08:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[safety tips]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1975</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today I received an e-mail with a few REALLY good safety tips, and no author given credit.  While the message was geared toward women, I think these are tips that men and women of all ages as well as children and teenagers should read and remember.  Please share them with your friends and family. 1.  Tip from Tae [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/' addthis:title='11 Safety Tips You MUST Know' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/11-safety-tips-you-must-know/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Terrorist Advisories</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:14:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[American Citizens Services and Crisis Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Terrorism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terrorist advisories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[U.S. Deparatment of State]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1645</guid> <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of State&#8217;s American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) offers frequently-updated bulletins about outbreaks of disease and terrorist activity everywhere in the world.  As a precaution, check their website or call them immediately prior to your trip.  Call 1-888-407-4747, or go their website located at http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/' addthis:title='Terrorist Advisories' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Airport Security Travel Tip</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/airport-security-travel-tip/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/airport-security-travel-tip/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:03:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[airport safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[airport security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Scams]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1274</guid> <description><![CDATA[While airport security people are viewing your valuable carry-on possessions with their X-ray equipment and eyeing you cautiously as you stroll through the metal detection area, a new crime is increasing in popularity. After you place your items on the conveyor belt which goes past the X-ray machine, keep an eye on them when they [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/airport-security-travel-tip/' addthis:title='Airport Security Travel Tip' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/airport-security-travel-tip/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Drinking-Water Safety Tips When Traveling</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/drinking-water-safety-tips-when-traveling/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/drinking-water-safety-tips-when-traveling/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:31:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health and Medical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bottled water hints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[drinking water abroad]]></category> <category><![CDATA[safe drinking water]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1272</guid> <description><![CDATA[Drinking unsafe water when traveling abroad can make you very sick.  Here are ways to avoid that. When you order bottled water at restaurants, there are three ways to be absolutely certain that the server isn&#8217;t just giving you tap water in a mineral water bottle. Make sure the seal around the cap hasn&#8217;t been broken.  If [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/drinking-water-safety-tips-when-traveling/' addthis:title='Drinking-Water Safety Tips When Traveling' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/drinking-water-safety-tips-when-traveling/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What if You Forget Where Your Hotel is Located?</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/find-your-hotel/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/find-your-hotel/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:20:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Places to Stay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hotel hints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hotel safety]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1270</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you think this is unlikely?  How many times have you parked your car at the mall or the grocery store and forgotten where you parked it?  Now how easy is it for you to get caught up in a day of wandering through Vienna or Atlanta or anywhere, and then having a mental block [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/find-your-hotel/' addthis:title='What if You Forget Where Your Hotel is Located?' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/find-your-hotel/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shopping Scam:  False Receipts</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/shopping-scam-false-receipts/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/shopping-scam-false-receipts/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:53:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scams]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shopping scams]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Scams]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1244</guid> <description><![CDATA[Whether traveling here or abroad, many small shop owners view the tourist as a gullible target.  While savvy travelers know that a product might be counterfeit, as well as possibly overpriced, here is something you might not have thought of.  Some unscrupulous owners will give you a receipt from another store!  That would make it [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/shopping-scam-false-receipts/' addthis:title='Shopping Scam:  False Receipts' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/shopping-scam-false-receipts/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Luggage Identification Hints</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/luggage-identification-hints/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/luggage-identification-hints/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:13:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[luggage identification hints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[luggage safety hints]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1092</guid> <description><![CDATA[Here are some luggage safe-travel hints when traveling by air, car, train, or on a cruise: Although properly-labeled luggage will increase the likelihood of it being returned to you if it gets lost, it also can send out a message to criminals that you are leaving your house available for them to rob at a [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/luggage-identification-hints/' addthis:title='Luggage Identification Hints' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a 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isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=716</guid> <description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ll hear this from me over and over again; but I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to wear a money belt (whether it&#8217;s around your midriff, on your leg . . . there are many variations available) under your clothes. This holds true whether traveling here or abroad, or even if you live [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/credit-cards-how-to-protect-them-when-you-travel/' addthis:title='Credit Cards:  How to Protect Them When You Travel' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/credit-cards-how-to-protect-them-when-you-travel/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Lithium Batteries Are Not Allowed in Checked Baggage</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/lithium-batteries-are-not-allowed-in-checked-baggage/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/lithium-batteries-are-not-allowed-in-checked-baggage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:08:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carry-on luggage rules]]></category> <category><![CDATA[checked baggage rules]]></category> <category><![CDATA[llithium batteries in luggage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[safe air travel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=27</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you take spare batteries for your cell phone or laptop or camera with you while traveling, and you travel by plane, this is important for you to know. The bad news is that you may NOT pack any spare lithium batteries in your checked baggage, although you can pack an electronic device with the batteries [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/lithium-batteries-are-not-allowed-in-checked-baggage/' addthis:title='Lithium Batteries Are Not Allowed in Checked Baggage' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/lithium-batteries-are-not-allowed-in-checked-baggage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>EMD Safety Bracelet:  Be Afraid; Be Very Afraid</title><link>http://thriftytraveling.com/emd-safety-bracelet-be-afraid-be-very-afraid/</link> <comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/emd-safety-bracelet-be-afraid-be-very-afraid/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:00:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electro-muscular disruption]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electronic ID bracelet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[EMD safety bracelet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[homeland security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terrorism and air travel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=24</guid> <description><![CDATA[When I read that our Department of Homeland Security is actually considering making it mandatory for airline passengers to wear Lamperd&#8217;s &#8220;EMD Safety Bracelet&#8221; (aka &#8220;Electronic ID Bracelet&#8221;) on every flight, I was stunned and shocked (pun intended).  EMD stands for &#8220;electro-muscular disruption.&#8221; According to the Lamperd website, crew members would be able to use radio [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://thriftytraveling.com/emd-safety-bracelet-be-afraid-be-very-afraid/' addthis:title='EMD Safety Bracelet:  Be Afraid; Be Very Afraid' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_stumbleupon"></a><a class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a><a class="addthis_button_digg"></a><a class="addthis_button_delicious"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a></div>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thriftytraveling.com/emd-safety-bracelet-be-afraid-be-very-afraid/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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