Harry Whitt

Packing Tips

Here are some tips and hacks to help with your packing especially if you plan to travel abroad. Luggage Allowance: There are three basic classifications of bags for airline travel. The first one is a personal item. This could be a purse, small shoulder bag, fanny pack, or small backpack. The bag should be noContinue reading “Packing Tips”

Traveling with Medications

I hate taking medicine but I enjoy living. In 2018, I had a heart attack resulting in one stent. Since then, I have been on several prescribed medications. Up to that point medications barely hit my radar when traveling, but now I have a new normal. Here are a few things to keep in mindContinue reading “Traveling with Medications”

Safe Water Abroad

“Water, water everywhere … Nor any drop to drink.” This is quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge about a ship caught in the doldrums, surrounded by saltwater but none to drink. Water can be plentiful but not necessarily safe to drink. When traveling internationally or even hiking in the great outdoors, you need water but safeContinue reading “Safe Water Abroad”

Money Concerns Abroad

Money is always a big topic when it comes to travel especially international travel. Travel is expensive but there are some practical points you need to know before you go. How Much Money? One of the big questions I get from people is, “How much money do I need to take?” I’m not sure ifContinue reading “Money Concerns Abroad”

Electricity Abroad

Before you pack up that curling iron or order a voltage converter for that trip abroad, you might need to do a little research or you could read the following. Main Concern: Around the world, all electrical systems are not the same. In the United States we have a 120 volt system and in manyContinue reading “Electricity Abroad”

Cell Phones Abroad

Always with Us! Oh, we love our smart phones! They are like another appendage to our bodies. We are constantly on our phones. There are a few things you need to be aware of when traveling internationally concerning your phone service. So you have flight reservations for a trip to a Caribbean paradise and youContinue reading “Cell Phones Abroad”