Taking A Break From The Rest Of The Week
I’m going to take a break from posting to recharge my creative batteries. I’ll resume next Monday hard and heavy – until then feel free to leave any ideas or stories you’ve found interesting. Random comments also welcome.
Prevent Overnight Airport Theft By Securing Luggage To Your Leg Using A Laptop Lock
Staying overnight in an airport can be a fun adventure and save you money but leaves you vulnerable to theft. Many opportunistic thieves (including airport staff) may try to make off with your bags as you sleep. A good way to prevent this is to bring along a laptop lock (an essential if you bring a laptop) and lace it through the handles of your bags.
Make sure that each suitcase, backpack, and gift bag handle is connected by the lock and then secured to your leg or around your wrist. This simple technique will help to alert you if your bags are moved by anyone.
As much as possible, try to sleep on your bags – use your suitcase to put you feet upon. Although any lock will do, try to find retractable ones to reduce the amount of slack so that you’ll be sensitive to any movements. Finding a good place to sleep, setting an alarm every 2 hours to wake up, and staying connected with your baggage will help reduce you being picked out by a crook.
[photo by: Satoly]
Post Highlights: [2/23]
Deciphering State Department Travel Warnings
The problem is that State Department warnings can be discouraging and difficult to understand since they encompass entire countries and last for long periods of time.
Delta and Northwest Consider Merger
As I predicted in the beginning of the year the airlines will merge to survive, only to break up into smaller regional entities down the line. In the meantime, expect higher ticket prices and more stupid fees.
Travel Boom Will Hit Cuba 5 Years After Castro Resignation
You may not be able to pack your bags now but here??s why you should get ready in a few years.
Don’t Use Hairspray Or Gel On Long Flights
Time passes faster on long flights if you’re one of the lucky travelers who can sleep through it. You’ll save yourself some grief if you ditch the hair products and bring a stylish hat instead.
- Lying for hours on hair that has hairspray or gel in it will irritate your scalp; combined with the dry recycled air you’ll be itching and uncomfortable. A nice hat will also keep junk like other peoples’ face grease out of your hair if you sleep in a window seat. By avoiding germs in your hair and not itching your scalp you can effectively reduce the chances of getting sick from flying.
It may seem far fetched, but even if you feel your immune system can take it, save yourself the headache of dandruff or a really bad hair day your can’t fix once you get up. A hat will also keep you from sweating from overheating your body with too many layers or a blanket since roughly 35% of body heat is lost through the head.
[photo by: nickwheeleroz]
