Planes and airports can be tough on your body in more ways than one, but with a little pre-planning you can sidestep the worst of it and stay healthy when you fly. Pat-downs vs. scanners Every so often the topic of overexposure to radiation courtesy of airport scanners will come up, especially concerning frequent flyers. […]
We were traveling to visit our daughter and her family in Atlanta, Georgia. As we left the airport in a rental car we were involved in an accident which resulted in our hitting the median wall and totaling the rental car. We were transported by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta. Taken to the trauma center […]
My wife, Diane, was very sick with pneumonia here in Barra de Navidad, Mexico. I took her to a hospital in Manzanillo and shortly after she went into a coma. The doctor said she had a massive stroke and would not come out of it, but thank God, they were wrong. A day later she […]
“Safe travels!” is our favorite sign off. Truth is, though the world at large isn’t out to get you, you do need to make some provisions for an unexpected medical emergency when you travel. More often than not you’ll come home safe and sound, but all it takes is that one time to make you […]
Holidays, summer, spring break… Every few months there’s an opportunity to pack up the kids and head to the airport. If you’re dreading the thought of a few hours aloft with a fidgety brood, these travel tips can help. Never fear, a little planning and preparation go a long way. Give yourself time. No one […]
There are different types of travel insurance policies and alternatives intended for different types of travelers and trips. Most travelers, though, will find they need at least one type of coverage—or more—for any given trip. The umbrella term “travel insurance” can cover a wide variety of events. According to the US Travel Insurance Association, the […]
