Safety by Destination
Country and city safety guides: crime, scams, areas to know and the official advisories to check.
Plan smarter, travel safer
Safer trips, smarter plans, fewer surprises
Plain-English answers to the questions that come up before every trip: is it safe to go, what the airline actually allows, and where to go next.
Where would you like to start?
Six hubs, each with the guides we’d read first.
Flights & Airline Rules
What the airline actually allows: bags, seats, pets, instruments and the small print in between.
Getting Around & Road Trips
Driving abroad, trains, metros and rideshares, with the rules and habits that keep a trip on track.
Things to Do
City and weekend guides for families, teens and seniors, plus free attractions and tourist traps to skip.
Where to Go & When
Month-by-month ideas, long weekends and seasonal picks, so the weather and crowds work in your favor.
Plan Smarter: Safety Basics
The habits that matter on any trip: documents, scams, accommodation safety and what to do if things go wrong.
Editor’s picks
New and fully updated guides
Our most complete guides, checked against official sources in November 2026.
Safety
How to Read Government Travel Advisories: US, UK, Canada and Australia Compared
What each government's advisory levels actually mean, how the four systems differ, and how to use them together before you book a…
Airline rules
Carry-On Size and Weight Limits for 25 Major Airlines (Compared)
Cabin bag dimensions and weight limits for 25 major airlines in one table, with links to each airline's official page and tips…
Where to go
Where to Travel Each Month of 2027: A Weather-and-Crowds Calendar
A month-by-month guide to where the weather is good and the crowds are thinner, with honest trade-offs for each pick and links…
Safety
Common Tourist Scams by Region and How to Spot Them Early
The scams travelers report most often in Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond, the warning signs to watch for, and what to…
Safety
Driving Abroad: International Driving Permits, Rules and Rental Tips by Country
When you need an International Driving Permit, the road rules that catch visitors out, and rental car checks that save money and…
Safety
Family Travel Safety Checklist: Babies, Kids and Teens
A practical safety checklist for traveling with babies, young kids and teens: documents, health, hotel rooms, crowds and what to do if…
Start here
Six guides that answer the most common questions before a trip.
Safety
Is It Safe to Travel Right Now? A 6-Step Risk Check Before Any Trip
How to judge whether a trip is safe right now: read the advisory level and regional notes, check health and season risks,…
Safety
Common Travel Scams Around the World and How to Avoid Them
The travel scams that show up almost everywhere, such as broken taxi meters, bracelet sellers, fake police and QR codes, with the…
Where to go
7 Best Long Weekend Trips in the US and Canada (3 to 4 Days)
Seven short-trip destinations with quick airport access and walkable centers: Charleston, Savannah, Scottsdale, Quebec City, Nashville, Victoria and Washington DC.
Safety
Is Phuket Safe? Road, Beach and Scam Risks to Know Before You Go
How safe Phuket is: scooter and road risks, monsoon rip currents, jet ski and taxi scams, laws visitors break, health and Thai…
Things to do
Free and Low-Cost Attractions in 7 Major Cities (London, DC, Tokyo and More)
Free museums, viewpoints, shrines, parks and churches in London, Washington DC, Tokyo, Rome, Paris, Mexico City and New York, with booking tips.
Safety
Travel Emergency Abroad: What to Do, Step by Step
What to do in an emergency abroad: who to call first, police reports, US embassy help, replacing a passport, medical care, money…
Flights & airline rules
What the airline actually allows
Bag drop times, seat fees, garment bags, guitars and duty-free shopping, explained in plain English with a link to each airline’s own policy.
- United Airlines Baggage Check: How Early Can You Drop Bags?
- KLM Seat Selection: Do You Have to Pay to Choose Your Spot?
- United Airlines International Bags: Weight and Fee Guide
- American Airlines Garment Bag Rules: Carry-On and Checked Guide
- United Airlines Guitar Policy: Carrying Musical Instruments
- Ryanair Duty Free Rules: Can You Bring Extra Shopping Bags?
From fellow travelers
The best advice from other travel bloggers
Hand-picked guides from experienced travel and parent bloggers, with our notes on why each one is worth reading.
Safety
Solo Travel Safety Tips: 7 Guides From Experienced Travel Bloggers
Seven solo travel safety guides from experienced bloggers, with a short summary of what each one does best and who it suits.
Airline rules
Carry-On Only Travel: 7 Packing Guides From Travel Bloggers
Seven carry-on only packing guides from travel bloggers, summarized so you can pick the approach that fits your trip and your bag.
Where to go
7 Classic Road Trip Itineraries From Travel Bloggers
Seven road trip itineraries from travel bloggers who drove them, with route length, highlights and what to know before you set off.
Safety
Flying With a Baby or Toddler: 7 Guides From Parent Bloggers
Seven guides from parent bloggers on flying with babies and toddlers: seats, car seats, security, sleep and keeping everyone calm.
Free tools
Plan it in two minutes
Trip Safety Checklist
A printable, tick-as-you-go list for the weeks, days and hours before any trip. Your ticks stay saved on this device.
Airline Bag Rules Finder
Pick an airline to see its standard cabin bag size, weight limit and personal item rules, with a link to the official page.
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Travel Smarter, Every Month
One short email with where to go next, rule changes worth knowing, and a safety check before you book.
