Forum: Traveler's Ed

What's your all-time favorite Web site to use when planning a trip? Check out a few of our picks below! Related Story Cool Tools for Planning Complicated Trips

In Flight Attendants at Their Best -- and Worst, we share five things that flight attendants do well, and five areas where they show a little room for improvement. What would you add to our lists? Share your comments about flight attendants below.

Are there certain things you do before every trip, such as calling your house sitter or printing out a subway system map for the city you'll be visiting? Check out these must-do's from Traveler's Ed and then tell us what YOU do before you leave home!

What are the best traveler gadgets to take with you on long trips?

Which travel apps can't you live without? Traveler's Ed reviews his favorite mobile travel apps below; check out his picks and then post your own here. Essential Travel Apps, Part 1: The Basics (stay tuned for Part 2!)

Recently iI travel to the Dominican Republic and decide to take my phone with me. That was the worst decision i made. I keep the phone off all the time and when i came to the room for any reason i just turn it on and check if i have any calls. If...

I fly often between the west coast and east coast. Returning home to California I have no Jetlag symptoms - I just wake up earlier in the morning each day after I get home. But when traveling in the other direction (from California to New York), I...

Calling all avid travelers! We've put together a list of 10 hardcore tips for expert travelers (see link below), and now we want to hear your advice. Post your best tips right here. Related Story: 10 Hardcore Tips for Frequent Travelers

Which photography apps do you like to use when traveling? Share your picks for top travel photo apps! Related Story 7 Amazing Photography Apps for Your Phone

What do you think 2012 holds for globetrotters? Traveler's Ed offers his predictions here: http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/travelers-ed/coming-soon-nine-predictions-for-travel-in-2012 And now we want to hear yours. Post your...

When you travel, do you prefer to spend your entire trip exploring on your own or to hire a guide to help you find your way around -- or a mix of both? Let us know when you use a guide and when you go it alone. Related Story: When Do You Need a...

Does anyone know if there's a problem carrying on a GPS?

We are taking our daughters and their families on a carrabean cruise in May. We have told by many people to buy travel insurance but do not know which company to use. Looking at a policy with CSA Travel Protection. Does anyone have any experience...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has just announced new protections for airline passengers, including fee refunds for lost bags and full disclosures on the total price of your plane ticket. Do you think the new rules go far enough? Read about...

When you travel, do you try to blend in with the locals and minimize the way you stand out as a tourist? What are your best tips for fitting in better with the local culture? Check out the tips from Traveler's Ed below and then share your own. ...

Have you ever traveled to a country that used to be considered dangerous but is now generally stable enough to welcome tourists? Examples include Nicaragua, Indonesia, Eastern bloc countries, or even Colombia. What was it like to visit these places?...

Have you ever showed up at a hotel only to find a mouse in the shower, a TV on the fritz or, worst of all, no room waiting for you at all? Share your worst hotel horror stories here! Related Story What's in a Hotel Guarantee?

How do you keep your belongings safe at the airport and on the plane? Check out our ideas and then share your own. Related Story Seven Ways to Keep Your Stuff Safe When You Fly

So, I'm spending some time with my Grandfather and we start talking about how much we love geography. We were looking through this great book called "Earth" (I think it's by the Smithsonian) when he stops for a sec and says, "Everyone should see a...

Hi all, I've just seen this article (http://blog.netflights.com/2011/02/16/before-you-travel-the-united-states-esta-scheme/) about having to apply for some thing in order to enter the states - I was thinking about booking a last minute trip to...

American Airlines is locked in a battle with Orbitz and Expedia, neither of which is showing the airline's fares. And Google is looking to purchase ITA Software, which powers the airfare searches on many major booking sites. Are you worried about...

Are the days of being stuck on the tarmac for four or six or eight hours finally over? On April 29, 2010, a new law went into effect that makes it illegal for airlines to keep passengers on a plane for longer than three hours while stuck on a...

Best of luck if you think you have reservations....you may not. Customer care can't help, they don't know if you have them either. Most people find out at the ticket counter that Travelocity doesn't follow through on confirmations. NOT WORTH THE...

Hello evryone, can anyone tell me about wether it it safe to drink the water in Costa Rica and or use the ice(in a drink) out side of the big resorts. We are staying at the RIU but want to go to the local resturants and bars to check them out as...