How to Translate Prescriptions (& Doctor’s Letters) for Customs
Medication rules don’t travel with you. What sails through TSA in New York can prompt extra questions in…
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Banned Medications in the UK: What Travelers Must Know in 2025
On my first trip to London, I packed what I thought was smart: a small pharmacy of backup…
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Adapter vs Converter: Best Picks for Medical Travel
Packing for an international trip is stressful enough—especially when you’re flying with medication and flying with medical devices…
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Flying with Insulin: Essential TSA Tips for 2025
You’re standing at airport security, watching other passengers breeze through with their tiny toiletry bags while you’re clutching…
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What Are the TSA Rules for Prescription Pills When Flying in 2025?
Planning to travel with prescription medications this year? Understanding TSA rules for prescription pills can save you time,…
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ETIAS for U.S. Travelers: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Europe
Starting in late 2026, U.S. travelers will need a quick online approval called ETIAS to visit most of…
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The Complete Guide to Japan’s Yunyu Kakunin-sho Application (2025)
You’ve heard the warnings. Japan is incredibly strict about medications. Stories circulate about travelers being detained at customs,…
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TSA Rules for Flying with Nebulizers and Medication
Have you ever found yourself staring at your carry-on, wondering if your nebulizer will make it through airport…
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Doctor Travel Letter Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip
Sarah thought she was prepared for her dream vacation to Paris. She had her prescription bottles, copies of…
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Can I Bring a 4 oz Toothpaste on a Plane? TSA Rules Explained
A reader recently emailed me asking, “Can I bring a 4 oz toothpaste on a plane? I use…
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Best Travel Mobility Scooters for Air, Sea & Land: Practical Picks
The best travel mobility scooters for air, sea, and land adventures seamlessly transition from airplane cargo holds to…
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Lightest Travel Wheelchair for Planes and Cars: Manual | Electric
Finding the lightest travel wheelchair that excels at both air travel and road trips requires more than just…
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Best Portable Rollators for Travel: 5 Lightweight Models for Flying and Road Trips
Finding a rollator that travels as well as you do isn’t easy. Between airline weight restrictions, car trunk…
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Complete Guide to Flying with Mobility Devices: Wheelchairs, Rollators & Scooters
Picture this: You’ve finally booked that dream vacation or essential family visit. The excitement builds as you plan…
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Using Your CPAP Machine on Flights: 17 TSA and Airline Tips
Can you use a CPAP on a plane? Absolutely! Airlines are required to accommodate medically necessary devices like…
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How to Get a Translator at a Foreign Hospital: Practical TIps
Imagine lying in a hospital bed in Tokyo, Bangkok, or Barcelona, desperately trying to explain your symptoms while…
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Urgent Care or a Hospital Abroad: Know the Difference (2025 Guide)
If you get sick or injured while traveling overseas, the last thing you want is to second-guess your…
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How to Find a Doctor in Western Europe That Speaks English
You’re far from home and something’s not right. Maybe it’s a fever, a stomach bug, or a prescription…
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Sick Abroad Without Insurance? Here’s How to Get Treated Safely
It’s one of the scariest moments a traveler can face—getting sick or injured far from home and realizing…
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Wallet Stolen Abroad? Here’s What to Do
Losing your wallet while traveling isn’t just a hassle—it can feel like a full-blown crisis, especially when you’re…
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What to Do in a Medical Emergency Abroad (2025 Guide)
You’ve just landed in a foreign country. Maybe it’s your first time. Maybe it’s your tenth. But one…
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New TSA Rules 2025: 16 Items Banned From Checked Bags
Flying this year? Before you zip up your suitcase, you’ll want to check the TSA’s updated list of…
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TSA Rules for Flying with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Flying can be chaotic enough—tight connections, gate changes, blaring announcements—but when you rely on a hearing aid or…
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Flying with Medication: TSA and Customs Rules for 2025
Flying with medication used to be simple. But these days, one small mistake—like packing unlabeled pills or missing…
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TSA Rules for Flying with Power Banks and Portable Chargers
Whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a long international flight, a power bank has become…
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Flying with Portable Oxygen Concentrators: Airline and TSA Requirements
Can you fly with an oxygen concentrator? Yes—but only if your device is FAA-approved. This is the critical…
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Traveling with Back Pain: Here’s What Saved Us
When I pictured our month-long stay in Nice, France, I imagined espresso mornings, slow strolls along the Promenade…
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The Airport Security Guard Called the Police About My Pills
The agent held up my clear plastic bag filled with loose white pills and frowned. “What are these?”…
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What Happens When You Bring a TENS Unit Through Airport Security?
You’re getting ready to fly, but there’s one thing nagging at the back of your mind: Can you…
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Airport Security with a CGM: What Really Happens During Screening
Can you wear your CGM through airport scanners? Should you bring a doctor’s letter? How do you pack…
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The TSA Requirements Most Insulin Pump Users Don’t Know About
Have you ever stood in an airport security line wondering, How is this going to go? You’re not…
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What Happens When TSA Finds Batteries in Checked Luggage
You’ve just checked your luggage and realized you accidentally packed a portable charger in your checked bag. Now…
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Airport Security Procedures When You Have a Pacemaker
When my husband got his pacemaker in 2016, we wondered if air travel would ever feel simple again….
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How to Pack Your CPAP Machine for TSA Screening and Flights
Wondering how TSA handles your CPAP machine? The good news is CPAP devices are classified as medical equipment,…
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Flying with Medical Devices: The Complete 2025 Guide
Air travel can be stressful enough without worrying about your medical devices. Whether it’s a CPAP machine, an…
