Flying with Liquid Medication: TSA & Customs Rules 2025
I thought I’d done everything right. My prescription cough medicine was in the original pharmacy bottle, I had…
Can Customs Take Your Medication? Avoid Issues Abroad
The customs officer looked at my husband Peter’s prescription bottle, then at him, then back at the bottle…
Can TSA Take Your Medication? Know Your Rights
Can TSA take your medication? It’s a question that crosses the minds of many travelers, especially those who…
How to Pack Powder Supplements for Travel
I learned firsthand how tricky it can be to travel with powder supplements. Many years ago, on a…
International Travel Medicine List: 10 Things You Should Pack
Lydia was standing in a German pharmacy, pointing at her empty Sudafed package and getting increasingly frantic head…
How to Pack Medication for Air Travel Internationally
My first international flight started with what seemed like smart packing: I put all our medications in checked…
TSA Made Me Dump $200 Worth of Liquid Medication
The TSA agent shook her head and pointed to the trash bin. “Sorry, but this has to go,”…
Traveling with Injectable Medication
The customs agent picked up Elle’s EpiPen and turned it over in his hands like he was examining…
When I Realized My Husband’s Pills Were 5,000 Miles Away
Losing medication while traveling isn’t ideal, but it’s not the end of the world either—especially if you know…
Banned Medications Around the World: Avoid Trouble
On a trip to Japan a few years ago, my neighbor made a mistake that many travelers make:…
Can I Bring Hair Gel on a Plane? Expert Packing Tips
Have you ever found yourself in a rush to pack, and you’re suddenly wondering if you can bring…
Simplify Air Travel with Meds: Free Doctor’s Letter Template
Have you ever felt a wave of anxiety when thinking about explaining your medications or medical devices to…
Can I Bring Tweezers on a Plane? TSA and Customs Rules
There is one type of tweezer you definitely want to leave at home. More about that later. Flying…
Can I Bring Nail Polish on a Plane? 2025 Rules
If you’re asking yourself, “Can I bring nail polish on a plane?” the answer is yes. But TSA…
Can I Bring a Heating Pad on a Plane? Yes! TSA and Custom Rules
Packing for a trip always brings up unexpected questions—especially about comfort items that straddle the line between personal…
Can I Bring Hairspray on a Plane? Rules You Must Follow
When it comes to air travel, packing personal care products like hairspray can be surprisingly tricky. Maybe you’re…
How to Fly Safely with an EpiPen: TSA and Airline Guidelines
Traveling with severe allergies? Your EpiPen is your lifeline, but navigating airports and flights can feel stressful. Don’t…
How to Get Prescriptions When Traveling Internationally
You’ve finally arrived at your hotel in Paris after a long, turbulent nine-hour flight. As you unpack, your…
When Your Heart Medication Runs Out 3,000 Miles From Home
Traveling abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it also requires careful planning—especially when it comes to flying…
The Travel Pill Organizer That Made Customs Suspicious
The customs officer picked up my weekly pill organizer and shook it like a maraca. “What are all…
Can I Bring Makeup on a Plane? Important Tips in 2025
Packing makeup seems simple—until you’re standing at TSA security wondering if your favorite foundation is going to end…
Why Japan Treats Your Allergy Pills Like Contraband
Did you know that bringing your usual allergy medication to Japan could land you in legal hot water?…
The Customs Officer Held Up My Ambien and Asked ‘What’s This For?’
My heart was pounding as the customs officer picked up my prescription bottle, squinting at the label like…
Why TSA Agents Always Question Your Ice Packs
The TSA agent picked up my friend’s gel pack and squeezed it like she was testing a stress…
Why Ibuprofen Nearly Got Me Arrested in Singapore
The customs officer in Singapore held up my bottle of Advil and asked, “Do you have a prescription…
Best Travel Cooler for Medication: 7 Top Picks to Prevent Spoilage
I’ll never forget the look on Carol’s face when she realized her insulin had been sitting in the…
Air Travel with Grooming Tools: Domestic and Overseas [2025]
Picture this: You’re standing at airport security, watching as your expensive professional hair scissors get confiscated because you…
Flying with Toiletries: TSA, Customs and Airport Rules (2025)
Traveling with toiletries seems simple—until you’re standing in the security line, wondering if your favorite face cream, hairspray,…
Can I Bring Deodorant on a Plane? Travel Rules [2025]
I’ve seen countless personal care items get tossed into airport security bins—usually over simple misunderstandings about the rules….
Can I Bring Cologne on a Plane? Yes. TSA and Customs Tips
Have you ever packed your favorite cologne for a trip and worried it won’t get through security? Whether…
Can I Fly with Spray Sunscreen? Airport Security Rules (2025)
Standing in the airport security line, I watched the TSA agent pull out my brand-new spray sunscreen and…
Can You Bring an Electric Razor on a Plane? Expert Tips
Ever stood in your bathroom, electric razor in hand, wondering if it’ll make it through airport security? You’re…
Can I Bring a Hair Dryer on a Plane? Yes. But Should You?
Ever wondered if you can bring your precious hair dryer on your next flight? As travelers, we all want to…
Common Medications Not Allowed in Europe: What Not to Pack!
Are you bringing medications not allowed in Europe without realizing it? Some drugs legal at home may be…
Can You Bring Scissors on a Plane? Important Packing Tips
Have you ever found yourself standing in line at airport security, nervously asking yourself “can you bring scissors…