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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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?”…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best Insulin Travel Case Cooler: 3 Top Picks for Diabetics
Gary thought he was being smart by packing his insulin in a regular insulated lunch bag for his…
How to Pack Vitamins for a Flight | Best Expert Tips
I never thought about how to pack vitamins for a flight, because it just didn’t seem like a…
When the Hotel Fridge Isn’t Cold Enough for Your Meds
She stuck the thermometer in her supposedly “refrigerated” hotel mini-fridge and watched in horror as it read 47°F….