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The guides I’d read before your next trip
New here? Start with these. Quick, practical ways to protect your stuff, sidestep scams, and make long travel days a lot easier.
Travel Safety
How to Find Hidden Cameras in a Hotel or Airbnb
A quick 5-minute scan you can do with nothing but your phone.
Travel Safety
11 Sneaky Travel Scams That Catch Smart Travelers Off Guard
From fake police to glued ATMs, and how to beat each one.
Travel Safety
Hotel Room Security Risks Most Travelers Miss
Simple fixes for the peephole, the door, the safe, and more.
Travel Safety
How Airport Thieves Pick Their Victims
The 10 moments thieves strike, from security to the parking lot.
Travel Safety
How Luggage Thieves Choose Which Bags to Steal
Three things that make your bag a target, and easy fixes.
Travel Safety
Long-Haul Flight Tips (Even in Economy)
Sleep better, skip the bloat, and beat jet lag before you land.
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About me
Hi, I’m Mitch
I spent over a decade traveling the world full time, and these days I’m based in Colombia. Along the way, I made my share of expensive mistakes. But I also picked up a ton of clever tricks that make travel easier, safer, and a lot less stressful.
And travel never stops changing. There are new rules, new tech, and new scams every year. I keep digging into what’s new and share what actually matters, so nothing catches you off guard and you can travel safer and smarter.