TRAVEL TIP:When on vacation- even with the family- take yourself on a short walk for some alone time. As my emphasis is always on safety, be careful of course!Enlist the help of a concierge if you like. Simply ask them for a suggested place you can take in the city for a moment, whether its an adjacent park, or cobble stone walk. When you are … Continue reading TRAVEL TIP: A Brief Moment Alone

Winter 2002. It was morning in Tokyo and I was still jet-lagged. My crew and I had come to capture the sights and sounds of the city. They gave us 4 days, so you can imagine, we covered only the tiniest little bit of the big picture! So there I was, wide awake just as the sun came up. When I went to pull the … Continue reading A Quiet Moment Alone in Tokyo

As of Thursday, April 14, TSA screeners will now be enforcing this rule at security checkpoints. Lighters will no longer be allowed in carry-on luggage or on the person. As always, ALL lighters are banned from checked baggage for safety reasons.TSA strongly recommends that you double-check your baggage and pockets for lighters before arriving at the airport. Because of federal laws and operational considerations, TSA … Continue reading Changes at TSA