Listen to my tips on how to spot a pickpocket, and what to do if you suspect you're about to be a target.  In this podcast, you'll hear my story and I recapped my interview with a pickpocket who lives in Rome and what he looks for.  

Traveling with family and friends, boy can it be fun!  But it can also be stressful, even though it doesn't have to be.  Listen to this (short) podcast for some tips to make this adventure enjoyable, like travel should be.  

Ever wonder about superstitions around the world?  There are some odd ones out there for sure!  And mannerisms that may seem normal to you could be offensive to others.  Listen to this podcast to have a little chuckle and learn a thing or two about other parts of the world!

Want to know how to travel for free or close to it?  How to take advantage of upgrades?  In this podcast, I talk about how I've been able to travel for free, get free upgrades, save money so I can keep doing what I love to do.  Take a listen to this short podcast to get some ideas to help you in the future.  Remember, little savings here and there add up!

It's confusing, the difference between TSA, Global Entry, Clear and Nexus.  Which one(s) do you need?  And it's confusing to know what you can take in your carry-on luggage.  Can you take a liquid-filled lollipop on the plane?  What about chocolate-covered cherries?  Deer antlers? This episode will clear up any and (most) all confusion!  

Listen to this podcast to hear some of the funny and serious ways people are rude when they travel, whether they mean to be or  not.  Loud talkers, being late, not being clean, ill-mannered children and much, much more.  Listen to the end to hear the #1 complaint (and grossest) of all!

Who, what, where, when, why???  Tipping is so confusing!  Do you tip this one and not the other?  What determines your criteria for tipping?  In this SHORT podcast, I discuss various industries where tipping is expected, how much, and I ask the tough questions!   

How many things can go wrong when travel?  In this episode, I address as many as I can think of, how to prevent them ahead of time as best as we can, and what to do if they occur.  I talk about things such as:Flight cancellationsGetting lostGetting muggedLosing your phoneGetting sick (food poisoning, Covid, jellyfish stings, bug bites and more)Jet lagGetting caught in demonstrations/terrorist activitiesBaggage getting lostNot speaking the languageEmotionsMissing a flight- your fault or the airlines' fault

Traveling is stressful, even the fun travels!  To help alleviate some of the stress, listen to this podcast and avoid some mistakes at the airport.  Even the small things, like having all your gadgets in one place, knowing what to have ready to remove or show the TSA agent, all these things will help you be less stressed.

Have you ever heard someone say it's a necessity to pack such and such and wondered, really?  How did I get by before without packing that?  Or, if you're not quite yet an experienced traveler, do you wonder what to pack and don't really question some of the things you hear about?This podcast rears up against those ridiculous suggestions and challenges the listener to dispute the validity of some of the things we've heard are a necessity.  Do you really need a highlighter?  Do you need clothes pins?  A shoe cleaning kit?  Listen and see what Imagination Travel and Tips has to say about these, and other, things.  Leave your feedback, whether you agree or disagree.