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The MUST HAVE purse for women in the digital age

Welcome to Carpe Travel’s video product review of the Elektronista Digital Cross Body Purse and Clutch by Knomo. I’ve been carrying this purse around for the last few months and have to say it’s one of the first purses...

Top Places to Never Use a Bank Card or Credit Card When Traveling

Hidden dangers of swiping your credit card on the road I whipped out a $5 to pay for my latte the other day and the cashier looked surprised. The look begged that I him ask how often people actually...

6 Things to Remember Before Traveling Abroad

Specific precautions to take to protect you and your family from the worst-case scenario. By, Caroline Davis Americans are redefining the very meaning of international travel—some foregoing standard vacations in favor of extended, meaningful experiences. Many families are opting...

Travel and Security: Six Safety Tips for Solo Travelers

6 Safety Tips for the Solo Traveler

Traveling is always a wonderful experience, except for when it’s not… Kayla Matthews, a regular contributor to Carpe Travel has shared a few top safety tips for solo travelers. These are good tips even if you’re not going solo....

How to Protect Yourself with Whatever You’ve Got.

DIY Self-Defense for Travelers. Tips from a Survival-Savvy Green Beret.

Multi-purpose items for travelers are like peanut butter is to jelly. Things so common they’re often overlooked and just “assumed”. A black skirt that can be worn casually during the day but dressed up for evening-wear; a suitcase doubling...

How do you prevent your hotel room from theft? Click through to read 13 easy ways to prevent hotel room thefts.

13 Tips to Help You Avoid Hotel Room Thefts

Ever been locked out of your hotel room, poked your head into the room next door where housekeeping was cleaning and asked them to let you into your room? I have and guess what, they let me into my...

Can You Fly Without an ID? Alternate Forms of ID To Get Through Airport Security

With an hour to spare we had enough time to get through airport security, download email and grab a coffee. It was my first business trip as a new mom and a very important one that involved meeting a...

16 Online Safety Tips When Traveling

Travelers often worry about flight delays, bad weather and disappointing accommodation when considering the factors that could ruin a vacation. While they can cause headaches, so can their online activities and shopping habits. Think about the last time you...