It’s helpful to know in advance
that train timetables, rail tickets, and road signs, will refer to cities by the name familar to Europeans — and in a few cases, these might be quite different than the names American travelers are used to.

The list below is intended to highlight some of the variations that most commonly [...]

Travelling Tools
 

The New York Pass

They offer visitors admission to 40 of New York City’s top attractions, unlimited public transportation on the City’s buses and subways, line-skipping privileges at select attractions, a free 132 page full color, pocket size guidebook and special discounts and offers across New York city.
 

Magellan’s Travel Supplies

They offer all [...]

When Travelling
 

Request for Maps

You can request brochures, maps, tourist attraction places, destinations, etc. from hotels if you did not bring any.
 

Secure your Valuables

Keep your valuables in your handbag, not in your luggage bag.
 

Keep Small Change

Always keep small change in your wallet and large amount of money in one of your handbag compartments. Strangers [...]

Safeguard Your House
 

Hold your Mails and Newspapers

Hold your mails and newspapers or get your neighbor next door to collect it for you.
 

Turn on your Security System

Set your timer to turn on lamps to show that someone is in the house at night even when you are away or turn on any security system that [...]