Tag: Travel Tips


What Happens When Your Travel Provider Starts Falling Apart?

A middle-aged man with salt-and-pepper hair, black rectangular glasses, and a long white goatee stands in a busy airport terminal wearing a plain black shirt and carrying a shoulder bag. Beside him is Fauna, a black Labrador guide dog with a small patch of gray under her muzzle, wearing a brown working harness. Flight information screens and travelers blur in the background, creating a realistic airport setting.

There is a particular kind of travel stress that does not show up when you book the trip. It does not happen when you find the fare, pick the room, or save the confirmation email in that folder you swear you will be able to find later. It happens whenRead More …


Why Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive, and Why Your Flight Options Are Worse

Ted and his guide dog Fauna stand in a busy airport terminal beneath flight information screens, illustrating rising summer travel costs and fewer flight options.

There is an especially cruel kind of travel math happening right now. You pay more, get fewer choices, and somehow still end up at Gate C27 eating an overpriced sandwich while your boarding time creeps backward like it has commitment issues. That is the shape of summer travel at theRead More …


Don’t Pack That! TSA’s New Rules for Cordless Hair Tools

A flat, vector-style digital illustration with an orange background. At the top, large dark blue text reads “DON’T PACK THAT!” Below, a navy-blue cordless curling iron is shown inside a red prohibition circle with a diagonal slash. At the bottom, bold dark blue text states “TSA’S NEW RULES FOR CORDLESS HAIR TOOLS.”

Holiday travel season is right around the corner, and as always, new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updates can add confusion to an already stressful process. One of the latest changes may not affect a large percentage of blind or low vision travelers, but it’s worth knowing so you’re not caughtRead More …


Power Banks, Batteries, and Boarding Passes: What You Really Need to Know Before Flying This Year

A cheerful cartoon airplane with a smiling face flies through a blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. On top of the airplane are three colorful suitcases—purple, red, and orange. To the right of the plane is a yellow caution sign with an exclamation mark, and below it, a graphic of a power bank with a lightning bolt symbol. Bold black text reads “TSA BATTERY RESTRICTIONS” at the top, and “2025” at the bottom. The illustration has a playful and light-hearted tone, designed to inform travelers about updated airline safety rules in an approachable way.

Let’s talk about something that’s going to affect just about every traveler hitting the skies in 2025—and especially those of us who travel blind or low vision and like to stay powered up for the journey. There have been some recent updates from our friends at the TSA (and theRead More …


New TSA rules on liquids in Carry on bags

A man wearing dark sunglasses holds two bottles of liquids before packing them into a carry on. A guide dog sits nearby watching.

Breaking the Liquid Barrier: TSA’s New Tech Might Finally Let You Travel with Your Favorite Shampoo If you’ve flown in the last two decades, you’ve probably had The Talk with your toiletries. “Sorry, giant bottle of conditioner—we just can’t do this anymore. It’s not you, it’s the 3.4-ounce limit.” ForRead More …


Staying hydrated when traveling

A blind man, wearing sunglasses in a hotel room reaching for a bottle of water off the shelf.

Dehydration while traveling is  always a concern. The recirculated air aboard the planes always makes me feel parched and if your destination is at altitude for a skiing vacation or even just a trip to the mountains, often the first thing you want is water when you arrive at yourRead More …


New TSA Regulations on Power Banks: What Travelers Need to Know

a black lab guide dog in harness standing in line at the airport to go through TSA. The dog has a rechargeable battery pack hanging fron their collar.

Traveling with electronic devices has become an integral part of modern life, and power banks are essential for keeping our gadgets charged. However, recent changes in TSA regulations have introduced new guidelines for carrying power banks on flights. Here’s what you need to know: Misinformation There have been a lotRead More …


Automatic Refunds: A Victory for Consumers

A close up image of a black lab guide dog in harness at the airport with a mounthfull of money

Under the new DOT rule, airlines must issue refunds automatically when they fail to transport passengers as promised. No more navigating complex websites, filing refund requests, or waiting endlessly for assistance. Refunds are issued promptly, either in cash or to the original form of payment, and for the full ticketRead More …


TSA Liquid Rules: Are Changes Coming or Should You Stick to 3-1-1?

A black lab guide dog in harnes holds a water bottle as they wait to go through TSA at the airport.

You may have heard some buzz about changes to the TSA’s liquid restrictions. Reports suggest that some airports, particularly international or European ones, may soon relax the well-known 3-1-1 rule. This rule currently limits liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes to containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, allRead More …


Embassy Suites Burlingame Ca. an accessible review

The front of the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. Palm trees can be see and the bay can be seen to the right of the hotel. It is a sunny day with clear skies.

Check out our accessible review for our recent stay at the Embassy Suites @EmbassySuites in Burlingame Ca. with @FlightForSight https://www.blindtravels.com/embassy-suites-burlingame-ca-an-accessible-review/ #travel #traveltuesday #blind #disabledtravel


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