by Ned S. Levi | Jan 6, 2014
Since 2008, I’ve been writing about the random inspection and confiscation program of any traveler’s electronic devices by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entering the US while still at the border. US citizenship offers no immunity from the CBP...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 16, 2013
Since 2008, I’ve been writing about the random inspection and confiscation program of any traveler’s electronic devices by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entering the US while still at the border. Being a US citizen doesn’t make you...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 4, 2010
Have you ever noticed how high you need to turn up the volume on a plane’s entertainment system, your smartphone or iPod, to watch a video or listen to music while in flight? Did you ever try to listen to a “book on tape” while flying over the ocean without...
by Ned S. Levi | Jan 25, 2010
We all know that “driving defensively” means reducing the risks of driving by anticipating dangerous situations on the road. Packing defensively means packing your carry-on(s) to reduce problems at security, and the risks of breakage or lost or stolen luggage by...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 30, 2009
It’s holiday time. While most every reviewer and columnist will offer a gift suggestion list in the coming days, I think mine has some great “off the beaten path” items you won’t hear of anywhere else. I hope my list helps you find a terrific gift for that traveler...