J The Travel Authority

  As I’ve been talking to friends, colleagues and acquaintances, I’ve noted that the degree of misinformation and lack of understanding abou...

For the last many months, I’ve been renting a car and visiting scenic (and peaceful) locales within two hours of my home in New York City. T...

Many people are asking me what I’m doing during this coronavirus pandemic. I’m certainly overly cautious, especially given my ba...

I've been traveling recently. And, whether I was on NJ Transit to Newark Airport or catching up with friends and colleagues on Facebook...

On my recent trip to Sri Lanka, I decided to pack even lighter than usual. Of course, I never check luggage -- even when traveling interna...

When I travel, I’m often shocked by the myriad old wives tales, myths and down-home health advice that persist, even among some of the savv...

A well-stocked first-aid kit is often an afterthought when packing for travels, whether it's a short road trip or a journey to far-flun...

I thought most travelers know at least some of the basics of how to stay healthy when traveling to developing countries. (This is a nice in...

We all know not to drink the water or eat the raw fruit when traveling. But there's so much more to staying healthy when you're on ...

Nothing can ruin a vacation or any journey, especially to far-flung lands than an illness or injury. I've spent years learning from bad...

No matter where in the world I'm traveling, staying healthy is my key concern. Because, after all, nothing can ruin a trip more than an...

Standing on the corner of Third Avenue and 38th street -- a part of New York City I could call my virtual home -- I stared at a curb sign ...