Scott Ahlsmith, CTC's - Roads Less Traveled

Fear of Baggage Handlers

I travel frequently and the only thing I fear more than terrorists are airline baggage handlers.  I have a phobia when it comes to checking luggage. 

Because I fly at least three times every month, my packing and planning skills are finally honed.  I've been known to travel internationally for two weeks out of one carry-on bag.

Facts You Should Know About Network Neutrality

With the assistance of Liz Strauss from Successful Blog, I wrote a post about maintaining Network Neutrality.  If you are not familiar with the Network Neutrality issue, this is a good place to start.  If you know about this issue, please leave a comment at the end of this post.  I am always interested in you point-of-view.

Large telecommunication companies and cable television operators have lobbied Washington very hard to eliminate Network Neutrality which would prevent them from blocking certain content from your Internet account and charging a surcharge for access to other content, like this blog!

Threat to India's Tourism

I don't enjoy publishing travel warnings, but this is an important part of my responsibility as a travel professional.  I want your travels to always be rewarding experiences while you remain safe and informed.

With this as a backdrop, I want to tell you about an outbreak of chikungunya and dengue in several popular tourist destinations in India.  These tropical viruses have so far resulted in over 110 deaths and about 3,300 hospitalizations.  The viruses are carried by the Tiger Mosquito.