Stay Safe During Summer Travel
With These 3 Security Tips
The summer travel season is here! Many of us are well into making vacation plans, so you may already have a destination in mind, if you’re not already booked. Whether you’re traveling locally, regionally, or abroad, it’s important to take a few extra steps to ensure you stay safe and secure. Being prepared can make all the difference. Here are three things to keep in mind. Share your travel plans. Before heading out, let friends and family know where you’ll be traveling. Make a copy of your complete itinerary, from airline departures and arrivals to accommodations, as well as your travel plans once
you arrive at your destination. Make copies of your passport and credit cards to give to trusted individuals back home.
Don’t be flashy. Skip bringing fancy jewelry and watches. This is especially crucial if traveling abroad. When going out, carry a wallet in your front pocket or travel belt, which can be tucked away under your clothing. There are many destinations, both domestic and international, where pickpockets are on constant patrol for marks. Wallets tucked in the back pocket and purses slung directly over the shoulder — rather than bags worn across the body — are tempting targets. Stay focused. Don’t do anything that draws attention to yourself. Whenever possible, always travel with a companion. Having an extra pair of eyes never hurts. If you encounter large crowds and it isn’t clear why they are gathered, keep your distance. Pay attention to your surroundings, keeping your head up and your eyes open. Here are a few more words of wisdom: When traveling abroad, consult the U.S. Department of State’s website for travel alerts and warnings at Travel.State. gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html . It’s always important to know what is going on wherever you may be traveling to. When you’re prepared, it’s easier to stay safe, have fun, and return home with amazing memories.
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Cooking With Ashley
Grilled Peaches With Blackberry Coconut Cream
Ingredients:
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4 peaches, halved 4 tsp maple syrup
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1 1/2 cups blackberries, divided 1/4 cup pistachios, crushed
1 can coconut milk, refrigerated
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium-high and brush halved peaches with syrup. Place peaches cut- side down on grill, and cook until you see some nice, dark grill marks. 2. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream from the top of the coconut milk until you get soft peaks. 3. In a blender or food processor, purée half of blackberries until smooth and fold them into cream. 4. To serve, layer cream, remaining blackberries, and pistachios onto the cut side of the peaches. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.
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Recipe courtesy of AbbeysKitchen.com
www.matthewkoneckypa.com
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