Travel Safe, Not Sorry When Travelling

Hosted by Canadian bon vivant Tobias Scott, this upbeat program looks at safety issues related to three types of travel: air, water, and road. Learning boat safety—particularly recreational boats—begins here on dry land, with the added suggestion that boaters stay “dry.” For some, enjoying alcoholic drinks is synonymous with a day on the water, but as special “beer goggles” help show (adjusted to illustrate the visual impairment that increases with higher numbers of drinks), being drunk is a bad idea if you fall into the water. Survival techniques on frozen bodies of water (and the chilling water underneath) are also covered. For flying, the safety tips are focused on germs that can make travelers sick. Scott interviews author Jason Tetro (The Germ Files), who brings a special light onboard a commercial jet to show all of the “handy” spots (areas touched by lots of people each day) where bacteria live on commercial planes (tip: hand sanitizer is your friend). Tetro also recommends bringing a sleeping mask to catch Z's (lack of sleep generally makes a person more susceptible to infection, so travelers should rest whenever they get the chance). Finally, there are winter driving tips, including a suggestion to shed some layers before getting behind the wheel. Bulky jackets, big gloves, and clunky boots can get in the way and reduce precision driving—not to mention increase reaction time. While this is hardly an in-depth guide, it does offers a solid introductory overview of safety on land, water, and in the air. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)