“Adventurous people do not grow old, no matter how long we live. It is because we never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into which we were born.”

There’s an old Navy saying: When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout. Of course, the opposite is really the intelligent way to deal with problems.

When your flight is cancelled, the hotel is fully booked or other problem strikes you, take a deep breath and review the situation. While others stand around and complain, go immediately to the airline or hotel desk and check out alternatives.

Additionally, get on the phone or smartphone and check all immediate alternatives. When you speak up first, and with courtesy, your chances are best in making other plans quickly and successfully.

Whenever there’s a major terrorist event, such as the recent one in Paris, air travelers can expect to encounter heavier security measures. Be prepared for it when you next arrive at the airport.

The Transportation Security Administration lists categories of objects you may or may not take on your flight. Some are totally banned, others must be in checked baggage, while others may be taken in carry-on bags.

Totally Banned: Gunpowder products, dynamite, blasting caps, fireworks, flares, plastic explosives and grenades. This applies to anything carried by adults or kids, including toys, that resemble those items.

The cyber world is getting more complicated for we seniors every day, but this innovation is something we could welcome with open arms and closed suitcases.

For $100, you can put this GPS Tracker into your checked luggage, and you’ll always know exactly where it is. Of course, if you deplane in Hong Kong just as your bags arrive in Istanbul, you still have a slight problem. trackimo.co.za