Family
Wildfire on vacation: How families properly prepare for an evacuation
Wildfire on vacation: Families prepare warning channels, an evacuation backpack, meeting point and safe departure. Includes a free PDF checklist.
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Leisure
Leisure
Buying concert tickets online: How to spot risky secondary-market offers
Check the official seller, final price, and payment method: How to avoid overpriced or invalid offers when buying tickets online.
Travel
Preparing your home for vacation: Things you should do before you leave
The vacation is booked, the suitcases are almost packed and anticipation is growing. But before you set off, it's worth doing one last walk-through of the house…
Family
Outdoor pool with children: agree on a meeting point, supervision, and valuables beforehand
A set meeting point, continuous supervision, and securely stored valuables make a day at the outdoor pool with children easier to manage.
Leisure
Smartphone in the sun: Avoid overheating and cool down properly
If the smartphone gets hot in the sun, shade, a break from use, and removing the charging cable help. The refrigerator and ice are not a good idea.
Family
Camping with children: How to make the first night in the tent a success
The first night camping in a tent with children is more relaxed when space, equipment, sleeping arrangements, and a plan for bad weather are sorted out in advance.
Family
Cash and cards on vacation: split your emergency reserve sensibly
Organize travel money securely: keep cash and cards separate, check limits and plan an accessible emergency reserve.
Family
Hike on alpine pastures with children: Passing grazing animals safely
When hiking on an alpine pasture with children, keep your distance from grazing animals, stay calm and watch for warning signs: the key rules for families.
Household
Hand-washing laundry on vacation: how to get it clean and dry
Hand-wash laundry correctly on holiday: check the care label, use detergent sparingly and dry clothes so they don't lose their shape.