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    Multiple Countries Have Travel Warnings for U.S.; One Stopped Issuing Us Visas

    by SharonKurheg July 14, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 14, 2025

    Almost 2 years ago, we posted the travel warnings that other countries have about their citizens visiting the United States. At the time, most of the warnings were due to …

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  • Hotels

    Man Set Up Camera In His Hotel Room; Caught Employee In The Act

    by SharonKurheg July 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 13, 2025

    When we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. With little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their rental …

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    What Do the Stripes On A Pilot’s Uniform Mean?

    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025

    Most people are aware that the color of the belt a person learning/practicing martial arts represents how far along they’ve gone with their training and mastery. The same goes for …

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  • Points & Miles

    What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?

    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025

    It’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …

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    10+ Bizarre Things Banned or Illegal In Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 11, 2025

    Every country has its own way of doing things. They have different things for tourists to see. They have their own food specialties. They may even speak their own language, …

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  • Hotels

    7 Hotels In Hawaii That Still Offer Free Parking

    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025

    Although it’s relatively easy to find motels that offer free parking, the same can’t be said for hotels (here are other differences between the 2 types of accommodations). Sure, you’ll …

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  • Airports

    TSA Officer Warns Against Putting Specific Item in Bin at Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025

    There was a time, before TSA began using CAT scanners at their security checkpoint, that you would put all your belongings onto the belt so it could be scanned. They …

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  • Airports

    The Shortest & Longest Airport Walks in the U.S. (2025)

    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025

    Last year we wrote about the Longest & Shortest Airport Walks in the U.S.. The list was brought to you by Kuru Footwear, a U.S.-based shoe store that’s been around …

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    Update: The Bonuses Airport Staff Are Now Paid to Catch Passengers With Oversized Bags

    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025

    About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to …

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    What Really Happens If You Smoke on a Plane or Destroy the Lavatory Smoke Detector

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025

    Commercial planes with a passenger capacity of 20 or more are equipped with a smoke detector system that monitors the lavatories for smoke. Smoke indicators provide a warning light in …

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    • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
    • Hotels
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    • Museums
    • New York City
    • Newbies (& those who don’t travel often)
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    • Travel
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