If there’s one thing you can say about cruise lines, it’s that they’re punctual. If they say they’re going to leave a port at whatever time, you can bet your …
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Travel Equipment
This Might Be the Strangest Piece of Luggage We’ve Ever Seen
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’ve been traveling regularly since the early 1990s. I had my favorite piece of luggage ever, in the form of a Samsonite Silhouette EZ Cart, and man, that thing went …
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Travel
The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re …
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Travel
Chopstick Mistakes Tourists Make in Japan (And the Etiquette Locals Notice)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegUsing chopsticks may seem simple, but in Japan there are etiquette rules that many Western travelers never learn — and some mistakes can unintentionally offend. Most Western travelers eventually learn …
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Roadside Attraction
Why Buc-ee’s Has an “F” Rating From the Better Business Bureau — And What Happened
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBuc-ee’s has one of the most loyal fan bases in the travel world — which makes what happened next a little surprising. If you’ve read our blog for a while, …
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Airports
A Toronto Airport Just Added A Major Travel Shortcut to the U.S.
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegClearing immigration after an international flight can turn an otherwise smooth trip into a slog — long lines, crowded corridors, and the constant worry about missing a connection. But a …
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A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzed nine hotel rewards programs to see which deliver the most value for travelers. Hotel loyalty programs have been around since the …
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Airports
The Real Reason Why the Government Shutdown Is Hitting TSA So Hard This Time
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTravelers at several U.S. airports have recently reported extremely long waits at TSA security checkpoints, with some passengers waiting hours and even missing flights. The delays are being blamed on …
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Travel
Airport Worker Stole Their AirPods — Their Revenge Is Still Going Strong 6 Months Later
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost travelers assume airport and airline employees are screened carefully enough that theft isn’t something they need to worry about. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Over the years there …
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Cruises
Passengers Are Turning Cruise Ship Balconies Into Bedrooms — And Cruise Lines Say It’s a Problem
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA viral TikTok trend shows cruise passengers dragging mattresses onto their balconies — but cruise lines say it’s unsafe and against the rules. When people go on a cruise, they …