Using U.S. Census data, WordFinderX identified the most commonly spoken language in each state once English and Spanish are removed from the equation. Of the 195 countries in the world, …
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Airlines
After Delta, Alaska Airlines Quietly Banned These Popular In-Flight Comfort Items
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this year, Delta Air Lines updated its rules around in-flight comfort accessories, citing safety concerns. Alaska Airlines has now followed suit, quietly rolling out similar restrictions. For some travelers, …
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When we posted 10 mind blowing maps of the United States a few months ago, the feedback was really good. It’s been a while, so here are a few more …
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Travel Equipment
Why This “Pre-Dented” Suitcase Is Turning Heads at Airports
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFrequent travelers tend to obsess over luggage—especially when weight limits, durability, and design all matter. While searching for the “perfect” bag, it’s not unusual to encounter unusual concepts. But few …
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TSA screening is already stressful enough—emptying pockets, pulling items from bags, you name it. On top of that, you have to deal with TSA officers, who may or may not …
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Airlines
Two More Countries Have Now Banned In-Flight Use of Power Banks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve been reading travel news in the past day or so, you probably read about the Alaska Airlines flight (operated by Horizon) that had to turn around and make …
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Airlines
He Paid Nearly $14,000 for a First Class Ticket—and the Internet Had Thoughts
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen travel bloggers score ultra-luxury first class seats, it’s usually thanks to points and miles. Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly wrote about his experience on such a flight a …
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Texture, taste, and color can reveal whether your hotel breakfast eggs are the real thing. As we wrote the other day, the days of free hotel breakfasts may be numbered. …
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Cruises
Cruise Cabins You’ll Want to Avoid (Even If the Cruise Line Doesn’t Warn You)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBooking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones …
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Food & Beverage
How to Easily Find the Best Restaurants Wherever You Are In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, my husband Joe, who is the co-author of this blog, posted about the most brilliant travel question he had ever heard. Way back when, it was a …