From “break a leg” to “ride shotgun,” these everyday American sayings are confusing, funny—and surprisingly popular abroad. If there’s one thing you can say about countries around the world, it’s …
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Airlines
Why Airplanes Are So Cold (And It’s Not Just Your Imagination)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all been there…you board your plane, headed somewhere nice and warm, so you’re dressed for where you’re landing. Probably in shorts and a T-shirt. As you get all settled …
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Airlines
A Flight Attendant Refused to Serve Alcohol to an Exit Row Passenger—Was That Allowed?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that flight attendants have a hard job to do. They’re at the ready to keep you safe, of course – that’s the #1 part of their job. …
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Airlines
Airlines Are Quietly Getting Rid of Reclining Seats—Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, we wrote about why more hotels are no longer offering dressers in guest rooms. You may have noticed the basic reason is similar to why fewer hotels …
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Travel
Countries Are Ditching Passport Stamps—Here’s The Full List (And How To Still Get One)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like …
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Travel
Petty Revenge At 35,000 Feet: One Passenger Had Enough—And Got Their Seatmate Fired
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo. …
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Cruises
Miami May Finally Fix Its Cruise Port Problem—With A Direct Airport Train
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGetting to PortMiami isn’t easy—and for one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, that’s a problem. The local government is looking into fixing that. PortMiami is recognized as …
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Travel
TSA’s “Shoes On” Policy May Have Created A Security Gap, Report Says
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA TSA policy change made airport security a little easier for travelers—but a new report suggests it may have come with unintended risks. In July 2025, the Department of Homeland …
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Airlines
Airlines Quietly Changed Carry-On Rules Again—Here’s What’s Different Now
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you think carry-on rules are consistent across airlines… they’re not. With virtually every U.S.-based commercial airline now charging for checked luggage (nice going, Southwest) and then raising those fees …
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Travel
The Photos You Should Always Take When You Fly (They Could Save You Money)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTaking a few quick photos when you fly might not seem important—until you actually need them. “Pictures, or it didn’t happen.” In this day and age, it’s easy to take …