If you’re old enough to remember a time before cell phones (and more importantly, caller ID), you were part of the generation that sometimes made prank phone calls. “Is your …
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Tips and Tricks
Easy Hack To Gain More Storage Space In Your Hotel Room
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’d like to think that my husband and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring them in the face for years and …
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How To Avoid Being Forced To Gate Check Your Carry On (Maybe)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …
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What to Do When You’re at Risk of Missing Your Connecting Flight
by joehegby joehegYou get to the airport early, breeze through security, and even have time to grab a coffee before your flight. Everything’s going smoothly—until you glance at the departures board and …
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Packing for a trip? Oh, it’s not just about clothes and toiletries—trust me, I’ve got a list for everything. (Note from his wife, Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!) …
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5 Ways To Get Your Bags To Arrive First At Baggage Claim
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMore often than not, the one thing you want to do more than anything else after your plane has landed is get to your destination. Unfortunately, unless you’re on a …
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The first time I encountered a squat toilet was the early-mid 1990s, when I went to Japan with a friend of mine named Teri. It was a very different experience …
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How To Interpret TripAdvisor Reviews So They Can Help Your Research
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRunning since February 2000, TripAdvisor is well known for comparing prices from 200+ booking sites to help you find the lowest price on the right hotel for you. However, they …
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Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room?! How To Not Bring Them Home
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBed bugs. Ew. They’re a scourge that’s been around for centuries and are found virtually everywhere (although some cities have more than others – here’s the most recent list). There …
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Europeans Share Things To Avoid When Visiting Europe
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’ve traveled for a while, you know that every country (and sometimes even specific cities) has its own set of social and cultural norms. A smart traveler will try …