Ever since the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been enforcing what is known as “3-1-1 for carry-ons,” wherein travelers are allowed to carry liquids through …
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With so many things to remember when going on a trip, it’s understandable if you leave something at home. That’s why I still use a packing list. If you forget your toothbrush, …
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Ten Gestures That Are Innocent In The U.S. But Offensive In Other Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen traveling to a different country, many people try to follow the rule of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” They may learn as many of the social …
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Going to the Beach? This Hack is PERFECT for All That Sand!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI grew up in Brooklyn, New York. And for as far back as I can remember, every Sunday during the summertime, we used to meet my maternal grandparents at the …
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In the thirty plus years Sharon and I have known each other (Note from Sharon: holy crap, it HAS been that long!), we’ve traveled together a lot. We’ve learned several …
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Keeping track of travel reservations can be quite a chore. When planning a trip, I get emails from airlines, hotels, car rentals, trains, meetings, appointments, tickets and whatever else we’re …
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Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you …
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Social Media Warns, “Don’t Print Out Your Boarding Pass.” Here’s What They Really Mean
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s been a couple of years, but every once in a while, a slew of online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass in favor of using …
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Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen we travel internationally, we rarely use cash. There are very few places that are “cash only,” so we use credit cards for virtually all of our expenses, making sure …
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As you can tell, I like to travel (usually with Sharon). However, for all of my advance planning and packing lists, there is one thing that I forget to bring …