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    The Pre-Trip Step That Keeps FedEx Packages From Piling Up at Your Door

    by joeheg December 14, 2025
    by joeheg December 14, 2025

    One important thing to add to your pre-travel checklist is to arrange for your mail and package deliveries to be held while you’re away. It’s an easy step to forget… …

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    Domestic vs. International Flights: The Rule Changes Travelers Always Forget

    by SharonKurheg December 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 10, 2025

    According to the FAA database, the ratio of U.S. domestic flights outnumber international flights by roughly 10 to 1 (that’s an estimate, but you can see the statistics on the …

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    Weather Delay Survival Guide: What To Do Before, During, and After a Flight Disruption

    by joeheg December 9, 2025
    by joeheg December 9, 2025

    Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year—spring thunderstorms, summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between. Delays are never ideal, but a little prep (and a flexible mindset) …

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    The 18 Countries Where It’s Against the Law to Wear Camouflage

    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025

    Because of the way our federal laws are set up, we’re allowed to wear almost whatever we’d like, whenever we’d like (yep, even a U.S. flag). Of course, some people …

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    The One Thing You Should Always Do After Booking a Hotel

    by joeheg December 1, 2025
    by joeheg December 1, 2025

    Booking a hotel can feel like the “responsible adult” moment of trip planning. You compare a few options, pick the one that makes the most sense, lock it in… and then …

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    The Surprisingly Small Things That Can Get Your Global Entry Yanked

    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2025

    Not long ago there were reports that since 2024, there has been an influx of travelers who had had their Global Entry revoked. From visaverge.com: According to internal tallies shared …

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    Do’s & Don’ts When Getting Cash For International Travel

    by joeheg November 20, 2025
    by joeheg November 20, 2025

    Right now, international travel from the United States is as popular as ever. Flights across the Atlantic and Pacific are packed, and prices often still feel higher than they did …

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    How to Beat the TSA 3-1-1 Rule (Without Breaking It)

    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2025

    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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    Select Drivers Licenses in Another State Glitching at TSA Security Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025

    Typically, technology is awesome. It’s faster than doing things manually. More efficient. Cheaper in the long run. All that good stuff. But then there’s a glitch that not only grinds …

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    When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day

    by joeheg September 21, 2025
    by joeheg September 21, 2025

    Flights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …

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