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    More Groups Have Gained or Lost Access to Global Entry & PreCheck

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025

    Most flyers who have Global Entry (and TSA PreCheck as an added bonus) know that just because they were granted access into the program, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have …

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    15 Items That Could Get Your Checked Bag Flagged by TSA

    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025

    Over the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …

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    How to Avoid UPS Charges for Rerouting Packages When You’re Away

    by joeheg June 28, 2025
    by joeheg June 28, 2025

    We’re all traveling more than ever, but are still getting all sorts of things delivered to our homes. That means there’s a greater chance that deliveries will be scheduled when …

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    “Tip Fatigue” Is Real – Here Are 12+ Countries Where Gratuities Aren’t Expected

    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2025

    If you live in, or have visited the U.S., you’ve probably experienced it – places are asking for tips EVERYWHERE. As a tipping society, having to tip restaurant servers, hotel …

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    Does Travel Insurance Cover Hurricanes?

    by joeheg June 13, 2025
    by joeheg June 13, 2025

    We’re approaching the busy time of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. Living in Florida, we’re well aware of what it’s like to have …

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    Expedia Says You Don’t Need Incognito Mode. That’s Cute.

    by joeheg June 9, 2025
    by joeheg June 9, 2025

    There’s a long-running legend in travel circles that goes something like this: if you search for flights online and then come back later, the price mysteriously goes up. And the …

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    The One Step of My Online Passport Renewal That Nearly Broke Me

    by joeheg June 6, 2025
    by joeheg June 6, 2025

    Renewing your passport as recently as a year or two ago was a major process. After filling out your paper application, getting a mini headshot, and writing a check to …

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    How To Prevent Your Stuff From Being Stolen at the TSA Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg May 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 25, 2025

    Fearing loss or theft, people traveling by plane often bring their most valuable possessions with them in their carry-on bags. Doing that will usually prevent stuff from getting lost. However, …

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    Is It Better to Book 2 One-Way Tickets or 1 Round-Trip Ticket?

    by SharonKurheg May 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 18, 2025

    Lots of people who read travel blogs are those who are interested in the nitty-gritty of travel. They’re pros at getting the most frequent flyer miles or hotel points from …

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    10 Ways To Make Flight Attendants Love You

    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2025

    The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …

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