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    My Pre-Travel Checklist for Stress-Free Trips

    by joeheg January 28, 2025
    by joeheg January 28, 2025

    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 SharonKurheg January 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2025

    More 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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    How To Interpret TripAdvisor Reviews So They Can Help Your Research

    by SharonKurheg December 8, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 8, 2024

    Running 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 SharonKurheg November 17, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 17, 2024

    Bed 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 SharonKurheg November 2, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 2, 2024

    When 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 …

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    Use This Trick To Listen To Your Favorite Music Stations Anywhere Around The World

    by joeheg October 7, 2024
    by joeheg October 7, 2024

    When we go on vacation, we usually fly to our destination. However, there are times when we opt for a road trip or a long car ride. This could be …

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    Travel Tips Only The Pros Know (But They’re Willing to Share!)

    by SharonKurheg September 28, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 28, 2024

    Reddit.com is a social network where registered members can discuss and vote on content. It comprises millions of collective niche forums or groups called Subreddits. In other words, Reddit is …

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    Going to the Beach? This Hack is PERFECT for All That Sand!

    by SharonKurheg July 16, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 16, 2024

    I 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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    Want To Keep All Of Your Travel Plans Organized? Use TripIt

    by joeheg June 29, 2024
    by joeheg June 29, 2024

    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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    Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad

    by SharonKurheg June 15, 2024
    by SharonKurheg June 15, 2024

    When 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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