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    The Ultimate Ways to Avoid Overpacking

    by SharonKurheg January 10, 2024
    by SharonKurheg January 10, 2024

    You guys, I have a confession to make – I am a chronic over-packer. If we’re just going away for a day or two and I’m regulated to JUST carry-on …

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    Tips for Making Travel Decisions That Save Money and Reduce Stress

    by joeheg December 8, 2023
    by joeheg December 8, 2023

    I remember how I felt when I heard the simple idea that has changed how I travel. I was trying to save money everywhere I could and spent more time …

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    Going Out of Town? What to Bring, What Not to Bring & Tricks of the Trade

    by SharonKurheg August 13, 2023
    by SharonKurheg August 13, 2023

    Joe is definitely the points and miles person in our family. Me, I enjoy the benefits of his hobby but really don’t care about which plane is newer, bigger and …

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    How To Fold A Suit So It Won’t Wrinkle In Your Suitcase

    by SharonKurheg July 30, 2023
    by SharonKurheg July 30, 2023

    When Joe and I travel, there’s a rare occasion where he’ll have to bring a suit. We may be going to a wedding, a funeral or (humblebrag alert) we have …

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    Literally Millions Were Warned About This Hotel Scam. Don’t Worry

    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2023
    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2023

    You know how stories can perpetuate on the internet – especially on Facebook. Someone posts something and people just start sharing it, whether it’s based on facts or not. That’s …

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    20+ Vietnam Tips The Guide Books Don’t Tell You

    by SharonKurheg March 5, 2023
    by SharonKurheg March 5, 2023

    Joe and I recently got back from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (with a quick overnight in Singapore to visit Changi and Jewel, as well). We’ve already written a few things …

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    Samantha Brown’s Genius Hack For Preboarding With Kids/Babies

    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2023
    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2023

    Joe and I don’t have children. We don’t even have nieces and nephews (an only child who married an only child; go figure!). So it’s rare that we pay a …

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    Blisters On Vacation: Should You Pop Or Not & How To Avoid Getting Them

    by SharonKurheg January 13, 2023
    by SharonKurheg January 13, 2023

    If there’s one thing that can put a damper on a vacation that requires a lot of walking, it’s getting one or more blisters on your feet. Blisters HURT. Sometimes …

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    Neil Patrick Harris’ Hacks For Pooping On A Plane, Packing Smarter, & More

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2023
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2023

    Full disclosure: I’ve been a fan of Neil Patrick Harris (NPH) since his days as Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989-1993). I’m not saying I’m a super fangirl or anything. But I’ve …

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    12 Simple Things You May Want To Do Before Going On A Plane

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2022

    Not long ago, we posted about 12 things you should do when checking into/out of a hotel room. None of them were super secret stuff – just “common sense” things …

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