For better or for worse, when we Americans are visiting a foreign country, especially in a “tourist town,” the locals can peg us as tourists. Not only that, they can …
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The CDC has quietly updated its travel health recommendations, and this time, it’s not about COVID or flu. The agency now says all Americans traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated …
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Passengers Are Being Delayed Because TSA Doesn’t Know What Counts As Appropriate ID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI know there are a lot of people out there who think the TSA is a total waste of time, is security theater, etc. I suppose everyone has their own …
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What Most Travelers Overlook: The Unexpected Joy of Exploring Everyday Things Abroad
by joehegby joehegSure, visiting another country means adapting to different customs, languages, and cultural norms—some of which might surprise you if you haven’t done a little homework beforehand. (Here are a few …
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The Buc-ee’s road stop chain has something of a cult following – and I fully admit that I’m part of that cult LOL. Part gas station, part convenience store, part …
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The U.S. Cities With the Most Mosquitoes, According to Orkin (2025)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMosquitoes are gross and potentially dangerous. And it’s not bad enough that a mosquito bite will give most people a welt and an itch to beat the band. Oh no …
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What Medications Can You Legally Bring into the US From Foreign Countries You’ve Visited?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPractically all of us have done it at one point or another. Your aunt knows you’re going to the UK and asks you to buy Co-Codamol, which contains paracetamol (what …
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When our Virgin Voyages cruise made a stop in Curaçao, we hadn’t booked a shore excursion in advance. But once onboard, we opted for a tour that included a visit …
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The Most Hated Airlines, Hotel Brands & Car Rental Companies in America
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYears ago, 24/7 Wall St. gave an annual ranking of the U.S.’s most hated companies. Not surprisingly, there was invariably at least one travel-related company on the list each year. …
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Visiting Portmeirion Village: A Quirky, Unforgettable Experience in Wales
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever seen photos of a pastel-colored, fairy tale village perched above a tranquil estuary in North Wales and wondered, “Where is that magical place?”—it’s Portmeirion. I recently had …