When Americans first start traveling overseas, there’s a natural tendency to look for hotel names they already know. That’s how we ended up staying at a Best Western on our …
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TSA’s “Shoes On” Policy May Have Created A Security Gap, Report Says
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA TSA policy change made airport security a little easier for travelers—but a new report suggests it may have come with unintended risks. In July 2025, the Department of Homeland …
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The Photos You Should Always Take When You Fly (They Could Save You Money)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTaking a few quick photos when you fly might not seem important—until you actually need them. “Pictures, or it didn’t happen.” In this day and age, it’s easy to take …
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Travel Alert: Large Demonstrations Planned Worldwide This Saturday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTraveling this Saturday? You may want to check what’s happening at your destination first. Note: This post is intended to help travelers plan for large-scale events happening this Saturday. Political …
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Japan Is Changing Entry Rules For Americans—But Not Right Away
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPlanning a trip to Japan? A new entry requirement is coming—but not for a while. Japan’s government has approved what it says will be its own version of an electronic …
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You expect long TSA lines to ruin a vacation day. You don’t expect them to delay an accident investigation. After the recent incident involving an Air Canada flight at LaGuardia …
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Why Do You Have To Go Through Security Again After An International Flight?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou just went through airport security before your flight—so why do you have to do it all over again when you land? If you’ve ever traveled internationally and have a …
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A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting …
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The Big Difference Between Staying In The Tourist Area And Staying “In Town”
by joehegby joehegWhen people plan a vacation, they usually focus on the big things first: flights, hotel price, things to do and maybe whether the property has a good location. But “good …
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The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re …