When a U.S. citizen needs a passport, whether their first one or a renewal, they usually do it via the U.S. Postal Service. The USPS now even has hours when …
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Most people who fly have been the victim of another passenger who’s done something boneheaded. Or rude. Or maybe they were only thinking of themselves and it put others at …
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Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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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You Can Renew Your Passport Online Again, But You Better Be Quick
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOn June 12th, the State Department began conducting a beta release of their passport renewal system and eligible U.S. citizens can once again renew their passports online. Since the program …
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It’s probably just human nature, but there’s something comforting about people with a vast sense of entitlement who get their comeuppance. We’ve written about such situations in the travel world …
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People in different countries, as a whole, tend to do things their own way. That mindset helps explain why Americans tend to crowd the airport gate, or why planes in …
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Flightradar24.com began as a hobby for 2 Swedish aviation experts who wanted to build ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Service-Broadcast) network receivers in Northern and Central Europe. That was in 2006. The …
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Every country, of course, has its own rules that need to be followed. You can’t enter these countries if you’ve had a DUI. You’ll be fined if you try to …
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Strategies for Managing Flight Delays During Florida’s Thunderstorm Season
by joehegby joehegAs residents of Central Florida, we’re acutely aware of summer weather patterns. While the mornings can be pleasant, it isn’t long before the heat and humidity build, eventually resulting in …
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The 18 Countries Where It’s Against the Law to Wear Camouflage
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe have it pretty good here in the United States. Because of the way our federal laws are set up, we’re allowed to wear almost whatever we’d like, whenever we’d …