Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: “Wait…do they drive on the same side of the road as …
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Needless to say, Mozart sounds a little different when techno beats are shaking your seat. That’s how we ended up spending one of our nights in Vienna. What we thought …
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For years, the U.S. government has been able to deny passports over certain unpaid debts. Now it’s preparing to go a step further by actively revoking some passports that have …
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People are always looking for hacks to bring as much as possible when traveling, preferably without paying for it. We’ve gone through some of them in the past (Spoilers: some …
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When we posted 10 mind blowing maps of the United States a couple of months ago, the feedback was really good. The one complaint we did get was that it …
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How I Used Points to Book Our Flights to Germany & Austria (And What Actually Happened)
by joehegby joehegThis was a special birthday trip—the kind where I stop worrying about saving miles and finally give myself permission to use them. That’s not how I usually plan trips. Most …
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Whatever Happened to Shoulder Season? Why Travel Prices Stay High Year-Round
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor decades, savvy travelers knew how to save money: booking trips during something called shoulder season. Many travel destinations once had predictable busy seasons and quiet seasons. Beach towns filled …
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What No One Tells You About Visiting Germany (Until You’re There)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA two-week trip to Germany revealed plenty of surprises—some practical, some cultural, and a few guidebooks never seem to mention. My husband and I just got home from a two-week …
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The Real Reason Your Seat Has to Be Upright During Takeoff and Landing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThat pre-flight announcement isn’t arbitrary. Here’s why seat backs must be upright for takeoff and landing. You’ve boarded your plane and gotten yourself settled. Your carry-on bag is in the …
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Sometimes the hardest part of a trip isn’t getting there or getting home—it’s dealing with the awkward hours in between. You check out of your hotel in the morning, but …