A while back, we wrote about places where public sex is actually legal. That list might be one location shorter now—one reader told us our #5 spot may have been …
International Travel
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If you’re used to flying within the U.S., the rules are pretty straightforward:Domestic flight? No passport.International flight? Passport. Then you fly through Europe… and suddenly none of that logic seems …
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Travel
6 Countries Where Border Agents Can Search Your Phone (Not Just Hong Kong)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you pay attention to the travel world, you probably saw that the Hong Kong government recently revised its National Security Law implementation rules and can now demand phone and …
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You’ve probably heard of people having dual citizenship. Having citizenship in two countries can be incredibly useful, since it allows you to work and own property in more than one …
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Travel
Countries Are Ditching Passport Stamps—Here’s The Full List (And How To Still Get One)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like …
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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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Travel
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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Travel
Global Entry Has Reopened, But The Real Mystery Is Why DHS Shut It Down In The First Place
by joehegby joehegAfter more than two weeks offline, the Global Entry trusted traveler program has reopened. That’s welcome news for frequent international travelers, especially those who’ve gotten used to breezing past the …
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Food & Beverage
How to Easily Find the Best Restaurants Wherever You Are In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, my husband Joe, who is the co-author of this blog, posted about the most brilliant travel question he had ever heard. Way back when, it was a …
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Travel
Snoop Dogg’s Credit Card Was Declined Abroad — and It’s a Reminder for Every Traveler
by joehegby joehegA declined card in Italy turned into a feel-good Olympic moment — but it also highlights a common travel problem most people aren’t prepared for. Having a credit card declined …