When we travel within the U.S., I don’t give much thought to travel insurance before the trip. I make sure to use a credit card with good travel protections, and …
International Travel
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Tips and Tricks
Euronet ATMs Have A New Look. Theyâre Still A Trap For Travelers.
by joehegby joehegEuronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. Iâve written before about why travelers should be careful …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber One Just Became More Useful For International Travel
by joehegby joehegUber One has always been one of those benefits thatâs easy to forget about â especially if you have it because a credit card or promotion is covering the cost. …
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Travel
These American Phrases Drive People From Other Countries Crazy
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAmericans have a lot of unique expressions. Some become surprisingly popular overseas. Others leave people scratching their heads, wondering why we say them at all. And then there are the …
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For Americans, ordering water at a restaurant is one of those things you don’t really think about. You sit down, ask for water, and someone brings it. No discussion. No …
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Hotels
Why European Hotel Showers Feel So Different From American Ones
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEuropean hotel bathrooms often skip tubs, shower curtains, and washcloths â and there are practical reasons why. If you’ve ever traveled in Europe, you know exactly what I’m talking about. …
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Americans visiting Canada often assume they blend in pretty well. Canadians would apparently disagree. đ Regardless of where you read it, the media is in agreement that Canadians are not …
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Airports
Tourist Banned From Thailand For Life After Airport E-Gate Meltdown
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirport technology can be frustrating. But most travelers donât respond by kicking apart passport control equipment and getting themselves banned from an entire country. A Chinese tourist has reportedly been …
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The U.S. government spent the past year saying certain travelers posed a sufficient overstay risk that they needed to post bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the country. But …
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Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: âWaitâŠdo they drive on the same side of the road as …