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    The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)

    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026

    When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …

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    How to Get Through TSA Faster — And the One Direction Most People Get Wrong

    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026

    Depending on the airport, time of day, time of year, and, of course, whether or not you have TSA PreCheck, your visit to the TSA security checkpoint can be as …

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    The $1 Hack That Could Save Your Luggage Wheels — Why Didn’t We Think of This?!

    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2025

    When you invest in a piece of luggage — be it a $45 bag you got on Amazon or a $450 one you bought from Tumi — you know it’s …

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    That Time When a TSA Worker Was NICE to Me! {{{THUD}}}

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025

    As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …

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    Trevor Noah Just Shared His Travel Rules—and They Actually Make Sense

    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2025

    Whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing is up for debate. But celebrities tend to have a lot of influence over the general public. That’s why you sometimes …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    The 18 Countries Where It’s Against the Law to Wear Camouflage

    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025

    Because of the way our federal laws are set up, we’re allowed to wear almost whatever we’d like, whenever we’d like (yep, even a U.S. flag). Of course, some people …

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    Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?

    by joeheg November 21, 2025
    by joeheg November 21, 2025

    There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …

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  • Airports

    Winter Is Coming — and Some Airports Are Actually Ready for It

    by SharonKurheg November 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 12, 2025

    Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the …

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    7+ International Dress Codes That’ll Make You Rethink Your Travel Outfit

    by SharonKurheg November 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 1, 2025

    When you travel to a different country, there may be different social norms in place there than what you’re used to. Behaviors that are absolutely accepted where you live may …

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    The Cruise Cabin Secret That Could Leave Your Phone Dead at Sea

    by SharonKurheg October 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 18, 2025

    Most people are aware, at least somewhat, that different cruise brands fulfill different niches. Disney Cruise Line, of course, is well known for catering to families and Disney fans. Virgin …

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