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    6 Things That Can Get Your Luggage Flagged By TSA

    by SharonKurheg July 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 6, 2025

    With so many more people traveling through airports and the TSA scrambling to hire more employees (would YOU want to work at a place that treats their workers like this?), …

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    A Few Inches Make All The Difference (For Bag Size)

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    15 Items That Could Get Your Checked Bag Flagged by TSA

    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025

    Over the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …

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  • Travel

    9+ Iceland Tips That The Guide Books Don’t Tell You

    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025

    When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …

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    Europe This Summer? Know EU’s New Carry-On, Personal Bag & Liquids Policies

    by SharonKurheg May 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 21, 2025

    The United States, as we know, is a patchwork quilt of laws. What may be the rule in one state may be very different in another state, and it’s possible …

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    The Popular Luggage Accessory You Shouldn’t Bring to Airports

    by SharonKurheg April 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 20, 2025

    When suitcases are coming around the baggage carousel, passengers cram shoulder to shoulder, hoping to see their bags quickly and easily, so they can grab them and “get outta there.” …

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  • Airlines

    The One Rule For Carry-On Bags That Travelers Overlook

    by SharonKurheg March 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 16, 2025

    When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    Easy Hack To Gain More Storage Space In Your Hotel Room

    by SharonKurheg March 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 1, 2025

    I’d like to think that my husband and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring them in the face for years and …

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  • Travel Equipment

    My Experience With The World’s Lightest Carry On Bag

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025

    When it comes to luggage allowances, U.S. airlines, despite all their problems, are better than a lot of airlines outside the country. With these few exceptions, your checked luggage for …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    How To Avoid Being Forced To Gate Check Your Carry On (Maybe)

    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2025

    We all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …

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