In their quest to squash more and more bodies into planes, airlines have made seats narrower and narrower. Whereas seat width 30 years ago averaged around 19 or 20 inches,…
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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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Virgin came into the cruise industry with the goal of being different. And in many ways, they are: They’re strictly 18+ Their design and decor is very contemporary They have…
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When the pandemic hit, cities that catered to tourists went from having throngs of people all the time to just citizens walking the streets. Some of those cities realized they’d…
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Tips and TricksTravel
The TSA Knows How To Make It Easier To Fly During The Holidays
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the source of annoyance for many, and the butt of jokes for probably even more. Fortunately, despite the individual TSA workers who sometimes…
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn’t have the best of reputations when it comes to their workers. I mean, I’ve heard people refer to TSA officers as, “rude,” “mean,” “uncaring,”…
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Rental Cars
Can You Drive A Rental Car Across Europe? It’s Complicated
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing the United States has, it’s space. The continental U.S. is spread across 4 time zones, and once you include Alaska and Hawaii into the mix, that…
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I was perusing the internet the other day, and I found a meme called The Traveler’s Ten Commandments. I really liked it. Take a look: The Traveler’s Ten Commandments 1.…
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Airlines
The Dumbest (Necessary) Question Ever Asked By A Flight Attendant
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRules are rules. I get it. And since I tend to be a rule follower, I REALLY get it. But some rules are just….dumb. 😉 Case in point… Joe and…
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Airports
Another Airport Has Ended Its Liquid Rules For Carry On Bags
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this year, we wrote a piece about the first airport in the world to remove their “liquids” rule from carry-on baggage. It was a long time coming – 16…