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    Important Thing to Know About Europe’s Self-Cleaning Public Bathrooms

    by SharonKurheg March 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 9, 2026

    Self-cleaning public bathrooms have been common across Europe for years. Sometimes you have to pay to use them, and sometimes they’re free. Either way, they usually look the same: a …

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    Common Things Tourists Do in Japan That Are Considered Rude

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026

    With Japan welcoming a record number of visitors, understanding a few cultural norms can help travelers avoid awkward — or offensive — moments. According to The Japan Times, Japan welcomed …

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    Not Everything Is Instagrammable: Places Where Photos Are Banned

    by SharonKurheg February 1, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 1, 2026

    Years ago, before smartphones, taking a picture meant having a camera and film with you. You also needed adequate lighting, or if that wasn’t available, some sort of flashbulb to …

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    This Newly Banned Item Could Now Get Travelers in Serious Trouble

    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2026

    Obviously, when someone travels from one country to another, there will be different laws to deal with. What’s perfectly fine in one country might be straight up illegal in another, …

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    Tourists Keep Messing This Up: The Real Rule About Carrying Your Passport

    by SharonKurheg November 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 22, 2025

    After all that planning and waiting, you’re finally on that trip of your dreams, far away from your home country. You keep your passport handy during your travels because you’ll …

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    Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025

    Every country is different. So when you visit a foreign country, there are certain social and cultural norms you should try to abide by, so you don’t look like a …

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  • New York City

    How To Go To New York City & Not Eat Like A Tourist

    by SharonKurheg March 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 9, 2025

    It’s been estimated that there are over 17,000 restaurants in New York City, and that’s not including the other four boroughs – that’s just in Manhattan alone! A good bunch …

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