It’s been almost 30 years since our very first trip to London—and while we’ve returned many times since, it got us thinking: if we were planning that first visit all …
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Chances are, you have a credit card with an EMV chip in your wallet right now. In the United States, we like to think we lead the world in most …
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When booking hotels, you’ll find a large difference in off-season and peak-season prices. What surprises me is when someone gives a hotel a bad review because it wasn’t worth the …
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TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site and millions of people rely on it as a resource for reviews on travel destinations, hotels, restaurants, etc. Of course, you sometimes have …
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Most people, when visiting a foreign country, try to learn a bit about where they’re going so they don’t make any social faux pas (like these), or, perhaps even more …
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Hotels
Do People Still Check Out of Their Hotel? Should They Even Bother?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere was a time, a few decades ago, when checking out of your hotel was just as important as checking in. There were a few reasons for this: You had …
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When traveling to a new destination, there are certain things we tend to check in advance—currency, language, and maybe even local tipping customs: Learning the social and cultural norms of …
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Travel
The Unwritten Rules Of Different Countries, As Per Their Residents
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen visiting a foreign country, most people try to be respectful of the cultures and social norms of said country and its respective cities. Guidebooks and websites help a lot, …
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No matter what industry you work in, it has its secrets. Supermarkets know how to make it so consumers might not notice a price increase. Retail stores know how to …
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When my husband and I stay in a hotel, we have some criteria that help us decide how much we like our visit. Cleanliness is a must, and having walls …