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 …
travel advice
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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 …
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Tips and Tricks
What to Do When You’re at Risk of Missing Your Connecting Flight
by joehegby joehegYou get to the airport early, breeze through security, and even have time to grab a coffee before your flight. Everything’s going smoothly—until you glance at the departures board and …