No one wants to spend any more time at the TSA security checkpoint than they have to. That’s why we’ve given so much advice about that very thing over the …
travel advice
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Travel
The Foreign Countries That Require You to Have Your Passport With You at All Times
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen people travel to other countries, most of them don’t carry their passport with them. They’ll keep it in their hotel (or cruise) safe, lock it in their suitcase, etc. …
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Hertz has been through it lately. First, it was the controversy over arresting customers who were falsely accused of stealing their rental cars. Then came the EV debacle, where renters …
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Travel
Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery 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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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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Newbies (& those who don't travel often)
The Differences Between Motels & Hotels That They Never Told You About
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you travel a lot, the things you know that have to do with traveling come as second nature. If you don’t travel a lot, there’s a definite learning curve. …
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I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The first time I went to Japan, I had little idea of how to use a squat toilet. It was …
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Lounges
The 9 Airport Lounge Etiquette Rules That “Regulars” Wished The “Newbies” Knew
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re familiar with a place, you typically know what the etiquette rules are. What’s OK to do and what’s not. How to behave and how not to act. A …
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Points & Miles
The Travel Planning Mistake I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make
by joehegby joehegTravel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …
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Hotels
How Do You Pick a London Hotel When There Are 4,000 of Them? Asking for a Friend.
by joehegby joehegIt’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 …