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    The Photos You Should Always Take When You Fly (They Could Save You Money)

    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2026

    Taking a few quick photos when you fly might not seem important—until you actually need them. “Pictures, or it didn’t happen.” In this day and age, it’s easy to take …

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    They Took Over A Hotel Front Desk When Staff Disappeared—Here’s What Happened Next

    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2026

    What would you do if you showed up at a hotel—and there was no one at the front desk? Three friends from Georgia, Kenzie Brooks, Aaron Howard and Noorain Dobani, …

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    TSA Thought Her Pickleball Paddle Might Be a Weapon

    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026

    TSA screening is already stressful enough—emptying pockets, pulling items from bags, you name it. On top of that, you have to deal with TSA officers, who may or may not …

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    Her Hotel Packed Up Her Belongings While She Was Out—and Left a Voicemail

    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026

    A hotel guest returned from work to find her belongings packed up and her room changed—without warning. The only notice she got was a voicemail from the front desk. The …

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    Snoop Dogg’s Credit Card Was Declined Abroad — and It’s a Reminder for Every Traveler

    by joeheg February 17, 2026
    by joeheg February 17, 2026

    A declined card in Italy turned into a feel-good Olympic moment — but it also highlights a common travel problem most people aren’t prepared for. Having a credit card declined …

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    The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip

    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025

    I’d like to think that I’m a relatively organized person. Well, to be honest, stuff like my computer desk usually looks like a tornado came through and threw stuff everywhere, …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Teen Got “Home Alone-ed” As Family Left Her Behind on Trip

    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2025

    I’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the …

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    She Paid $18 For Passport Photos – No One Warned Her How They’d Turn Out

    by SharonKurheg December 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 2, 2025

    When you have to get a passport – either new or renewed – you have to submit a photo that will be a part of said passport. You are allowed …

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    Left Something on the Plane? Here’s Why You Can’t Go Back for It

    by SharonKurheg October 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 22, 2025

    You’ve just disembarked your plane and as you’re on the jetway, your teen thinks that they left their iPad in the seat pocket in front of them. Or you check …

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    Plane Circled for an Hour Before Landing; Air Traffic Controller Had Fallen Asleep

    by SharonKurheg September 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 22, 2025

    No one wants to be stuck in a plane for any longer than they have to, but sometimes emergencies happen. Weather can prevent you from landing for a while. We …

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