travel mistakes

A two-week trip to Germany revealed plenty of surprises—some practical, some cultural, and a few guidebooks never seem to mention. My husband and I just got home from a two-week …

Lounge access is one of the best travel perks out there—but it can also be one of the most confusing. I’ve spent time in lounges around the world and overheard …

From massive menus to over-eager hosts, here’s how to spot a tourist trap before it ruins your meal. No matter where you travel, you’ve got to eat. And in tourist-heavy …

When a higher-up demands the “lowest possible fare, lowest possible rate” as a cost-cutting measure, it’s supposed to apply to everyone—including the person who made the rule. A Reddit user …

Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone …

A small typo on a plane ticket doesn’t seem like a big deal—until it suddenly costs thousands of dollars. Some airline rules are important for obvious reasons, such as not …

Visiting Europe? Locals say there are a few common mistakes tourists make—and some of them can cost you money or worse. If you’ve traveled internationally, you already know every country …

If you’re old enough to remember a time before cell phones (and, more importantly, caller ID), you were part of the generation that sometimes made prank phone calls. “Is your …

Most travelers know airlines have weight limits for checked bags. But many international airlines also limit the weight of carry-on bags — and not everyone takes the news well. All …

Before every trip, one of the last things I do is go through our wallets, because bringing the wrong credit cards can mean missed perks, extra fees, or unnecessary hassle …