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  • Tips and Tricks

    TSA Made You Miss Your Flight – Are You Entitled to A Refund

    by SharonKurheg July 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 15, 2025

    A while back we posted a guide for how early you should get to the airport nowadays. Obviously, it’s not foolproof. If you’re flying out of, say, this airport, you …

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    Yes, You Should Buy Medical Insurance For International Travel

    by joeheg July 11, 2025
    by joeheg July 11, 2025

    When we travel within the U.S., I don’t give much thought to travel insurance before the trip. I make sure to use a credit card with good travel protections, and …

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    9+ Iceland Tips That The Guide Books Don’t Tell You

    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025

    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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  • Rental Cars

    The New Way Car Rental Companies Try to Upsell You at the Counter

    by joeheg June 17, 2025
    by joeheg June 17, 2025

    When I rent a car at the airport, I usually get to skip the counter and go straight to my vehicle. If you haven’t signed up for the car rental …

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  • Points & Miles

    The Travel Planning Mistake I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make

    by joeheg June 14, 2025
    by joeheg June 14, 2025

    Travel 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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    “Never Again!”: The Travel Regrets They’ll Never Forget

    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025

    Everyone has their story: a dumb mistake they made when they were traveling. Me? It was the time we were in Japan and, wanting to put milk in my coffee, …

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  • Airlines

    Get Ready – It’s Going to Be A Lot Harder to Fly to Europe

    by SharonKurheg May 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 28, 2025

    Regardless of how you feel about Donald Trump, he’s certainly making an impression in other countries. From fears about CBP or ICE taking you away, to anger about threats to …

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    10 Best (& Worst) Beaches in the U.S., According to Forbes

    by SharonKurheg May 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 7, 2025

    Summer will be here before you know it, and for many people, that means visits to the beach. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Some beaches are larger, …

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  • Hotels

    How Do You Pick a London Hotel When There Are 4,000 of Them? Asking for a Friend.

    by joeheg April 18, 2025
    by joeheg April 18, 2025

    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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  • Lounges

    Sorry, You Can’t Sit With Us: Lounge Access Mistakes to Avoid

    by joeheg April 3, 2025
    by joeheg April 3, 2025

    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 across the country and overheard …

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