Every 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 …
travel tips
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Tips and Tricks
Can You Use TSA PreCheck With Global Entry Conditional Approval?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, the Department of Homeland Security has introduced a couple of programs to make waiting in queues at U.S. airports a little less painful. No real need to …
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When you think about booking a hotel room, you probably imagine checking in late afternoon and staying overnight. But that’s not always the type of stay travelers need. Sometimes you …
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Hotels
Fascinating: Hotel Doors in Norway Don’t Immediately Lock. Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of our friends was recently in Norway – we haven’t been yet (but want to), so I lived vicariously through their Facebook posts and reels. Towards the end of …
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When venturing abroad, it’s essential to have some of the local currency on hand. But did you know that using your ATM card outside the US can result in extra …
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Travel
Warning for Traveling In the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia & Caribbean This Thursday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNote: This post contains useful information about large-scale upcoming events that are based in politics. It’s meant as a way for our readers to plan their travels this Thursday and …
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Tips and Tricks
TSA Made You Miss Your Flight – Are You Entitled to A Refund
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA 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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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Lyft Has Finally Arrived in Puerto Rico
by joehegby joehegDuring our trip to Puerto Rico earlier this year, I quickly discovered something frustrating: if I wanted to use a rideshare service, Uber was my only option. Lyft? Nowhere to …
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Hotels
Man Set Up Camera In His Hotel Room; Caught Employee In The Act
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. With little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their rental …
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Points & Miles
What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …