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    5 Things You Don’t Know About Paying for the London Underground (Until You Do)

    by joeheg September 24, 2025
    by joeheg September 24, 2025

    If you’ve traveled a lot, there are certain things you don’t even think about anymore. One of those is how to pay for rides on London’s Underground, Elizabeth Line, and …

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  • Hotels

    Careful: Your Hotel Room’s “Private Bathroom” Is Not Always As Private As You’d Think

    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2025

    When you’re booking a hotel room, most people have certain things in mind. After determining what brand and price works best, most people pay the most attention to the actual …

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    Select Drivers Licenses in Another State Glitching at TSA Security Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025

    Typically, technology is awesome. It’s faster than doing things manually. More efficient. Cheaper in the long run. All that good stuff. But then there’s a glitch that not only grinds …

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    What Are “Travel Dead Zones” & Why Are They Good Things?

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025

    If there’s one thing about being a travel enthusiast, it’s that there’s always something new to learn. We’ve gone over some “I bet you didn’t know” terminology over the years: …

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    Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money

    by joeheg September 22, 2025
    by joeheg September 22, 2025

    A while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …

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  • Cruises

    10 Free Things You Can Get From Guest Services On A Cruise

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

    Cruising can be a fun way to spend a vacation, but with a few exceptions, most of them tend to nickel and dime their guests like crazy. Want Wi-Fi? That’ll …

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    Ten Gestures That Are Innocent In The U.S. But Offensive In Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg September 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 21, 2025

    When traveling to a different country, many people try to follow the rule of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” They may learn as many of the social …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day

    by joeheg September 21, 2025
    by joeheg September 21, 2025

    Flights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …

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  • Credit Cards

    Delta Stays: My Experiences Using This Booking Portal

    by joeheg September 20, 2025
    by joeheg September 20, 2025

    In recent years, many credit cards have started offering statement credits when you book a hotel through their travel portal. Initially, these credits were provided by banks that had their …

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    TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch

    by SharonKurheg September 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 19, 2025

    In July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …

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