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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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
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Hotels
Careful: Your Hotel Room’s “Private Bathroom” Is Not Always As Private As You’d Think
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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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Tips and Tricks
Select Drivers Licenses in Another State Glitching at TSA Security Checkpoint
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTypically, 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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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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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money
by joehegby joehegA 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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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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Travel
Ten Gestures That Are Innocent In The U.S. But Offensive In Other Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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 joehegby joehegFlights 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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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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Tips and Tricks
TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn 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 …