We’ve all been there — standing in a hotel room wondering who, exactly, designed this space and whether they’ve ever stayed in a hotel themselves. Because sometimes the rooms make …
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Travel
The $1 Hack That Could Save Your Luggage Wheels — Why Didn’t We Think of This?!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you invest in a piece of luggage — be it a $45 bag you got on Amazon or a $450 one you bought from Tumi — you know it’s …
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Airports
Online Passport Renewal’s Been Permanent for Over a Year — But There’s Still One Big Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHaving the freedom to travel is one of the great pleasures in life. In this age of digitization, there are several ways to make the travel paperwork even easier. Online …
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Points & Miles
UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK
by joehegby joehegWe love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on …
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Travel
Never Drink the Water in These Countries — But You’re Totally Safe in These Others
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband and I don’t hide the fact that we live in Central FL. With that, people have mentioned to us several times that the water at Disney World tastes …
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Hotels
The Easiest Trick for Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
by joehegby joehegI’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the …
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Travel
The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’d like to think that I’m a relatively organized person. Well, to be honest, stuff like my computer desk usually looks like a tornado came through and threw stuff everywhere, …
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A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend. …
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Airports
Free and Discounted TSA PreCheck: What Seniors, Disabled Travelers, and First Responders Should Know
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAnyone who has PreCheck (and by this point, over 20 million of us do) knows that being a member of the program can be a great convenience and time saver …
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Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …