The general rule when traveling internationally is that you need at least 6 months of validity on your passport to be allowed to enter a country. Some countries allow you …
travel tips
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If you fly into a large airport and have checked luggage, you already know how humongous those baggage carousels can be. They take up a lot of floor space and …
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Airlines
Ma’am, If Your Bag Doesn’t Fit, That Sounds Like a ‘You’ Problem
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere are some airline passengers who do their best to, if not be helpful, at least mind both their manners and their own business. And then you have the passengers …
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Tips and Tricks
Weather Delay Survival Guide: What To Do Before, During, and After a Flight Disruption
by joehegby joehegWeather can disrupt airline travel any time of year—spring thunderstorms, summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between. Delays are never ideal, but a little prep (and a flexible mindset) …
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Rental Cars
The “Pick Your Own Car” Gimmick (And Why It’s Often Not Much of a Choice)
by joehegby joehegI remember when I first became a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to rent any …
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Anyone with TSA PreCheck knows how much of a time saver it is. Having a PreCheck membership also gives you the privilege of not having to go through quite as …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney Hid a Pretty Crappy History Lesson in Liberty Square
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about Disney parks, it’s their attention to detail. At the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (WDW), you can see claw marks on …
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Airlines
Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)
by joehegby joehegFor those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or from Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican …
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Air travel evolves. Sometimes it’s good things, like faster planes, more safety, and lower prices. Other times it’s bad, such as something being taken away from passengers, like comfort and …
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Travel
The 4 Most Overcrowded Christmas Attractions in the World (According to Actual Travelers)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe December holiday season is one of the busiest times to travel. And with good reason – besides those who are planning to visit friends and family for the holidays, …