travel tips

If you spend any time reading travel websites or scrolling through social media, you’ll eventually come across someone promising a travel “hack” that’ll save you money, get you an upgrade …

Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your …

Ever since my wife, Sharon, and I started writing Your Mileage May Vary, we’ve learned just how important a reliable internet connection is when we’re on the road. Thankfully, these …

Euronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. I’ve written before about why travelers should be careful …

I’ve written before that I wasn’t interested in renting an electric car while on vacation. And honestly? That hasn’t completely changed. When I’m traveling, I don’t want another thing to …

If you’re like me, there are probably hundreds of functions and settings on your phone that you don’t even know exist. Most of the time, that’s fine. You install an …

Airports may look like simple transportation hubs, but almost every aspect of their design is carefully planned. From the moment you enter the terminal until you board your flight, subtle …

Most boarding passes look like a jumble of letters, numbers, barcodes, and airport codes that nobody pays much attention to. And that’s exactly why problems happen. A tiny mistake on …

You know how sometimes you don’t learn about a travel rule until you’re standing at the counter and it’s suddenly your problem? That’s exactly what happened to the friends of …

Most travelers under a certain age have probably never even stayed in a smoking hotel room. But despite decades of smoking bans on airplanes, in restaurants, and in public spaces, …