Not long ago, we wrote about the iconic tourist destination that you’re not allowed to take pictures of. Well, at least not at certain times. There’s another classic place where …
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Hotels
The Hotel I Thought Was For Swingers, Isn’t. But They Do Encourage Nudity
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSwinging, sometimes called wife-swapping, husband-swapping, or partner-swapping, is a sexual activity in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship sexually engage with others for recreational purposes (thanks, Wikipedia!). …
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We’ve gone over a couple of situations that involve travel, rental cars and breaking the law: If you’re in a rental car and get a traffic violation in another country, …
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Every country in the world issues its own driver’s license (DL) that, of course, shows you’ve been trained and are aware of the local laws required to be a safe …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
5 Things You Don’t Know About Paying for the London Underground (Until You Do)
by joehegby joehegIf 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 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 …