Before every trip, one of the last things I do is go through our wallets, because bringing the wrong credit cards can mean missed perks, extra fees, or unnecessary hassle …
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When you walk into a hotel room, the bed might look inviting. But when you go to get in, one thing becomes clear — those sheets are tucked in really …
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Airports
The Shortcut Travelers Found To Make ATL TSA Lines Shorter Just Went Away
by joehegby joehegAs TSA wait times have gotten worse during the government shutdown, travelers have been looking for ways to avoid the worst of the lines—especially at busy hubs like Atlanta. For …
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Hotels
The 10 Things Hotel Guests Now Steal Most Often (And Towels Are Still #1)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA new survey asked hotel staff what guests steal most often from hotel rooms. Some of the results aren’t surprising — but a few might be. In 2019, Wellness Heaven, …
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It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. But it’s true. We’ve …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Are Actually Doing When They Greet You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the first things you notice when boarding a plane is a flight attendant greeting you. What most passengers don’t realize is that the greeting does more than just …
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Travel
The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
The London Underground Mistake Tourists Still Make
by joehegby joehegOne of the easiest mistakes tourists make in London happens before they even get on the Tube. For years, we kept buying paper tickets one ride at a time, assuming …
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Credit Cards
Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegIf you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts …
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Travel
Important Thing to Know About Europe’s Self-Cleaning Public Bathrooms
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSelf-cleaning public bathrooms have been common across Europe for years. Sometimes you have to pay to use them, and sometimes they’re free. Either way, they usually look the same: a …