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    The $1 Hack That Could Save Your Luggage Wheels — Why Didn’t We Think of This?!

    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2025

    When 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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    Online Passport Renewal’s Been Permanent for Over a Year — But There’s Still One Big Catch

    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025

    Having 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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    UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK

    by joeheg December 28, 2025
    by joeheg December 28, 2025

    We 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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    Never Drink the Water in These Countries — But You’re Totally Safe in These Others

    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025

    My 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 joeheg December 27, 2025
    by joeheg December 27, 2025

    I’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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    The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip

    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2025

    I’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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  • Airlines

    Will Your Carry-On Get Gate-Checked? 7 Ways to Avoid It

    by joeheg December 22, 2025
    by joeheg December 22, 2025

    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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    Free and Discounted TSA PreCheck: What Seniors, Disabled Travelers, and First Responders Should Know

    by SharonKurheg December 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 22, 2025

    Anyone 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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    The Truth About Extra Legroom Seats on US Airlines

    by joeheg December 22, 2025
    by joeheg December 22, 2025

    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 …

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    TSA PSA: Don’t Wear This Through TSA Security — You’re In For The Pat-Down of Your Life

    by SharonKurheg December 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 22, 2025

    When you go through the TSA security checkpoint, the goal is to get through it as quickly as possible. That typically means making sure your pockets are empty, you’ve removed …

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