I’d love to fly Alaska Airlines more often. Every time we’ve flown with them, it’s been a great experience, so I keep an eye out for chances to book them. …
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Airports
Why Don’t Airports Have Large Clocks Visible in the Concourse?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the weekend, we posted a piece about how airports are specifically designed to trick you into buying more. One email we got in response to the piece, from a …
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Travel
Security Risk: The World’s Most Dangerous Destinations for 2025
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen people travel, their safety is usually, if not always, an utmost concern. Travel insurance companies offer policies for medical risks, while international governments watch each other for security risks. …
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Hotels began in the U.S. during the earliest times of the country – the 1700s. In the 200+ years since then, technology has evolved significantly (gee, ya think???) and there …
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Have you noticed that lots of high-rise hotels don’t have a 13th floor? Ever wonder why that is? A lot of people say it’s because of superstition – the number …
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Travel
9 Things Americans Do That Confuse Everyone Else In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, we wrote about things in the U.S. that boggle the minds of Europeans. Although the piece was written in fun, it covered a lot of things we …
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Credit Cards
The One Credit Card You Should Always Have With You When You Fly
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen most people fly, they typically have few problems. But sometimes, your foray into the airport is less than stellar. Here are the most frequent issues people face: Getting the …
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The United States might have its share of….problems….right now. But overall, we’re still a country that gets a whole lot of foreign visitors. In fact, according to WorldStatistics.net, in 2023, …
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Choosing a favorite airline is subjective. What makes an airline the best for one traveler might not matter to another. For example, maybe you like Southwest’s policy of allowing two …
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When you have a morning flight or a layover, deciding where to stay—near the airport or in the city—can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this common question? “It …