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How to Detect Counterfeit United States Currency and What to Do If You Have Any
Have you ever encountered an experience where you went to pay for something with cash anywhere in the world while traveling — only to be told that the money is no good because it is considered counterfeit?… Continue Reading
What Happens When Your Partner Award Flight Is Cancelled?
My husband and I were traveling from New York to Munich on Lufthansa using a ticket we had booked with our United Airlines miles. The flight was cancelled due a strike and Lufthansa refused to help us,… Continue Reading
Does Your Hotel Have Fast Wifi? Here’s How to Check
Free wifi is becoming more and more common at hotels, due to popular demand. Study after study shows that both fast and free Wifi is extremely important to all travelers, yet not all hotels have tuned… Continue Reading
How International Airports Differ from Those in the US
This is more of a beginner article, but may be useful to you if you’re going abroad for the first time. Airports in many countries follow a completely different system than what you might find in the… Continue Reading
Photography Clinic: What is Aperture Setting and an F-Stop — and How Do You Use It?
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of articles designed to give you a better picture of how to become a more effective photographer and gain some control in your work in a snap — especially when… Continue Reading
How NOT to Get Upgraded on a Flight
“Give the gate agent cookies and they’ll upgrade you!” “Tell them you’re it’s your honeymoon. This works great if you’re going to Hawaii! “Wear a suit… Continue Reading
Planes or Trains in the Northeast?
Traveling Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor of the United States can be a blessing compared to the hassles of air travel, and in many cases, it beats flying every time. Amtrak is the forgotten step-child… Continue Reading
Simple Tips For Flying Transatlantic Economy Class on Etihad Airways
You are about to fly as a passenger seated in the economy class cabin for the first time aboard an airplane operated by Etihad Airways; but you are not certain as to what to expect — especially on a transatlantic… Continue Reading
Can I Cancel My Airline Ticket Due to a Schedule Change?
I am traveling from Philadelphia to Phoenix via Dallas on American Airlines and my flight from Philadelphia to Dallas now leaves one hour earlier, forcing me to cancel an afternoon class. Do I have any… Continue Reading