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Rules of Travel (Unwritten ) for all Passengers
The rules of travel. There are rules and then there are the unwritten rules of travel. We’re most familiar with the written rules such liquid limits at airport security and how many bags are… Continue Reading
Airport Security Beverages: chug or throw?
During travel this time of year we often have that chill-reducing Starbucks or other hydration drink in hand. While we know we can’t bring liquids through airport security (repeat after me—we… Continue Reading
T-Mobile $5 International Roaming: Worth Buying When Traveling Abroad?
T-Mobile’s free international roaming plan is no stranger to being raved about. It offers unlimited texting and “data at up to 2G speeds in 210+ countries”. When… Continue Reading
Hilton’s Crazy Award Math: When 5 nights cost less than 4 nights
Recently the always excellent FrequentMiler blog crunched the numbers on a Hilton Honors phenomena that’s often not looked at accurately. We highly recommend reading Nick’s… Continue Reading
Prepare to Pay More for Your Next Passport
Beginning on April 2, many travelers will be charged an extra $10 for their new passport books or cards. What’s increasing is the so-called execution fee, from $25 to $35. According to the State… Continue Reading
Is It Safe to Attend the 2018 Olympics in South Korea?
Would I have qualms about attending the games in South Korea? I was recently asked that seemingly simple question, a question that would appear to fall well within my professional area of expertise. My… Continue Reading
12 Budget Destinations for the Next 12 Months
The new year is upon us. Time to plan your trips! Where to go in 2018? For those on a budget (the 99%, in other words), Booking.com has a suggested destination for every month of the year. To compile… Continue Reading
The 10 Cities Where You’re Most Likely to Be Hit by a Car
If I had to guess, I’d have said the most dangerous cities for pedestrians were traffic-congested metropolises like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. I’d have been wrong. The most dangerous… Continue Reading
Low-Fare Alert: Cheap Europe Flights
Travel doesn’t have many bright spots. This is one of them… Cheap flights to Europe, from the likes of WOW and Norwegian and LEVEL, have been the good-news travel story of 2017. And there’s… Continue Reading