When traveling around the globe, knowing when to tip and where can be quite complicated and confusing. Tipping is a reward for good service. Some countries expect it, others don’t. What you did last time you visited may have completely changed since then. Is there a service charge included? Does that include tip? What is […]
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Call it manners or simply being nice. Whatever you call airplane etiquette, everyone wins when we all practice the basics. We’ve discussed the most aggravating airplane behavior; now let’s move on to how to fly friendly. Before your next flight, check out our 7 unspoken rules of airplane etiquette. 1. Do Your Part in the […]
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Can you take food on a plane? With fewer and fewer meals being served on airplanes, we have to plan ahead more than ever before. Either we eat before we get on the plane or take something on with us. What is allowed on a plane these days can be confusing though, and changing airport […]
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You work hard. You need a vacation. Oh, but the dreaded money issue: how much to save for the vacation you desire, how to actually save for a trip when your money is already stretched thin and how to actually enjoy said vacation without money anxiety while on the trip! When it comes to figuring […]
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A whole new world of travel has been opened up by modern technology. We now have more creative options than ever before, and accommodations are no exception. With this glorious expansion of options, it’s all the more important to “know before you go” for the best travel experience. Since choosing a place to stay can […]
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We all need to eat, but we also know food is a major expense during travel. If you’re like me, you want to savor the local cuisine and enjoy that part of the culture. Just because you have a budget however, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy every bite of that perfectly flaky, buttery French croissant. […]
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With all the payment options out there, it can be confusing to know what’s the best and safest when heading for Europe. You’ll save yourself a lot of headaches by understanding the pros and cons before you get to the airport. So before you go, let’s brush up on what you need to know about […]
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Pickpockets are stealthy these days, which requires us to be on alert when walking around with money in our pockets. Whether the threat is robbery, accidentally leaving your wallet behind or dropping your debit card in the back of a taxi; you should always have cash hidden somewhere. Read on for some of the best […]
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Without a doubt, the struggle is real. Traveling usually means a mess of unpredictable schedules and dietary temptations. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you are out of your normal routine. The good news? If you can make healthy food decisions at home, you can do it while traveling! The secret isn’t really a secret […]
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Heading off for an Alaskan cruise is very exciting, but then all of a sudden you realize you have to pack! You may have been on cruises before, but packing for an Alaskan cruise is altogether different than what you’d pack for a Caribbean cruise. Alaskan cruise season runs from May to September, with quite […]
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