Travel Tips

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Seven Must-Have Items For A Day At A Theme Park

Amusement parks offer endless opportunities for fun. Yet, for the best experience, you will need to do some planning ahead.
July 2, 2023 Kaddy Gibson

Top Three Hotels For Adventurers

If you’re looking for unique thrills, an average hotel just won’t cut it. For an unforgettable vacation, check out one of these amazing adventure hotels.
June 13, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
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I went to a resort I saw online, but when I got there it looked nothing like the nice photos and videos I watched. How do they get away with this?

Few travel disappointments sting like arriving at a resort that looks nothing like the glossy photos online. Instead, you found worn furniture, construction noise, or worse!
June 26, 2026 Sammy Tran
Man with white hair, holding broken phone in airport

I relied on digital tickets abroad, and I got stranded when I broke my phone. What should I have done in that situation?

Learn what to do if your phone breaks while traveling and your digital tickets become inaccessible. Discover essential travel backup strategies, mobile boarding pass tips, and ways to avoid getting stranded abroad.
June 26, 2026 Quinn Mercer

I planned a vacation around local cuisine, but when I got there half the dishes I wanted to try were "out of season." Is that common?

Planned a food-focused vacation only to find famous local dishes out of season? Here’s why seasonal cuisine is common, how to plan smarter, and how to enjoy the best dishes available when you travel.
June 26, 2026 Jack Hawkins

On a recent trip the border agent asked me way too many personal questions—can I actually refuse to answer?

There’s no stranger small talk than the kind that happens under fluorescent lights at an international border. You’re tired, you’re jet-lagged, and suddenly someone in uniform wants to get personal. They ask things you’d barely tell your friends—let alone a stranger with a badge. It feels invasive—but is any of it actually optional?
December 15, 2025 Jesse Singer
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We were warned that our trip was during "wildfire season," but we had no idea how quickly conditions could change. Is this the new normal?

Traveling during wildfire season? Learn how smoke, road closures, and rapidly changing conditions can affect your vacation, plus practical tips to plan smarter and stay safe.
June 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Four Key Tips For Traveling On A Budget

If you’re looking to get away but think you can’t afford it, think again. Here are some tips to help you travel on a budget.
July 3, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
My family keeps booking group vacations and then arguing about money

My family keeps booking group vacations and then arguing about money the entire time. Why does travel expose everyone's worst side?

Group trips can look dreamy in the planning stage, right up until someone starts tallying dinner costs on day two. Money arguments on family vacations are common because travel compresses spending, time pressure, and clashing expectations into a few intense days. What feels manageable at home can turn explosive when everyone is sharing hotel rooms, restaurant tabs, and a packed itinerary.
June 24, 2026 Miles Brucker