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Americans used to need only a passport to visit the UK. Now without a new Electronic Travel Authorization you can’t board the plane—and it isn’t free.

For decades, Americans could hop on a plane to the United Kingdom with just a valid passport and show up ready for adventure. No pre-travel approvals. No online forms. No extra steps. Passport in hand—that was enough. But that era is officially over.
February 5, 2026 Jesse Singer
the tsa

15 Things The TSA Wants Us To Stop Doing

Discover the top 15 things the TSA wants travelers to stop doing. Our article highlights common mistakes and tips to streamline your airport experience. From packing tips to security line etiquette, find out how to make your next trip smoother and stress-free.
February 5, 2026 Marlon Wright

My hotel gave away my prepaid room because I checked in late. Isn’t that what “guaranteed reservation” means?

You finally arrive at your hotel after a long travel day but then the front desk drops the bomb: your room is gone. They say you checked in too late, the hotel is sold out, and there’s nothing they can do. Hotel guarantees are trickier than they sound, and what happens next depends on details most travelers never realize matter.
January 28, 2026 Peter Kinney

Expats Agree That These Are The Most Affordable Countries For Retirees

One of the biggest surprises people have when they start looking at retirement abroad is just how far their money can stretch outside the US or Western Europe. Using cost-of-living data and retiree reports, we've figured out the 20 countries that are most affordable for retirees.
January 28, 2026 Peter Kinney

Ranking The Best Countries For Work Visas—According To Expats

Working abroad sounds amazing in theory, getting to experience a new culture, new paycheck, new perspective. In practice, though, everything hinges on one thing: the work visa. Based on expat reports, immigration policy data, and factors like demand for foreign workers and processing timelines, here are 20 countries that make getting a work visa easy.
January 20, 2026 Peter Kinney

America’s greatest highway, Route 66 will be 100 years old in 2026.

Route 66 was the main route west for almost 60 years, and many sections of the famous highway can still be driven today.
January 21, 2026 Sasha Wren