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Don’t Touch This! In a perfect world, a magical bubble of vacation immunity would protect us all from getting a trip-ruining illness. In real life, though, we have a higher chance of getting sick while traveling than in daily life. That’s because shared spaces and tight quarters, where sick people and well people are in […]

The Creepiest Things You Can Do on a Plane There’s one on every flight: that super-creepy flyer who thinks all social norms disappear once the plane reaches cruising altitude. Don’t be that guy (or gal). Here’s a list of the creepiest things you can do on a plane by Caroline Morse for Smarter Travel. The […]

Vacations to Take Before Your Kids Turn 10 They may not appear so at first glance, but kids are the perfect travelers. Sure, they’re more prone to meltdowns and jet lag, but they see the world with pure amazement, a skill many of us have let lapse over time. So make the most of your […]

Surefire Ways to Get Mugged on Vacation There’s something about being on vacation that turns travelers into easy marks. No one wants to get mugged, but new surroundings, vacation giddiness, and a lack of caution can leave even savvy travelers vulnerable to opportunistic thieves. Here is a list of surefire ways to get mugged on […]

Seven Risky Foods to Avoid While Traveling For many of us, eating is one of the best parts of traveling. But this thing we do three (or more) times a day comes with the inherent risk of illness, especially in places where food and water is more likely to be contaminated with bacteria, parasites, or […]

10 Ridiculous Hotel Perks You Won’t Believe Hotel amenities can be the icing on your vacation cake, making an otherwise humdrum stay special. But a few properties have recently taken their perks from pleasant surprises to ridiculous gimmicks—some so over-the-top that you just have to laugh a little. Here are 10 of the most ridiculous […]

How to Plan an Insanely Cheap Trip That Feels Expensive You don’t have to spend a lot of money to feel like a jetsetting boss while traveling. The trick is a combination of knowing how to get expensive amenities for cheap while also adopting the mindset that indulgences do not always have to be expensive. […]

Surprising Travel Scams You Need to Know About Don’t let these scams ruin your vacation.  From a phony vacation rental to a front desk credit card scam and many more scams in between are explained in this list.  Being aware that these scams exist can help you avoid getting duped by them.  Read the article […]

OPERATION RENT-A-CAR: WHAT THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW Here’s an article written by an anonymous employee of a rental company.  Here’s some inside knowledge next time you rent-a-car so you can avoid these manipulative tricks.  Read the article by anonymous on Purple Clover here: OPERATION RENT-A-CAR: WHAT THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW Travel […]

You booked a crappy hotel. Now what? There are many common scenarios and potential solutions if you booked a crappy hotel.  From wrong size hotel beds to a bad hotel location, Leif Petterson for Lonely Planet describes this situations and solutions here: You booked a crappy hotel. Now what? Travel the world with us!