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11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE MILE HIGH CLUB For most dudes, even a routine flight offers the promise of joining the Mile High Club — that’s why we’ve told you about airlines, apps, and even secrets to help you get away with it. But what about fascinating facts you can use to (maybe) […]

WHY DO COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES FLY AT 36,000 FEET? The short answer? They don’t — at least, not all the time. Even though it does always seem like the captain says, “We’ve reached our cruising altitude of 36,000 feet” before switching off the seat belt sign. So what determines the altitude at which your flight cruises? […]

REASONS YOU SHOULD NEVER DRINK ON A PLANE What’s more fun than drinking on a plane? You’ve got a few hours to kill with nothing to do (and probably less going on when you arrive), and after the time you just spent getting herded, strip-searched, and stressed out in the airport, well, you kinda deserve […]

The Ins and Outs of Package Vacation Deals When does it pay to bundle together airfare and hotel costs and when should you try other methods of saving money? Want your vacation savings tied up with a nice shiny bow? Then you may want to go for a so-called “package vacation”. Promotions that combine airfare with […]

Five Phrases a Traveler Should Never Use “Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word, before you let it fall,” said Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Thinking before you speak is an excellent strategy for anyone, but it’s especially appropriate for the traveling set. To fend off foot-in-mouth syndrome while on the road, banish […]

How to Find the Best Transportation from One Place to Another About Rome2rio Rome2rio, based in Melbourne, Australia, is organizing the world’s transport information. They offer a multi-modal, door-to-door travel search engine that returns itineraries for air, train, coach, ferry, mass transit and driving options to and from any location. All in one place Users of […]

Options Away – Put a hold on your flight for days or weeks With Options Away, you can lock in the current price of your flight so you no longer have to worry about price increases. By holding a flight for days or even weeks, we’re giving you the flexibility and time you deserve to […]

English Words You Shouldn’t Use Abroad You may think it’s easy to communicate when you’re visiting another English-speaking country, but think again! Certain English words mean something entirely different on the other side of the world. Read on to see which eight words could cause you embarrassment across the pond or down under.  Read here […]

Physical Self Defense Techniques for Travelers Here are some self defense techniques that are useful while traveling and also while you are in your hometown! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Non-Contact Self Defense for Travelers Vulnerability is part of travel. Exploring new places means pushing personal boundaries, and the most successful travelers balance that spirit of adventure with a sense of personal safety. Part of staying safe is paying attention to your surroundings and the people around you, but it also has to do with […]