Tips and Tricks

Several ways can help you get through airport security faster. We pay for both TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+, but how much time CLEAR actually saves can vary widely by airport. …

Hotel rooms aren’t exactly overflowing with usable surfaces, especially when two people need space at the same time. Turns out there’s an easy solution hiding in many rooms. I’d like …

When you have an early flight or an overnight layover, deciding whether to stay near the airport or in the city can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this …

If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ve probably had at least one moment where you stopped and thought, “Wait…they do WHAT here?” Sometimes it’s something small, like paying to use a …

If you never leave home without a power bank, you’ll want to pay attention to this. New airline rules taking effect in 2027 will make flying with some portable chargers …

When you’re getting ready for an international trip, you probably have a mental checklist. Passport? Check. Phone charger? Check. Prescription medications? Toss them in your carry-on and call it a …

Euronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. I’ve written before about why travelers should be careful …

If you’re like me, there are probably hundreds of functions and settings on your phone that you don’t even know exist. Most of the time, that’s fine. You install an …

Booking an award ticket always feels like the finish line. You found the award space, transferred the points, paid the taxes and fees, and received the confirmation email. At that …

If you’ve ever spent a long summer day walking around Disney, playing golf, hiking, running, or doing anything outside in serious heat, you may have noticed something strange afterward: a …