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Secret attendees. Mismatched budgets. Missed transportation. Lame itineraries. Drunken fights in Uber rides. You've probably already read or heard about group trip horror stories that ended or forever changed friendships. Or you may...
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Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. For American citizens, this is especially true. The American tax-net extends far beyond the country’s...
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Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just now striking out for lush tropical climes or charming and historic European destinations, you’ll need a qualified and high quality translation service at some time. ...
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Expert Advice from Our Community: Safety, Packing, and Practical TipsCurated from our Facebook Group and Email Tips This month, we’re highlighting reader tips centred on safety, light packing, and practical travel strategies—ideal...
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Challenges in LGBTQ+ travelby Kathy Buckworth What’s so great about having a Canadian passport? Many, many things, according to a Henley and Partners report on world passports, quoted by CIC News, in...
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Insights company Global Citizen Solutions recently dubbed Spain its index’s top destination for digital nomads. Its index, released through the company’s Global Intelligence Unit, considered 12 indicators. The factors related to visa...
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Road rules in Central America differ from the U.S. Our country-by-country guide covers key regulations, safety considerations, and practical advice for American drivers in the region.Driving unfamiliar roads can be challenging, but...
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The world's best business class is getting even better: Qatar Airways just announced it's bringing dedicated caviar service to its business class menu starting this Thursday, Aug 15 – but only on...
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Adventure, safety, camaraderie, and empowerment fuel the growth of women-only tours. Travel organization Road Scholar’s yearly survey for 2024 confirmed what my eyes have been telling me for years: female solo travelers...
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Finding the perfect piece of luggage takes experience and insight. At the moment, there’s a lot of interest in tech-centric luggage that comes with added features like charging banks and geo-locators. But...
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One sure way to see more of the world? Stay nimble. Master minimalist travel and you’ll be ready for every opportunity. You’ll also learn that the minimalist mindset is about more than...
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One sure way to see more of the world? Stay nimble. Master minimalist travel and you’ll be ready for every opportunity. You’ll also learn that the minimalist mindset is about more than...
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Broke Americans are not letting budget constraints get in the way of a good vacation. Even though 47% of Americans said they can’t afford a vacation this year, 49% said they are...
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A growing number of nations have warned their citizens against traveling to the UK, due to ongoing anti-immigrant protests following the stabbing and murder of three little girls and the attempted murder...
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Related Articles: Top 9 Best Senior Travel Insurance Companies of 2024 Here are our picks for the top travel insurance companies for U.S. seniors. All companies we’ve ranked as our top picks...
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Home swaps are on the rise again. In the mid-2010s, interest in home swaps picked up—almost simultaneously the rise of self-directed rental platforms like Airbnb. Since the lockdown ended, they’ve seen yet...
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Travel is designed to relax us, but it can also boost our stress levels—especially where car rentals are involved. I recently survived a trip to Sicily. As someone who has been a...
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