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Traveling
Navigate the roads, rails and skies like a pro with our Guide to Traveling.

Chasing the Northern Lights: What I Wish I Knew Before My Bucket-List Miss
I didn’t see the northern lights on my dream trip to Iceland—but now I know how to boost the oddsJuly 22, 2025

Traveling Abroad? Make Sure You Can Access Your Money
From foreign transaction fees to card expiration hiccups, here’s how to safeguard your travel moneyJuly 10, 2025

Regional Airports: Hidden Gem or Travel Gamble?
From shorter lines to fewer flights, here’s what you gain—and risk—by skipping the big city airport hubsJuly 10, 2025

Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Prepare for High-Elevation Travel
Use these expert-backed strategies for staying well when you're headed to high elevationsJune 19, 2025

How to Prevent Dehydration While Traveling
Our writer and seasoned traveler shares tips on how to stay hydrated after learning these lessons the hard wayJune 17, 2025

5 Safety Tips for Solo Travelers
A seasoned solo traveler shares practical tools and clever tricks every solo traveler should knowJune 12, 2025

How to Survive Without Cell Service: Essential Road Trip Safety Tips
From satellite GPS trackers to paper maps, here’s how to stay safe—and sane—when your cell phone can’t save youJune 11, 2025

The Budget Travel Playbook: 6 Ways to See More and Spend Less
From food truck finds to free tours, these expert tips prove that exploring major cities on a budget is not only doable but also enjoyableMay 22, 2025

5-Plus Ways to Visit Our National Parks for Free—Yes, Free!
Here’s how to visit any national park for free this year—plus, the 23 national parks that never charge an entrance feeMay 21, 2025

How to Make Sure Your GPS Gets You Where You’re Going
Avoid outdated maps and missed turns with these pro tips for customizing, updating, and upgrading your navigation toolsMay 21, 2025

5 Clever Hotel Room Hacks for a Safer, More Comfortable Stay
From outsmarting bed bugs to thwarting thieves, these simple yet brilliant hacks will help you rest easier during your next hotel stayMay 20, 2025

9 Tips to Outsmart Pickpocketing Scams While Traveling
These traveler-tested tips can help you avoid being the next target of a pickpocketMay 20, 2025