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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 odds
July 22, 2025
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Traveling Abroad? Make Sure You Can Access Your Money

From foreign transaction fees to card expiration hiccups, here’s how to safeguard your travel money
July 10, 2025
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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 hubs
July 10, 2025
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Avoiding Altitude Sickness: How to Prepare for High-Elevation Travel

Use these expert-backed strategies for staying well when you're headed to high elevations
June 19, 2025
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How to Prevent Dehydration While Traveling

Our writer and seasoned traveler shares tips on how to stay hydrated after learning these lessons the hard way
June 17, 2025
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5 Safety Tips for Solo Travelers

A seasoned solo traveler shares practical tools and clever tricks every solo traveler should know
June 12, 2025
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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 you
June 11, 2025
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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 enjoyable
May 22, 2025
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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 fee
May 21, 2025
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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Avoid outdated maps and missed turns with these pro tips for customizing, updating, and upgrading your navigation tools
May 21, 2025
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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 stay
May 20, 2025
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9 Tips to Outsmart Pickpocketing Scams While Traveling

These traveler-tested tips can help you avoid being the next target of a pickpocket
May 20, 2025

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