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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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The 5 Worst Places to Hide Your House Keys—and Where to Stash Them Instead

Don’t hide your spare keys in these popular places—the very spots where thieves know to look first
June 27, 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 Rise of Delayed Flights: What Travelers Need to Know

Why so many flights are running late—and what travelers can do to avoid the worst of it
June 10, 2025
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The 10 Most Dangerous Beaches in the US—Revealed

From shark attacks to powerful surf zones to hurricanes, here’s what you need to know before diving in to the beaches that top the danger list
June 6, 2025
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3 Home Security Tips Every Traveler Needs to Know

Going on vacation? Don’t leave without implementing these simple strategies to help prevent break-ins, water damage, and more
June 6, 2025
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