Travel Tips + Etiquette

From what to pack to which apps to download, experts share their best travel tips to make your next trip go smoothly.

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad
May 22, 2024 05:05 PM
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Andrew Parks
Woman with backpack and knit hat walking on path in autumn forest.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Don’t Have to Be Young, Single, or Adventurous to Take a Solo Trip. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
May 22, 2024 09:36 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Man standing in front of departures board at airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes
May 20, 2024 03:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Waterfall in Iceland on a green mossy hillside
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Editors Are Using Reddit to Plan Their Trips—Here’s Why You Should Too
May 17, 2024 10:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Japanese temple surrounded by trees with a mountain and city skyline in the background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Places Where the Dollar Goes Farthest for Travelers
May 16, 2024 04:03 PM
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Adam Wisniewski
A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance
May 15, 2024 09:20 AM
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Jessie Beck
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Tested AI Travel Planning Apps—Here Are the 3 That Actually Worked
May 15, 2024 08:30 AM
Google maps logo is displayed on smartphone.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Google Maps Secrets All Travelers Should Know
April 26, 2024 02:07 PM
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Billie Cohen
Illustration of woman holding three giant credit cards on pastel background
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Maximize Travel Benefits With Multiple Credit Cards
April 25, 2024 02:40 PM
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Paul Rubio
Exterior of Antoni Gaudí' Casa Batlló in Barcelona
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Not Get Fooled by AI-Generated Travel Photos
April 24, 2024 02:22 PM
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Chris Schalkx
The Tower Bridge in London as seen from a cobblestone path with old lampposts and a big tree
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best London Neighborhoods for Every Kind of Traveler
April 23, 2024 08:23 AM
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Emma John
Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.
Sustainable Travel
I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?
April 19, 2024 09:42 AM
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Anu Taranath
total solar eclipse above a mountain range
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Hoping to See the Total Solar Eclipse Next Week? Here’s What to Know.
April 03, 2024 04:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Mature man having a siesta next to an old blue wooden boat at La Malvarrosa Beach, in Valcencia Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Real Reason Spaniards Take Siestas
March 29, 2024 08:00 AM
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Paul Richardson
person in blurry background holding smartphone with smashed screen. The phone and hand are in focus
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats
March 28, 2024 09:33 AM
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Bailey Berg
Action of an airplane passenger is crossing legged sitting at the economy class, with foot in sock sticking into the aisle. The narrow corridor is the blurry background.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Shouldn’t Take Your Shoes off on a Plane—but It’s Not Why You Think
March 25, 2024 01:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How
March 21, 2024 12:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
You can enjoy the outdoor pools at Szechenyi even in the winter.
History + Culture
The Essential Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths
March 14, 2024 02:38 PM
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Kimberly Bradley
people in a public park enjoying a sunny day near Berlin Cathedral
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yep!) Are a Traveler’s Best Friends
March 11, 2024 11:23 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Dislike Physical Touch. What Should I Do When I Travel?
February 28, 2024 11:58 AM
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Anu Taranath
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, has a grand entrance with revolving doors and stone columns.
Hotels
Hotel Concierges Reveal All the Seemingly Impossible Tasks They’ve Ever Been Asked
February 16, 2024 11:39 AM
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Sarah Khan
A young girl in front of a French perfume display.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad
February 02, 2024 11:31 AM
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
young hiker sitting on a rock overlooking horseshoe canyon, holding phone in her hand but looking out at the view
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 TikTokers We Follow for the Best Travel Hacks and Advice
January 31, 2024 01:18 PM
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Tiana Attride
How to Legally Write Off Your Vacation
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can You Deduct Your Vacation From Your Taxes? Experts Weigh In
January 31, 2024 11:17 AM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
More and more, travelers are combining work trips with vacations.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Use Bleisure Travel to Extend Your Vacations
January 29, 2024 08:01 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
We Tried These Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See if They Actually Work
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Tried These Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See if They Actually Work
January 25, 2024 11:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The World’s Coolest Travel Jobs—and How to Get Them
People
The World’s Coolest Travel Jobs—and How to Get Them
January 25, 2024 11:56 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
10 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages
January 19, 2024 05:30 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Lesser-Known Hack for Upgrading Your Flight at a Discount
January 18, 2024 05:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
What’s the Difference Between Holland and the Netherlands?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Holland Is Not the Same as the Netherlands—Here’s What the Name Really Means
January 16, 2024 07:14 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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