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.

Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Air Travel News
You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.
January 16, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
An exterior view of a busy Parisian cafe.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
January 12, 2024 02:28 PM
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Lily Heise
7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 09, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street
Travel for Good
8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers
January 04, 2024 08:00 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
an astrocartography chart showing different color lines criss-crossing a map of the United States and Canada
Health + Wellness
I Used Astrocartography to Decide Where to Travel Next. Here’s How It Went.
December 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Maliah West
How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs
December 15, 2023 11:44 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
a map of the world made out of leaves and small white flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better
December 13, 2023 08:30 AM
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Billie Cohen
Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.
Packing Tips + Gear
What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?
December 08, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
December 05, 2023 02:00 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Close up of african american woman handing dollar banknote to bellhop employee after receiving great customer service. Thankful tourist tipping helpful porter for helping with luggage in hotel lobby
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Is How You Should Tip Hotel Staff in the USA
November 29, 2023 11:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman carrying a backpack and typing on cellphone with a city scene in the background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Use Your Phone Internationally—Without Breaking the Bank
October 29, 2023 09:00 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A distorted picture of a ship with wavy text, simulating motion sickness.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Motion Sickness Remedies According to Experts and Travelers
October 27, 2023 12:18 PM
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Stacey McKenna
A white-gloved bellman lifts a suitcase.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?
October 25, 2023 10:06 AM
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Anu Taranath
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Orange toriis without people at Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time of Year to Visit Japan
October 16, 2023 08:30 AM
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Kristin Braswell
Man working on a laptop on a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Can’t Lithium Batteries Go in Checked Luggage?
October 12, 2023 01:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do I Need a Visa? If You’re a U.S. Citizen, You Do to Visit These Countries
October 06, 2023 08:20 AM
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AFAR Editors
Passengers traveling by a modern commercial plane, shot from the inside of an airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can Aspirin Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights? Doctors Weigh In.
October 03, 2023 07:00 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why
September 29, 2023 12:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Get an International Driver’s Permit
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get an International Driver’s License
September 27, 2023 11:19 AM
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Chris Ciolli
A passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
September 24, 2023 08:33 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
September 21, 2023 05:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Emergency-Passport-levi-ventura-unsplash.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get a Same Day or Emergency Passport
September 15, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
International-Currency-MHeimerman-02.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency
September 15, 2023 07:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcases on a baggage conveyor belt at the airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Do You Have to Claim and Recheck Your Bag for a Connecting International Flight in the USA?
August 24, 2023 08:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Putting your phone away is one of the easiest ways to help customs lines move more quickly.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Waiting in a Customs Line? You Might Want to Put Your Phone Away
August 17, 2023 02:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Berlin-Directions-mat-dix-unsplash.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions
August 10, 2023 04:04 PM
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Amy Zhang
Roughly one percent of all flights are canceled in a normal day.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a “Normal” Number of Flight Cancellations?
June 30, 2023 11:48 AM
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Bailey Berg
A seat on Qantas Airways' test flight to study passengers' wellbeing. The seat has a white pillow on it that says Qantas Research Flights in red
Air Travel News
A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag
June 23, 2023 01:35 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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