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.

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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
Air Travel News
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
September 10, 2024 12:34 PM
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Jessie Beck
The foliage is expected to peak in the Smoky Mountains in mid-October 2022.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Plan Your Fall Getaway With This Peak Foliage Prediction Map
September 05, 2024 08:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant
September 03, 2024 07:00 AM
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Daliah Singer
A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?
September 02, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Volunteer during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, France
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to See the Next Olympics for Free
August 09, 2024 12:42 PM
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Iona Brannon
Man sitting on a green couch in a hotel lobby cafe while using free Wi-Fi to browse online. He is seated with his suitcase next to him with a lobby reception desk in the background.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Safe Is Hotel Wi-Fi Really?
August 01, 2024 07:35 AM
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Bailey Berg
A man wearing face mask while sitting into an airplane.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
COVID Is on the Rise Again. Can I Still Travel If I Test Positive?
July 30, 2024 10:58 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 26, 2024 12:59 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris
July 23, 2024 07:19 AM
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Christine Clark
Dusk in Prague, Czech Republic, with colorful buildings, castle and cathedral all lit up as viewed from the river
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Tips for How to Move Abroad—and Companies That Will Help You Do It
July 22, 2024 04:20 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A flier using mobile smartphone with a backpack between waits for flight in Airport Terminal.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Happens If Your Name Is Misspelled on Your Airline Ticket?
July 17, 2024 09:42 AM
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Bailey Berg
Two people walking in the sun along an old building with cracked siding shading their faces
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat
July 15, 2024 06:52 PM
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Terry Ward
Midsection view of man giving tip to employee in hotel
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Tip at an All-Inclusive Resort?
July 11, 2024 09:27 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?
July 09, 2024 09:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling
July 02, 2024 06:10 PM
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Anna Mindess
Comprehensive travel insurance plus a medical evacuation program are a key combination for travel safety.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do When You Get Hurt or Sick on a Trip
June 29, 2024 11:31 AM
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Billie Cohen
Illustration of a person with brown hair and a sun hat looking nervously at an open suitcase with various folded items in it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I’m a Travel Editor Who Gets Major Pre-Trip Anxiety. These Are My Coping Tools.
June 28, 2024 01:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—This Is What You Need to Know
June 19, 2024 06:26 PM
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Ann Abel
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
The One Thing You Should Do Before You Check Your Bag
June 19, 2024 08:56 AM
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Bailey Berg
Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 18, 2024 08:57 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal
Air Travel News
If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares
June 18, 2024 05:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris
June 17, 2024 01:15 PM
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Sara Lieberman
passports and visas
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
June 17, 2024 09:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
close up of the side of a red hardcase roller suitcase with blacker zippers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Fact or Fiction: Does Red Luggage Get Loaded Into Airplanes First?
June 06, 2024 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Close-up of California driver's license.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can You Fly With an Expired Driver’s License?
May 28, 2024 01:01 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It
May 26, 2024 09:11 AM
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
May 23, 2024 03:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
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
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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
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