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.

Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?
September 26, 2024 01:18 PM
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Anu Taranath
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan a Stress-Free Trip With Your Friends
September 20, 2024 08:51 AM
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Annie Daly
man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language
Accessible Travel
His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It
September 16, 2024 04:23 PM
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Sarah Katz
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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
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 3, 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 2, 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 9, 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 1, 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
four people clinking colorful margarita drinks
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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Sophie Friedman
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
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 9, 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 2, 2024 06:10 PM
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Anna Mindess
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
Two hard-shell suitcases with luggage tags on them
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
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 6, 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
A tea set with a floral pattern in front of a round tiered tray with snacks
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
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 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
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
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