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.

Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free
February 11, 2026 01:23 PM
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Meredith Heil
Two people on a guided tour offered by Hoshinoya Bali with chocolates and chocolate hearts all around
Where to Travel Next
Acts of Service? Words of Affirmation? Here’s Where to Travel Based on Your Love Language
February 10, 2026 05:50 PM
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Terry Ward
Lofoten, Norway - Aurora Borealis
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar This Year—and How and Where to Spot Them
February 4, 2026 05:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bright red trolley in Prague, Czech Republic, with a vintage red car in the background and historic buildings all around
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Tips for Travelers Who Want to Move Abroad—and Companies That Will Help You Do It
January 29, 2026 06:58 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
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Trending News
Travel Advisors on How Best to Maximize Your Federal Vacation Days—and Where to Go to Avoid Crowds When You Do
January 28, 2026 06:18 PM
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Terry Ward
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Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
January 23, 2026 03:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
Registration for the 2028 L.A. Olympics Opens January 14—Here’s How to Get Tickets and Plan Your Trip
January 13, 2026 03:17 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
L-R: Atacama, Chile; Komodo Island, Indonesia; winter skiing in the Alps
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Where to Travel in 2026 Based on Your New Year’s Resolution
January 12, 2026 03:01 PM
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Terry Ward
Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work
January 12, 2026 05:58 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
People hiking in a region that looks like Patagonia with exclamation and check symbols above it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making
December 23, 2025 02:34 PM
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Craig Stoltz
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Travel Advisors Reveal 5 Types of Trips They Wish People Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier
November 13, 2025 08:18 AM
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Blane Bachelor
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
You’re Not Using Google Right to Plan Your Trips
October 17, 2025 04:37 PM
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Craig Stoltz
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One
October 13, 2025 01:05 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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.
October 9, 2025 02:12 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Mexico
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Travel Strategies for the 2026 World Cup Based on What Kind of Soccer Fan You Are
September 25, 2025 06:58 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
September 23, 2025 01:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
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Air Travel News
Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?
September 17, 2025 06:23 PM
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Lauren Dana Ellman
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
Air Travel News
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
September 16, 2025 02:48 AM
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Jessie Beck
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Could an “Airport Divorce” Save Your Travels (and Your Relationship)?
September 11, 2025 08:59 AM
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Kinsey Gidick
Friends on a trip together
Trending News
Op Ed: The Travel Industry Promised Inclusion. BIPOC Travelers Say It’s Falling Short
September 8, 2025 12:03 PM
Rangiroa aerial drone video of atoll island motu and coral reef in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Amazing nature landscape with blue lagoon and Pacific Ocean. Tropical island paradise in Tuamotus Islands.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Asked 5 Americans: What Is It Really Like to Retire Abroad?
September 2, 2025 03:44 PM
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Terry Ward
The Panorama Terrace at Amsterdam Schiphol where a decommissioned KLM City Hopper Fokker 100 is available for visits
Air Travel News
The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe’s Busiest Airports
August 28, 2025 07:27 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Bali Rice Fields and Bali Beaches
Travel Tips + Etiquette
“Solo Travel, Together” Might Just Be Our Favorite New Trip Idea
August 12, 2025 03:56 PM
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Victoria M. Walker
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images
August 4, 2025 04:00 PM
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Suzie Dundas
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Tested the Navy SEAL Jet Lag Cure on a 10-Day Australia Trip—Here’s What Happened
July 31, 2025 02:52 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Two bison crossing the road in Yellowstone National Park with a forest of trees lining the road behind them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Things Travelers Should Never Do When They Encounter Wildlife
July 18, 2025 06:28 PM
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Ruffin Prevost
Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello
July 15, 2025 12:27 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Several small groups of tourists standing around in front of Rome's Trevi Fountain, a partial view of which is blurred into the background
Trending News
Worried You’ll Face Anti-American Sentiment Abroad? Travelers and Experts Share Their Experiences—and Advice
June 13, 2025 02:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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