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.

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
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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Meagan Drillinger
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
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get a Same Day or Emergency Passport
September 15, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
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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
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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
A recent Going with Points email uncovered a roundtrip points deal to New Zealand in business class for as low as 150,000 miles, a fare that typically will set you back upwards of a half million points or miles.
Loyalty + Rewards
This Pioneering Cheap Flights Newsletter Now Includes Points and Miles Deals
June 23, 2023 01:06 PM
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Paul Rubio
Staying in popular parks like Zion could be easier for late minute travelers.
National Parks
How to Score a National Park Campsite—Even if It’s Sold Out
June 09, 2023 04:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Beyond the Handshake: How People Greet Each Other Around the World
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How People Greet Each Other Around the World
May 18, 2023 08:58 PM
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Chris Ciolli
cruise ship deck with the sea and sunset in the background
Cruise
Do You (Really) Need Cruise Travel Insurance?
May 18, 2023 08:18 PM
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Fran Golden
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds
May 12, 2023 03:35 PM
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Billie Cohen
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
May 02, 2023 09:22 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
An Essential Guide to Tipping in Italy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
April 26, 2023 12:09 AM
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Becca Blond
Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect
April 12, 2023 11:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
April 12, 2023 03:08 PM
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Becca Blond
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax
April 04, 2023 07:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
March 29, 2023 04:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Global entry card and a passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Get Global Entry Faster, Thanks to This Hack
March 28, 2023 06:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Everything You Need to Know About the TSA’s Liquid Limit
Air Travel News
TSA Liquid Limits: What You Can Carry and How Much You Can Bring
March 21, 2023 03:31 PM
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Jessie Beck
How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly
Air Travel News
How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly, According to a TSA Insider
March 16, 2023 10:30 AM
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Nick Kurczewski
What to Do if You’ve Lost Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Lost Your Passport? Here’s How to Get a New One Quickly
March 09, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
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