Imagine walking up to customs after a long international flight and being told that a suitcase connected to your name has been flagged. You say, “That’s not my bag.” Then the officer points to the luggage tag and says, “Then why is your name on it?” That is the nightmare behind a luggage scam travelers […]
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We may receive compensation from Faye as an advertising partner. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. I’ve been writing about travel for nearly two decades and, in that time, I’ve watched the travel insurance industry change at roughly the speed of a glacier. For years, the pitch was always
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This post was created in partnership with WorldTrips and features Atlas Nomad travel insurance. As always, we only work with brands we believe are genuinely useful for travelers, and all opinions expressed here are our own. There’s a version of travel most of us picture when we’re planning a trip. Sun on our faces, backpacks
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Balancing travel and remote work will always be one of the biggest challenges on the road. When you’re a digital nomad, it’s always a struggle to balance sightseeing and also get your work done in a nice, quiet environment. No one wants to spend hours searching for a coffee shop or be in one that
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Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
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Few travel disruptions are as frustrating as arriving at the airport only to discover that your flight has been canceled. Whether you’re traveling for business, visiting family, or heading on vacation, a canceled flight can quickly disrupt your plans. Fortunately, passengers traveling from or within the European Union benefit from some of the strongest air
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We’ve tested and used a lot of power stations over the years. Big ones. Heavy ones. Ones with impressive specs that look great on paper. And what we’ve learned is simple. The best power station isn’t the most powerful one. It’s the one you actually reach for. That’s exactly why we’re using the Bluetti Elite
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Fall in Kelowna can’t quite make up its mind. One day it’s crisp and cool, with mist hanging over Okanagan Lake, and the next it’s warm enough for shorts and an iced coffee on a patio. It’s a season made for layers and for testing the kind of clothing that can handle anything the weather
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We’ve packed for everything from desert camps in Morocco to overnight trains across Thailand, and one thing’s for sure: the smoother your prep, the better your trip. Especially if you’re planning that big post-retirement adventure you’ve always dreamed about. Whether it’s a river cruise in Porto, Portugal, a slow safari in Kenya, or a summer
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Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and
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