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"I Can't Afford a U.S. Passport. How Can I Get the Fee Waived?"
Methods for low-income citizens to pay for the application fee for an American passport
9 Spectacular Wildlife Experiences in the American Midwest
Moose, wolves, elk, bald eagles, bison—the list of creatures that call the American Midwest home is a lot longer (and a lot wilder) than you might realize. At nearly 750,000 square…
Another Airline Is Finally Launching Free In-Flight Wi-Fi
After dragging their feet for years, major U.S. airlines suddenly seem to be in a rush to give passengers free Wi-Fi. This week American Airlines announced that free high-speed Wi-Fi…
A New Frank Lloyd Wright House for Rent? Yes, Actually. Plus Others Where You Can Spend the Night
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How to Stay Safe on Cruises Now That the CDC Has Fired Health Inspectors
A new virus emerges. It has a high infection rate, sickening dozens almost immediately after its discovery. The Trump administration underplays the threat.Sound familiar?History is…
British Airways Customer Service Chatbot Doesn't Know What London and Heathrow Are, Apparently
Science fiction led us to believe robots would be flummoxed by trying to process logical paradoxes, such as the sentence "This statement is a lie" or perhaps the idea of "jumbo…
Are We Supposed to Be Tipping Flight Attendants Now?
Given that we now live in a world where you might be asked by a payment screen how much you'd like to tip at a self-checkout kiosk, it should probably come as no surprise that the…
Delta Tells Passengers to Arrive Earlier if They Have Bags
If you're flying Delta Air Lines in the domestic United States, make sure you bring a watch and a diversion. You'll now have to get to the airport even earlier to obtain the full…
Don't Have a REAL ID? You Can Use These Forms of Identification Instead
Update, December 1, 2025: As of February 2026, the United States government will charge its citizens a $45 fee to fly if they go to the airport without a REAL ID. Read more about the…
New Crackdown Over Euro Notes in Europe Could Rip Off the Unaware Traveler
New rules will require tourists to inspect their cash carefully—or else lose money.
Hurricane Season 2025: What Forecasters Say Is in Store for Florida and the Caribbean
Looks like we're in for another "above average" Atlantic hurricane season, according to weather experts. Researchers at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar,…
Where to See F1 Races Live—And How to Save Money Getting to Them
Formula 1, the high-speed, unapologetically glamorous global motor racing series, is now one of the world’s most popular sporting events for travelers thanks not only to the presence…
This Summer Is Your Last Chance to Visit Oregon's Crater Lake Until 2029
After this summer, anybody who wants to take to the waters of Oregon's Crater Lake, whether as a swimmer or on a bout tour, is in for a long wait. Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal…
Don't Lose Your Phone on a Flight! They Might Turn the Plane Around
Misplace your phone during a flight and the pilot might turn the plane around. That's what happened on a recent Air France flight from Paris to the Caribbean. When a passenger and crew…
How to Spot Fake Reviews Written By AI, According to an AI Professional
Fake reviews of hotels, restaurants, and tours have been a problem for travelers since the earliest days of the internet. But now that sketchy businesses can use artificial…
Superman’s Cleveland: Filming Locations and Other Key Sites in His Creators’ Hometown
You've probably heard that Superman of Metropolis is originally from the planet Krypton by way of Smallville. But in point of fact, the Man of Steel—like Drew Carey, the gas mask, and…
America's Air Traffic Control Needs Fixing—Here's What to Do (and Not to Do)
About the author: William J. McGee is the Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel at American Economic Liberties Project. An FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he spent seven years in…
Walt Disney World to Open All 6 Parks in Summer for the First Time in 6 Years
Walt Disney World is billed as offering four theme parks and two waterslide parks, but for the past half decade, customers were not allowed to access all of that on a single…
Save Money on Checked Luggage! The Best Carry-On Bags That Fit Under an Airline Seat
When airlines began charging to check bags, they also ushered in the era of "gate lice." That's modern slang for people who jockey for early boarding to their flights in order to score…
Disney Slashes Prices for Kids and Brings Back Free Meals This Summer
Publicly, executives at the Walt Disney Company insist that the May opening of Universal's Epic Universe doesn't have them spooked at all. Sure, it's the first full theme park to open…
Can You Really Get Water Past TSA by Claiming It's "Medical"? Fact-Checking Social Media
An Instagrammer says he figured out how to get full-size bottles of water past Transportation Security Administration checkpoints."Here's the greatest travel hack of all time,"…
Timely Topic of Human Migration the Focus of New Attraction in Fitting Spot
The issue of people crossing borders—whether as documented or undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, deported migrants, or expats—has become one of the world's most…
5 Things Cruise Passengers Must Remember to Do—or Else Get Soaked for Thousands of Dollars
Put your smartphone in airplane mode.As TheStreet warns: "It’s not uncommon to hear horror stories of first-time cruisers who neglected to put their phones in airplane mode, only to…
Amid Measles Outbreak, Is a Vaccine Booster a Good Idea for Travelers?
An alarming outbreak of measles in West Texas and New Mexico continues to spread, and public health officials say the rise in cases could continue for several more months. As of this…
Visiting Greenland for First-Timers
A land of stark beauty and contrasts, Greenland can feel like a world apart. Selected as one of our Best Places to Go for 2025, it is the largest island in the world, roughly a quarter…