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Foursquare and Twitter for Travelers: How to Stay Safe
Location-based web services can be a boon for travelers, but there are steps you should take to avoid creeps and other unwanted intrusions.
London Riots: What Visitors Need to Know
Television broadcasts show a London in flames and police out-manned. Here's what visitors should know about seeing the city.
Oslo Travel After the Attacks: Where to Go, What to See
Despite the violent attacks by a religious fundamentalist, Oslo is open to visitors and operating almost as normal as usual.
Headed to Europe This Summer? It's Going to Be a Riot
Given the ongoing economic problems in Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, is it safe to travel to Europe this summer?
Travel Troubleshooter: Dead Passengers Can't Use a Flight Credit
A traveler's wife dies before the couple can use their plane tickets. Why won't the online travel agency or airline refund the money?
Travel Health Tips: Cell Phones on the Road and on Your Brain
Cell phones can certainly make traveling easier, but recent health reports may have you doubting the necessity of staying connected on the road. Should you be worried?
Chilean Ash Cloud Update: Volcanic Ash Threatens Patagonian Ski Season
Travelers with plans to visit Bariloche, Argentina, may have to reschedule their upcoming ski trips -- a blanket of volcanic ash has covered the resort town.
That's Ridiculous! The "Myth" of the Unchanged Hotel Sheets
If you're the type of traveler who optimistically believes you'll always sink into a hotel bed with freshly laundered sheets, brace yourself for these dirty-hotel stories from readers.…
Hotels Don't Always Change the Sheets Between Guests
Should there be a law that requires hotels to meet a certain level of hygiene?
5 Myths About Bedbugs & Travel
Experts help debunk five common myths about bedbugs, so you can enjoy a worry-free vacation.
Egypt Update: Post-Revolution Openings and Closings
What travelers need to know about visiting Egypt now that the dust of the revolution has settled.
How to Stay Safe During Spring Break Escapes
Whether you're with a group of friends for college-style partying or with your kids for some family bonding, there are a few simple strategies that can keep your Spring Break safe and…
Travel After a Disaster: 5 Things to Consider When Going Back
Once a natural disaster happens, when can tourists think about going back? Here's how to tell the difference between helping and hurting.
Worst Travel Disasters: 6 Steps to Protect Yourself
Recent catastrophes in Japan and Christchurch have demonstrated that troubles can arise no matter where you are. Here are a few guidelines to follow, should the worst happen while…
Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Colorado Condo
A traveler cancels her condo rental about a month before her scheduled vacation. Does the vague cancellation policy leave her refund out in the cold?
Egypt: Travel Tips for Canceled Tours and Upcoming Trips
If your dream vacation has been impacted by the protests in Egypt, this guide helps unravel the messiness of canceling trips, getting refunds, and rebooking flights.
How to Call Home When Traveling Abroad: 7 Money-Saving Tips
Follow these money-saving tips so you can call home without paying a fortune on international roaming charges.
Smart Traveler: How to Charge Your Gadgets Abroad
If the locals speak a different language, chances are the outlets do, too. Here's how to keep your electronics charged and ready to go when traveling abroad.
Mileage Run: How to Score Free Upgrades and the Best Coach Seats
It's that time of year when frequent flier junkies take to the skies for one simple reason -- to top off their frequent flier accounts to make the following year so much more enjoyable.
Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional
A traveler's rental car experience in Mexico ends with extra fees for unnecessary car insurance. Trying to get the money back from Hertz or Hotwire is futile. What's a traveler to do?
Top 10 Holiday Air Travel Woes
Flying during the holidays? Plan ahead and you might be lucky enough to avoid these 10 holiday travel woes. At the very least, follow our holiday survival tips and hope for the best.
Travel Safety: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home When You're Away
While packing for your long-awaited vacation, don't forget these five ways to protect your home when you're traveling.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Fee for Lighting Up in Our Room? But We Don't Smoke
What can you do when a hotel slaps a $250 smoke cleaning fee onto your bill after you've left the property?
How to Avoid Travel Scams Abroad: 5 Easy Ways
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Follow these five rules to identify a travel scam before it's too late.
Travel Troubleshooter: Smoked Out of My Hotel Room
A traveler receives a hotel room that smells like cigarettes. When he asks to change rooms, he is rushed out of the old room without getting a chance to pack everything up. Should the…