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5 Idiotic Viral Travel Hacks You Shouldn’t Bother Trying When You Fly
Don't believe everything you see on the internet. These viral travel hacks aren't likely to make flying better—and could make things worse.
Bags Stolen From Baggage Claim: The Airlines' Big Luggage Security Problem
Many travelers won't know or remember this, but there was a time when airline passengers had to to present a claim check in order to pick up their luggage after flights.Until the early…
The Best Packable Backpacks: These Day Packs Fold Up for Easy Travel
Now that many travelers are cutting costs by packing only a single carry-on bag, a new problem arises: What should you carry around for a day of touring, or what bag can you use in the…
Not All Kids' Car Seats Are Approved for Airplanes: Know the Rules
Don't assume that you can automatically use your child's car seat on an airplane. It depends on the seat you own.
Online Passport Renewal is Back in the U.S.! Here's How to Get In On It
All right, Americans. Ready? This is online passport renewal, take two. The U.S. State Department today announced that it is once again accepting applications for online passport…
This Airline Is Mining Your Personal Information to Sell Things to You In Flight. Stop That!
Welcome to the spammy skies. United Airlines has launched a new ad serving platform that will exploit the personal travel information of its customers gathered from bookings, and the…
You’re Not Going to Like What Drinking Alcohol on Flights Does to Your Body, Per New Research
For the many travelers out there whose strategy for getting through long-haul flights is a one-two punch of boozing and snoozing, some German scientists have some bad news. A new…
TSA Confirms Real ID Will Be Mandatory to Fly Starting May 7, 2025
This post was originally published in December 2022 and contains updated information.The deadline for all Americans to be using Real I.D., the strengthened identification format that…
Where is Everybody? "Humanless” Customer Service is Dominating Travel. Can We Be Heard as Consumers?
Companies have been eliminating customer assistance and denying consumers help with increasing frequency, and now the problem is nearly ubiquitous. Why isn't this a national…
Hurricane Season Forecast: 2024 Could Get Most Storms Ever
This post, originally published April 22, has been updated with new information.The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is going to be a rough one, according to weather forecasters. For…
The USA's Legal Recreational Weed States in 2024
24 states and counting . . .
How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking, Camping, or Otherwise Enjoying the Outdoors
Tick talk: tips for avoiding ticks in the outdoors, what to check after you come back inside, and how to remove a tick if you find one
Taking Sand from the Beach as a Souvenir? That'll Be a €3000 Fine
The next time you're at a beach you love, fight the urge to celebrate the place by taking some of it with you. A single selfish tourist taking a small vial of sand would barely seem to…
The 10 Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2024
These 10 African countries have earned the safest rating from the U.S. State Department.
Why Your Phone's Navigation App May Be Useless for Driving Outside Your Home Country
You cannot rely on your smartphone from home to give you quick turn-by-turn driving directions in another country. Here's why, and here's how to get around it.
Car Rentals in Europe: Travelers Have to Watch Out for These Pitfalls
If you don't live in Europe, your assumptions about renting a car there may be wrong. Watch out for these classic mistakes when you rent a vehicle in Europe.
10 Surprising Things That Could Trigger a Bag Search at the Airport
If you pack any of these items, don't be surprised if airport security agents ask to open your luggage for closer inspection.
DOT’s New Airline Refund Rules are a Godsend for Travelers
The Department of Transportation announced meaningful new rules last week. They couldn’t have come soon enough.
What Are the Safest Countries to Visit in South America Right Now?
Amid alarming headlines, these are South America's safest travel destinations.
Sad News for Reckless Idiots: Hawaii’s “Stairway to Heaven” To Be Demolished
Hawaii's visually striking yet very illegal-to-climb Haiku Stairs will finally be taken down, following years of futile efforts by local officials to persuade tourists to leave the…
“Risk of Outbreaks High”: Tourists Warned of Deadly Disease Spread by Mosquitoes
So far this year, several countries in South America—including tourism heavy hitters like Colombia and Peru—have reported cases of yellow fever, a potentially deadly virus that's…
Have Tea with Naughty Sheep at Cameron House in Scotland’s Countryside
Over the years, Frommer's has covered a menagerie of animal-accompanied wellness experiences (usually yoga), involving goats, golden retrievers, reindeer, and chickens, to name a…
How to Fix Boeing, By an Industry Expert
Critics of Boeing blame its troubles on its multi-racial hiring practices. But the real source of its problems affects the safety of every air traveler in the USA.
Can Visitors to Germany Use Cannabis Now That Recreational Use is Legal There?
In 2024, Germany legalized the use of marijuana products for recreational use. Does that mean tourists can buy or use cannabis in Germany now?
Can I Cruise with Just a Driver's License?
Is a driver's license enough ID to take a cruise? The answer is mixed.