Is Hotel Breakfast Worth It? When Paying Extra Makes Sense – And When It Doesn’t (Hint: It’s NOT Just About The Money)

Is Hotel Breakfast Worth It? When Paying Extra Makes Sense – And When It Doesn’t (Hint: It’s NOT Just About The Money)

Deciding whether to book a hotel with breakfast included is an important decision for many people, including me. I do the budgeting for our vacations and I take everything into consideration, because I’m not in a place where I don’t...
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20 Travel Things We’re Supposed to Hate – But Plenty of Us Secretly Love

20 Travel Things We’re Supposed to Hate – But Plenty of Us Secretly Love

It’s time to stop feeling guilty about the harmless things we enjoy on vacation. We don’t have to become hedonists, but surely one of the reasons we take a vacation is to feel good, have fun, and spend our time...
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Going to Italy? These 75+ Words and Phrases Could Make Your Trip Much Easier

Going to Italy? These 75+ Words and Phrases Could Make Your Trip Much Easier

If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you don’t need to learn Italian beforehand. But knowing a few words can make everyday situations much easier – ordering coffee, buying a train ticket, asking for directions, checking into a hotel, shopping,...
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What to Pack for Europe in Fall: September, October and November Packing Guide

What to Pack for Europe in Fall: September, October and November Packing Guide

I love traveling in Europe in the fall. The hottest summer weather is usually behind us, walking around cities is more comfortable, and many destinations have fewer crowds than during peak summer. I’ve taken autumn trips to the seaside, cities...
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What Happens If You Try To Bring Food Through TSA? An Airline Employee Shares Her Tips – Then Travelers Reveal Their Stories

What Happens If You Try To Bring Food Through TSA? An Airline Employee Shares Her Tips – Then Travelers Reveal Their Stories

This morning, my husband left early for a business trip. Before he headed to the airport, we did the usual last check to make sure he had everything – the small things are often the easiest to leave behind when...
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23 Things Americans Should Know Before Traveling to Europe – Unwritten Rules That Can Catch You Off Guard

23 Things Americans Should Know Before Traveling to Europe – Unwritten Rules That Can Catch You Off Guard

Europe is amazing – and I’m not saying that just because it is my continent. But we have many countries, which means many cultures, habits and differences. And some of these can be quite surprising – even shocking – for...
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My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

Prater was the first amusement park I visited abroad. We went on our second trip to Vienna, when my husband and I had more time to include places we hadn’t managed to see during our first, shorter visit. I already...
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A Newlywed Couple Tried a Viral Flight Hack on Their Honeymoon – And Triggered a Massive Debate. Other Travelers Had Wild Stories of Their Own

A Newlywed Couple Tried a Viral Flight Hack on Their Honeymoon – And Triggered a Massive Debate. Other Travelers Had Wild Stories of Their Own

What would flying for your honeymoon make you do? Would you risk it all on a viral airplane seating hack, knowing that if it didn’t work, you and your new husband or wife could spend the flight with a stranger...
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12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

Paris is a dream city for me. I loved every moment I spent there, and I already know I want to return. Yes, it’s one of the most visited cities in Europe, and there are crowds. That’s hardly surprising and,...
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15 Things to Check Before Booking a Hotel Room – A Hotel Booking Checklist to Avoid Costly Mistakes And Stress

15 Things to Check Before Booking a Hotel Room – A Hotel Booking Checklist to Avoid Costly Mistakes And Stress

I love planning my family’s trips, and I’m usually the one who looks at all the pieces before we leave – from choosing where to travel next and deciding what we want to see to transport, accommodation and creating the...
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