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Why Cruises No Longer Appeal to Me (And What I Do Instead)
The Reality Hit Me When The Buffet Line Stretched Forever The Reality Hit Me When The Buffet Line Stretched Forever (image credits: unsplash) Standing there at 8 AM on deck 12, waiting behind 200 other passengers for scrambled eggs that had been sitting under heat lamps for God knows how long, something clicked. This wasn’t … Read more
6 Questions You Should Never Ask Locals Abroad But Tourists Still Ask Them
Why Are Your Prices So High Why Are Your Prices So High (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’ve just finished a delicious meal at a local restaurant in Paris, and the bill arrives with prices that make your American wallet weep. Your first instinct? Ask the waiter why everything costs so much. But here’s the … Read more
If You’re One of These Signs, August Brings Your Breakthrough Moment
Leo: Your Time to Truly Shine Leo: Your Time to Truly Shine (image credits: rawpixel) As Mercury goes direct, your ...
9 Things You Might Pack — That Are Banned in Several Countries
That innocent stick of gum could land you in legal trouble That innocent stick of gum could land you in legal trouble (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: You’re standing at customs with your perfectly packed suitcase, confidence radiating as you approach the checkpoint. Then suddenly, the officer pulls out something from your bag that makes … Read more
The Fashion Trend That Started in America and Is Now Banned in Some Countries
Fashion is a dynamic world, ever-changing and ever-evolving. One minute, a trend is all the rage, and the next, it ...
11 Travel Apps People Use — That Violate Local Privacy Laws
Your Location Data Is Worth More Than You Think Your Location Data Is Worth More Than You Think (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re standing in line at security, scrolling through your phone to check your boarding pass one more time. What you don’t realize is that three different apps are quietly recording your exact … Read more
12 Things Backpackers Often Ignore — That Are Illegal in Protected Areas
Camping Without Permits is a Federal Crime Camping Without Permits is a Federal Crime (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’ve hiked for hours into what feels like pure wilderness, found the perfect spot by a lake, and set up camp. But here’s the harsh reality — if you don’t have the right permit, you just … Read more
8 Things You Might Do at Foreign Temples — That Could Get You Arrested
Wearing Inappropriate Clothing That Offends Sacred Traditions Wearing Inappropriate Clothing That Offends Sacred Traditions (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: you’re wandering through the golden gates of a stunning Buddhist temple in Thailand, ready to capture that perfect Instagram shot, when suddenly you find yourself surrounded by security guards and local police. A group of Russian … Read more
9 Things You Probably Do at Airports — That Are Actually Against the Rules
Taking Photos in Restricted Areas Taking Photos in Restricted Areas (image credits: flickr) Many travelers love to snap photos for memories or to share with friends, but what most people don’t realize is that airports have strict rules about where pictures are allowed. In many airports around the world, taking photos near security checkpoints, customs, … Read more
The Universe Just Chose Its Favorites – Do You Belong to These 4 Signs?
Cancer – The Universe’s Golden Child Cancer – The Universe’s Golden Child (image credits: flickr) Get ready, Crab babies, because ...
