Whether your corporate limo got stuck in traffic or your group shuttle driver took a right turn toward the wrong airport, your entire group can end up missing its flight. Then what? The first rule is not to panic. Although it may seem like it at the moment, missing a […]
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Whether it’s for work or play, traveling to international destinations can be a thrill. It’s just getting there and back that can be a real pain, both figuratively and literally. Keep the pain at a minimum and sanity at a maximum with some healthy tips for international flights. Drink Staying
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The relationships between mainland China and Hong Kong and between mainland China and Taiwan are both very complicated, to say the least. Before we get any further into this discussion, we want to apologize up front for any missteps we might make in attempting to explain the complex situation at
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Last minute trip booking can be stressful on your emotions, your schedule – and your wallet. But since emergency trips are sometimes unavoidable, you can reduce the stress in all areas with a number of last minute trip booking tips. The Flight Last minute flights can cost a bundle, but
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Indian renunciation is a complicated topic that many former citizens of India don’t quite understand. Here’s a basic breakdown of what it is, and why it matters if you still hold an India passport but have obtained citizenship in another country: Under the Indian Citizenship Act, people who have left
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Argentina is one of the few countries that charges US visitors a reciprocity fee. The Argentina reciprocity fee must also be paid by Australian and Canadian passport holders. We don’t need any sort of Argentina visas, but we do need to pay this fee. The reason is this: When people
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This post has been updated with information about the Zika Virus. 1/18/2016 Splendid weather, gorgeous landscapes and, of course, the 2016 Summer Olympics make Brazil a rollicking place to visit this summer. Whether you’ve been planning the trip for months or newly interested in attending but not sure where to
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Traveling abroad can be so much more fun (and meaningful!) if you at least have a clue as to what the people around you are saying. Getting that clue can be easy with a handful of amazing apps that can translate various languages on the spot. We scoped out the
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Cash is king throughout most of the world when it comes to making purchases, but carrying wads of cash around foreign lands is typically not the wisest way to travel. If someone steals your cash, you have no recourse for reimbursement. Credit cards and travelers check both offer protection from
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With the joy, food, and travel headaches of Thanksgiving behind us, you may feel absolutely certain that Thanksgiving weekend is the absolute worst time to travel all year long. Well, the good news is you’re not entirely wrong. Thanksgiving is actually a bigger holiday travel period than Christmas and New
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