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Beat Jet Lag: The Best Time of Day to Land on Your Trip — Expert Travel & Science Tips

When I travel, I am always trying to time my arrivals so that I am not knocked out during my trip especially for trips to Europe.  Jet lag can turn a vacation or business trip into a slog of midday exhaustion and sleepless nights. Nothing is worse than being off cycle and have your ass […]

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Is the TernX Luggage Stroller Practical for Travel? A Real-World Test

I found a review of the TernX Carry-On Luggage Stroller sounds fantastic on paper. It promises to replace both a suitcase and a stroller with one sleek, carry-on-sized device that fits in airline overhead bins and transforms into a stroller in seconds. That’s a compelling pitch — especially for parents juggling toddlers, luggage, and flights.

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💧 A New Report Says This Airline Has the Worst In-Flight Water—Here’s What It Means for Travelers

I have a friend who says you should never drink the water on a plane and you should pass on ice cubes as well.  He claims that they reuse the water tanks and never clean them so they could be infested with bacteria.  I found an article from Travel + Leisure reporting on which airlines

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Why More U.S. Cities Deserve a Spot on Tripadvisor’s Best Food Destinations List

Every year, Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Food Destinations list highlights the most beloved culinary cities across the globe — places where food lovers can feast their way through vibrant markets, iconic restaurants, and unforgettable local specialties. The most recent list features globally acclaimed cities like Rome, London, Paris, and Marrakech — all

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U.S. Airlines in the World’s Safest Airlines for 2026

Each year, AirlineRatings.com — a respected aviation safety evaluator — publishes a list of the world’s safest airlines based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including incident history, fleet age, pilot training, international safety audits, turbulence prevention measures, and much more. In 2026, the site ranked 320 global carriers and highlighted the Top 25 full-service

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The Best Time of Year to Drive Into NYC: The Week Between Christmas and New Year’s

For most of the year, driving into New York City feels like a test of challenge almost akin to an Odyssey.  You start with overcrowded highways then congested bridges and tunnels.  Once you arrive in the City, you are met with gridlock on the streets and almost impossible parking.  But there is one short period

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The “Book Direct” Myth: Why Hotels Want You to Pay More for Less

A recent viral post from a Marriott employee on Reddit issued a dire warning to travelers: Stop using Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). The poster claimed there is zero benefit to using sites like Expedia or Booking.com, alleging they hide fees, offer worse service, and mark you as a second-class citizen the moment you check in.

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