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10 Signs You’re Shortening the Life of Your RV

People buy RVs to simplify their vacations—but often forget that these vehicles are a home and a car, requiring the...


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Frequent Travelers Share Their Favorite Airplane Hacks

These smart tips from frequent fliers will make your next flight much easier—and might even convince you that getting there...


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“Smart Hotels” Are Booming—But Is Your Privacy in Danger?

Is staying in a smart hotel all that smart if you want to keep your information private? Know the risks—and...


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13 Ways Air Travel Will Change in 2020

Buckle up, folks: Some of these changes may be coming to a flight near you in the new year—and others...


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Flight Connections: How to Avoid Missing Your Connecting Flight

Direct non-stop flights are best but sometimes, due to price or departure airport, flight connections are necessary to get to...


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19 of the Scariest Moments Pilots Have Experienced on the Job

Flying is still considered the safest mode of transportation, but these pilots have stories that may make you reconsider that...


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U.S. Hotels Where Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows Were Filmed

From Twin Peaks to The Shining, some of your favorite movies and TV shows were filmed in hotels.


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16 Car Safety Features No Vehicle Should Be Without

We each want a car that fits our legs and lifestyle perfectly, but more than anything else, we want a...

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15 Hilarious Announcements Airlines Have Actually Made

These remarks will calm your nerves before you take off!


Meet the Only City in the World That Straddles Two Continents

An eclectic mix of cultures, traditions, flavors and colors greets visitors to Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, East meets West,...


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16 Air Travel Tips to Follow for Smooth Flying

With inclement weather delays to in-flight problems, anything can happen when you're traveling via airline. The good news is, being...


15 Travel Accessories to Solve Every On-the-Go Emergency

The smart traveler leaves nothing up to chance. Packing these travel accessories will prepare you for potential misadventures.


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The 15 Longest Nonstop Flights in the World

Do you think you could handle being stuck inside a metal tube for this long?


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This Is the Most Expensive McDonald’s Big Mac in the World

If you're looking for a cheap and quick bite to eat, McDonald's is always a good option. But one country's...


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27 Things You Must Do to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

This list will help you avoid no-starts, frozen doors and windows, engine freeze-up, and accidents. Plus, see our must-have winter...


The State Where You’re Most Likely to Get Robbed

If you guessed New York, you're wrong.


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What Happens When a Plane Collides with a Flock of Birds?

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a midair nightmare?

22 Most Beautiful Proverbs from Around the World

We may travel far and wide, but wisdom and wit will always ring true. These sayings from countries all over...


9 of the Oldest Buildings in the World

You can visit many of these tombs, temples, and structures today.


The 13 Most Beautiful Snow-Covered Towns Around the World

These winter wonderlands will have you singing "Let It Snow!" all season long.


8 Confusing Road Signs That Even Driving School Instructors Get Wrong

While we'd all like to believe we understand every road sign we see, there's likely been occasions where we are...


10 Amenities Slowly Vanishing from Hotel Rooms

Your hotel room definitely still has a bed—but these once-common amenities might be missing.


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This Passenger Wasn’t Allowed to Board a Flight Because His Shorts Were Considered “Offe...

A Forbes contributor was nearly booted from a flight for his choice of leg-wear.

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12 Places Airplanes Aren’t Allowed to Fly Over

You probably know that planes can't fly close to the White House—but did you know about Mount Vernon and Disney...


13 Travel Secrets Only Hotel Managers Know

Don't travel before reading these tips—unless you want to skip the upgrade and pay more for your room.


The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Every State

How many different cuisines can you eat for one meal? Come hungry to these all-you-can-eat buffets and fill your plate...


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10 Things You Should Never Do in an Airplane Bathroom

Germs are potentially harmful in a normal bathroom. But put that bathroom in the sky, shrink it, and pump pressurized...


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20 Things Flight Attendants Want You to Know About Flying

Flight attendants know a thing or two about how to travel well. These smart tips will make your flights exponentially...


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What Is a Brake Light Switch and When Should You Replace It?

The brake light switch on your vehicle serves an important safety function. Learn how to test it and determine when...