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8 Rules to Teach You How to Be A Tourist (Without Embarassing Yourself)

July 30, 2015 ♦

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Tourist is almost a dirty word these days. The definition of a tourist is "a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure" - and it definitely does not deserve all the negative connotations it is saddled with. Most travel articles focus on learning to act and live…

How to Save on Group Air Travel

April 4, 2014 ♦

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Getting deals for one traveler is much easier than getting deals for a group - especially when it comes to air travel. You might be able to cut costs on shared hotel rooms and ground transportation, but in the air, the advantage goes to the solo flyer. A single flyer…

How to Take Your Own Passport Photos

March 13, 2014 ♦

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Every so often, you're going to need to renew your passport. This is actually a much more convenient process than it used to be, since you can fill out and print your forms online in the comfort of your own home and you are allowed to take your own passport…

How to Get There Faster When Your Flight is Delayed

February 11, 2014 ♦

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When flights are delayed or cancelled because of bad weather - both for snow in the winter and storms in the summer - it can be hard to get to where you want to go. Often, the airlines will try to reroute you so that you remain relatively happy and…