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How to Be a Nicer Traveler – Keys to Better Airplane Etiquette

I consider myself to be a pretty nice person.  I say thank you and hold doors open for people and I’m sure there are other things that would place me in the nice column.  But when you travel regularly you can become a bit arrogant.  I know I’m certainly guilty of being impatient with people when I’m traveling and am always working on how to be a nicer traveler. Practicing good airplane etiquette should be fairly simple. We’re all in...

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What You Need To Do Before An International Trip

There’s nothing more exciting than planning an international trip! But there is so much to do. And if this is your first trip abroad (congrats!) you may not know where to begin. So, I bring you an international travel checklist. The first two installments in my Travel 101 Series detailed what to expect when flying and what to do if your flight changes. Those guides can be used for both domestic and international travel. But international travel involves a checklist...

8 Things You Should Do If You Miss a Flight

“Flying may not all be plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price” Amelia Earhart It happens.  You miss a flight.  Or your flight is delayed.  Or canceled.  And when it happens it feels like there is nothing worse.  Here are eight things you should do if you miss a flight. You’re taking a flight because you need to get somewhere at a certain time, right?  And when your schedule gets messed up it can be incredibly...

First Time Flying? What to Expect Step By Step – 2021

First time flying? Or maybe it’s been a while? From packing to security to boarding, there’s a lot to think about when flying and it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when flying for the first time. This is the first in my Travel 101 series of posts on the basics of travel. This series will primarily be geared to the new or infrequent traveler. However, as someone that travels a lot,...