When you board a ship like Norwegian Encore or Carnival Mardi Gras, you’re basically agreeing to share your vacation with a few thousand strangers. That’s part of the fun—and part of the challenge. From saving seats at shows to buffet etiquette, here’s what the politest Floridian passengers never do on board. Hogging Deck Chairs on…
Healthcare expenses in Washington and across the United States are high. But some countries have it even worse. Based on a British study, these are the most costly countries for hospitalization. It’s wise to purchase travel insurance before you set foot in any of them. The Study Shows Staysure, a UK-based travel insurance company, used…
Many Texans—and Americans as a whole—unknowingly act in ways that pinpoint them as an American tourist when they’re abroad. I’ve been in those shoes. Now that I have over a decade of experience traveling, I’ve developed a keen eye for these funny (and sometimes cringeworthy) American tourist clichés. Here are some of the top contenders….
Florida—and the United States as a whole–has many great things going for it. Our diverse geography, football (the real kind that you throw with your hands), and Fourth of July cookouts are just a few of the things that make the Land of the Free so great. That said, no state or country is perfect….
Newsflash, Californians: You may have to put your souvenir or gift-giving dreams on hold. Or, at the very least, in a checked bag. There are some odd items that are forbidden in carry-on luggage. A Disclaimer This isn’t a complete list of the bizarre items you can’t bring in a carry-on bag. Always verify with…
The United Kingdom is an old monarchy, and it has some laws dating back to medieval times. It’s hard for North Carolinians to fathom, but some of these archaic rules are still on the books. There are laws about everything from “operating a cow” while intoxicated to gambling in the library. And many of them…
Some things are just so American. The irony, though, is that so many Minnesotans—and Americans as a whole—are clueless about them. During my over a decade of traveling and living abroad, I’ve learned a lot about not only other cultures but also my own. These are some of the things that are classically American. How…
Most Pennsylvanians who’ve flown at least once already know the basics—no giant shampoo bottles, no pocket knives, and definitely no soda. But even seasoned travelers can get blindsided at TSA with stuff that looks totally harmless. We’re talking about snow globes, peanut butter, and other everyday items that somehow end up on the no-fly list….
Many of us hold stereotypes about other countries, whether we realize it or not. The same is often true of foreigners’ perceptions of the United States. During my over a decade of international travel, I’ve met non-Americans who’ve shared their unknowingly skewed views of the U.S. with me. I’ve also talked with travelers who’ve heard…
There’s something about airport security lines that transforms an otherwise average Joe (or Joanna) into being downright rude. It’s not even TSA’s fault. Most of the time, it’s the passengers. One passenger’s having a loud phone call, another’s arguing with TSA about his energy drink, and someone else just forgot to pull out their ID……
