“I’ve never felt unsafe while staying at an Airbnb, but I always do my research prior to booking,” Nelson said, adding that she tries to choose properties from Airbnb “Superhosts” when possible due to their experience and top ratings. “Familiarize yourself with the local area and always read the Airbnb guests’ reviews, so there aren’t any surprises.”
She also recommended…
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If you are from the United States, there are probably lots of aspects of everyday life and culture that feel so commonplace you’d never second-guess them. But for someone from elsewhere, these…
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Airport security is no doubt a very serious matter. TSA checkpoints and guidelines are in place to keep us all safe as we fly.
But as the rules and technology have evolved, the passenger experience going through security has inevitably led to some hilarious moments. The…
Travel Experts Gave Us Their Tips For Plane Seating Hacks, And I'm Going To Use This For The Rest Of My Life
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“I try to sit as forward in the plane as possible so that I can find room for my carry-on in the overhead bin,” Beckford said. “I’m often carry-on-only, and don’t want to be forced to check my bag.”
The closer you are to the front of the plane, the less time it…
This Tiny European Island Is The Perfect Travel Destination For You And Your Chosen Family
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According to the 2025 LGBTQ+ edition of the Summer Travel Outlook, LGBTQ+ travellers put good eats over everything else, and Malta will not disappoint those needs. The Maltese kitchen feels like home. Due to its location and history, Malta has a great blend of Italian…
People Are Sharing The Wildest Things Non-Travelers Have Said About Other Countries, And I'm Speechless
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We’ve all encountered that one person who thinks traveling anywhere beyond their comfort zone is basically a death wish. So when u/dualrollers asked, “What are the weirdest comments…
Only 8% Of Non-Canadians Can Get A Perfect Score On This Canada Map Test
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So I thought I’d make a Canada map quiz to give everyone a chance to prove their knowledge — Canadian or not! I’ll give you the name of a province or territory, and you’ll have to find it on a map of Canada. Ready?
Canadians: we all learned this in…
Flight Attendants Are Begging Passengers To Please Stop Doing This One Thing On Planes
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Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at VCU Health, noted that while airplane lavatories “generally pose no greater threat than the use of public bathrooms, which are also low risk,” there are several precautions you can take to reduce the…
