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  • Coriolis Toilet - Frayed Passport

Does the Coriolis Effect Really Make Toilets Flush Backwards in the Southern Hemisphere?

No, the Coriolis effect doesn't change the direction a toilet flushes. Here's what it actually does, and how to see it on a small scale (outside of your bathroom)!

Sarah Stone2025-04-18T19:56:42-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Trivia & Fun Facts|
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  • Did You Know There’s an Upside-Down River in Quebec? Here’s How the Saint John River Flows Backwards! - Frayed Passport

Did You Know There’s Canadian River That Flows Backwards? Here’s How the Saint John River Reverses Twice a Day!

The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world, meaning that when high tide comes in, the Saint John River has nowhere to go but...backwards! Here's why that happens.

Sarah Stone2025-04-18T13:41:11-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, North America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: Canada|
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  • Book It Because You Binged It: 3 Euro Trips Inspired by Your Favorite TV Shows - Frayed Passport

Book It Because You Binged It: 3 Euro Trips Inspired by Your Favorite TV Shows

Find vacation inspiration by binge watching Netflix! Here are three gorgeous European destinations inspired by your favorite TV shows.

Frayed Passport2025-04-17T19:46:12-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Europe, Pop Culture Travel|Tags: Croatia, France, United Kingdom|
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  • Why are the Netherlands' windmills perfectly positioned for Instagram? - Frayed Passport

Why Are the Netherlands’ Windmills Perfectly Positioned for Instagram? 

Long before influencers discovered the picture-perfect views at Kinderdijk and Zaanse Schans, Dutch engineers created some of the world's most photographable landscapes.

Sarah Stone2025-04-17T15:06:28-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Europe, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: Netherlands|
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  • How do You Get Your Money Back if a Hotel Charges You for Something You Didn't Use? - Frayed Passport

How do You Get Your Money Back if a Hotel Charges You for Something You Didn’t Use?

Hotel billing mistakes happen more often than you might think, and learning how to handle them can save you hundreds of dollars. Here's what to do when you're overcharged!

Frayed Passport2025-04-16T18:58:52-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Travel Tips|
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  • Where to Travel If You Want to Disappear and Reinvent Yourself - Frayed Passport

Where to Travel If You Want to Disappear and Reinvent Yourself

We all hit that point where we need to vanish for a while and come back as someone new…or at least refreshed. Here are a few places where you can reinvent yourself in your own style.

Frayed Passport2025-04-16T15:46:43-04:00Categories: Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Blog Posts, Europe, North America, Traveler Personas|Tags: Cook Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Portugal, Spain, United States|
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  • This River in Colombia Turns Five Different Colors - Here's How to See It! - Frayed Passport

This River in Colombia Turns Five Different Colors – Here’s How to See It!

The mind-bending Colombian river Caño Cristales shows off shades of red, green, yellow, blue, and black thanks to a unique ecosystem. Here's how to see this gorgeous spot!

Frayed Passport2025-04-15T18:36:52-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, South America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: Colombia|
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  • 5 Must-Visit Destinations for a Virginia Road Trip - Frayed Passport

5 Must-Visit Destinations for a Virginia Road Trip

History, small-town charm, and natural beauty await when you travel to Virginia—here are some highlights spanning beaches, cities, and mountains all in one state!

Frayed Passport2025-04-15T16:23:54-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, North America|Tags: United States|
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  • How to Order Foreign Currency for International Travel: A Step-by-Step Guide - Frayed Passport

How to Order Foreign Currency for International Travel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Heading to another country? Here's why you should order local currency ahead of time, rather than relying on cards or grabbing cash from the airport ATM!

Sarah Stone2025-04-15T15:28:57-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Travel Tips|
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  • How to Cut Business Travel Costs Without Losing Your Perks - Frayed Passport

How to Cut Business Travel Costs Without Losing Your Perks

Business travel can get expensive between flights, hotel stays, dinners with clients, and daily transport. Here are some smart ways to cut the fat without losing your perks.

Frayed Passport2025-04-14T16:26:06-04:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance|
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