TSA Just Ended the Shoe Removal Rule – Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
After nearly 20 years of the stressful airport shoe shuffle, TSA has officially ended the requirement to remove your shoes at security checkpoints. Here's what to know.
Can You Use Airport Lounges After Landing?
Are airport lounges only available to departing travelers, or can you use them during layovers...or even after arriving to your final destination? Here's what to know, and how to get in!
Why Your Taste Gets Weird on an Airplane (and Tomato Juice Stops Being Disgusting)
Why is tomato juice so popular on airplanes? Even if you'd never order a Bloody Mary for brunch, you might get a craving in the air. Here's why that happens!
Training Your New Puppy to Be Your Perfect Travel Companion
Ready to travel the world with your dog? Even if your pup knows how to sit, stay, and shake, you'll need to do some extra training to get them used to being on the road or in a plane. Read these tips to get started!
How International Currency Codes Get Created, Changed, and Sometimes Disappear
You might not think twice when you see USD, EUR, or JPY on your banking app, but these three-letter codes represent one of the most critical standardization systems in global finance.
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)!
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.
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.
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!
How Does Duty-Free Shopping Work? What You Can and Can’t Bring Back Home
Can you really save money on alcohol, perfume, tobacco, and other products by shopping at a duty-free store? Here's what duty-free means and how to shop smart!
