Top Airport Tips for Surviving the Summer Travel Season

Check in online

This seems like common knowledge, but you wouldn’t believe how many people still wait until they get to the airport and check in person. Especially during the busy summer season, it can pack the airport like nothing else. If you have your airline’s app, it will prompt you to check in 24 hours before your flight time. Follow the app’s instructions, and you’ll be able to check in at home in bed rather than waiting for half an hour in a line with dozens of other stressed out souls. Once you’ve checked in online, all you need to do is drop off your baggage, and go through security and customs (if applicable).

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.