Top Airport Tips for Surviving the Summer Travel Season

If you can, use a backpack for luggage

Even though sleek suitcases on four wheels that are advertised as both speedy and secure are now readily available, nothing beats a backpack when you’re moving through a crowded airport. If you’re making a tight connection, pulling a rolling suitcase behind you can be a drag — literally. Plus, many airlines are now cutting down their carry-on baggage allowance — the standard size used to be 22 inches in length, but now many airlines have capped carry-on size at 21 or even 19 inches.

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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.