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If you’re an avid traveler and you own an iPhone, take note: There’s a little-known feature on your smartphone’s built-in Health App that might just save your life. Available on iPhones with iOS8 or later operating system, the Medical ID feature allows you to display important medical information and emergency contacts on your phone without…
Photo Credit: Steven Burt You’re at the gate. You’ve got your boarding pass. You’re heading somewhere exciting and you just can’t wait until you get there to share the news with your friends on social media. So you snap a picture of your boarding pass and post it to Facebook. Harmless, right? Maybe not. Because…
(Photo: Moment) Forget packing a clunky professional camera to ensure you’ll capture lasting memories on your next trip — you could use that packing space for something else. Nowadays, all it takes to get top-quality photos is already in your pocket. Smartphones are just as capable as expensive cameras as long as you prepare with…
With ride-sharing services on the rise in most of the world, especially as a tool for travelers, an Uber-like service that’s exclusively for women and their children has been a topic of debate since the company announced an April 19 launch in Boston. Most of the Chariot for Women buzz has been about the legality…
(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) The selfie has become as ubiquitous as McDonalds — you can’t travel anywhere without seeing someone taking a selfie or flailing around with a selfie stick. Selfies can be fun and result in some of the most hilarious souvenirs from a trip, as long as you’re following selfie etiquette. But there are a…
(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) When we travel, we face moral dilemmas small (should we have housekeeping replace our towels every day) and large (should we even go to this debated destinations). Debating ethics with yourself in the moment can be overwhelming, so here’s a helpful primer with expert advice about what to do when confronted with everything…
Vacationers and wild animals have an uneasy relationship. From stampeding manatees to thieving monkeys, here are some videos that will surprise you — and hopefully make you think twice before encroaching too much on a wild animal’s personal space — and some tips for better close encounters in the animal kingdom.
(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) We’re convinced. There has to be some kind of manual out there that horrible, inconsiderate airline passengers study before they board a plane. We’ve published what we imagine their checklist looks like in the hopes that you’ll read it and know what not to do, or at least find some humor in the…
Photo: Thinkstock/moodboard When airlines announce new service between two cities, it doesn’t just create more flight options. It also drives down airfares. This spring, new routes from major carriers like American, JetBlue, United, and Virgin America will mean big savings on service both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are the 10 routes with the…
(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) Chances are, not every item in your suitcase needs to go with you on vacation. Lighten your load by casting off unnecessary extras. From hair dryers and toiletries to makeup bags and magazines, here are 12 things to cross off your packing list.