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The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Etiquette, Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

My guide to navigating airplane etiquette without starting a mid-flight war. You’ve finally squeezed into your economy seat, made peace with your knees kissing the seat back, and started to settle in for the long haul. Then—clunk—the passenger in front of you...

Rule Britannia? More Like Rule Europa!

Etiquette, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Here’s what you need to know about Europe’s crackdown on tourist behavior—and how to keep your wallet intact. Planning your European summer? Pack your patience along with your passport. From Barcelona to Berlin, cities across the continent are rolling out fresh...

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Etiquette, Travel Advice

Here’s a guide to tipping around the world. As a traveler, it’s essential to show respect for the culture and customs of the country you’re visiting. One important aspect of this is knowing when, where, and how much to tip. Tipping etiquette varies widely...

Spa at 36,000 feet?

Etiquette, Travel Advice

Six inflight beauty treatments you can do without looking too weird. Ever seen someone on a plane slather her hair with coconut oil and then wrap it in a bath towel, or give herself an inflight manicure, including nail clipping, cuticle trimming, and polish...

Flying the not-so-friendly skies

Etiquette, Flights, Luggage, Seats, Tickets, Travel Advice, Travel Insurance, TSA

Air travel is an ordeal this summer; here are 20 tips to make it less miserable. If it would take less than seven hours, drive—really. There is nothing enjoyable about flying right now on any airline. If you must fly, here are 20 tips to keep in mind. 1. Download and...

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness…”

Etiquette, Flights, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Why you may not want to sit together on flights. In business and first class, Husband and I always sit together, especially on planes where you can remove the privacy divider between the seats so you can dine and/or sleep beside each other. Bliss! But when it comes to...

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Rule Britannia? More Like Rule Europa!

Want a hot tip?

Spa at 36,000 feet?

Flying the not-so-friendly skies

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness…”

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