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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...

How to not be the Ugly American

Etiquette, Travel Advice

Here are 20 tips to help you blend in, avoid offense, bond with locals, and stay safe. A reader wrote, “I’m planning a three-week trip to countries in Asia and Europe for when we can travel internationally again. I know more of the world is dressing casual (especially...