No more 3-1-1?

Flights, Travel Advice, TSA

Travelers will no longer be restricted when packing liquids in carry-ons, thanks to this new technology. When going through TSA security, taking large electronics out of your bag and keeping liquids in containers to less than 3.4 fluid ounces is the rule. That rule...

No boarding pass needed

Flights, Travel Advice, TSA

TSA expands new airport screening systems. Don’t be surprised on your next trip if you arrive at your local Transportation Security Administration checkpoint and are told no boarding pass is required. At a rapidly expanding number of airports, the TSA staff is...

What, me join the AARP?

Discounts, Money, Travel Advice

You can join no matter your age, and it’s worth it for the travel benefits. When the AARP—the 38-million-strong organization for people over 50—started contacting me about becoming a member, my first reaction was, “I’m not that old!” But after looking over the pitch...

Driving overseas?

Car Rental, Travel Advice

You may want to pick up an International Driver’s Permit. If you plan to drive a car in a foreign country, you might want to get an International Driver’s Permit (IDP). An IDP is a translation of your English-language driver’s license into ten other languages:...