#international-travel

#international-travel

There are plenty of travel hacks for saving money out there. Book on a Wednesday, only travel on Tuesdays, spin around and touch your toes to get a 15 percent discount on your next booking. But much of the travel advice we hear is vibes-based, not built on cold, hard data. Fortunately, some sources do have access to the massive volumes of flight pricing information, and those sources can offer real insights to help you book flights as cheaply as humanly possible.

According to a Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey, one in five international travelers have lost their phone or had it stolen while abroad.

As someone with over 20 food allergies, traveling can be challenging, but I've learned to manage it by pre-translating my allergens and identifying safe staple dishes.

Many countries require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, making it essential to check passport expiration dates early for smooth travel plans.

"Digital nomad visas are still a relatively new way of legally working in another country for an extended period of time - with the first only having launched around four years ago, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic which forced many companies to shift to remote working practices."

eSIM is a digital version of the traditional SIM card, enabling users to activate mobile service directly on devices without the need for a physical card.

I've had my BYD Song Plus hybrid for six or seven months, and it hasn't had a single issue. It's extremely efficient - I'm probably getting over 40 miles per gallon.

"For price-conscious travelers in today's economy, the Hotel Price Index offers a rare, data-driven lens into where your money goes furthest. It's like a travel cheat sheet..."

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection processed over 420 million travelers at ports of entry nationwide, indicating a 6.6% increase in traffic.

In March 2025, 6.56 million Americans traveled abroad, a 1.6% increase from last year and 22% more than in 2019, showing a significant rise in international travel.

Many locals we encountered seemed to enjoy children and be patient with them, making us feel welcome everywhere we went.

"First you have the loonie was at its weakest at the end of November, then you have the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and then you have all this tension, the trade tariff tension."

An international agreement allows airlines to fly between two countries other than their home country, providing revenue and connectivity.