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These Destinations Offer Free Perks for Eco-Friendly Tourists

A new crop of destinations are now encouraging not just residents, but also out-of-towners to embrace an eco-friendly attitude. Find out where you can score perks for participating in sustainable tourism practices.

6 Most Commonly Forgotten Items When Packing for Vacation

At some point you’ve probably forgotten something important when packing for a vacation, especially if you tend to pack at the last minute. But fear not: Here's a checklist of the most common items people overlook when packing, so you can make doubly sure you haven’t left them behind.

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The 6 Most Annoying Things You Can Do as a Tourist Abroad

Visiting a new country is bound to have a profound impact, but it’s important that your reaction doesn’t provoke annoyance among the local population. Take a look at six of the most annoying things tourists do abroad so that you can try not to follow suit.

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How Does Facial Recognition Work at Airports — and Can You Opt Out?

One of the most important steps of the air travel process is identity verification. A growing number of airports in the U.S. and worldwide are experimenting with facial recognition technology, which aims to make the verification process more secure — and potentially cut down the amount of time this step of the security process takes. So, how does it work? And can you opt out over privacy concerns?

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Why Do Flights Take Longer When Flying Westbound?

Flying from Point A to Point B should take the same amount of time in each direction, right? Well, not exactly. Find out why flying in an airplane takes longer if you’re traveling westbound versus eastbound.

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