{"id":4015,"date":"2018-01-02T16:21:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T16:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2020-12-01T06:22:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T14:22:58","slug":"latest-traveling-boy-news-jan-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/latest-traveling-boy-news-jan-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Catch Up With the Latest Traveling Boy News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h3><b>Happy Valentines<\/b>\u00a0from\u00a0the Staff at TravelingBoy<\/h3>\n<p>We have designated 2018\u00a0to think of those who suffer from great sorry and misfortune. Here are some of our favorite charities.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/traveling_boy_charities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Flights To These Cities Are About To Get Cheap In February<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy <\/em><em>Thrillist<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4421\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Space-Needle.jpg\" alt=\"the Space Needle, Seattle\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Space-Needle.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Space-Needle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every year, February feels like the dumps. Maybe it\u2019s the realization that our New Year\u2019s resolutions didn\u2019t even make it to Wild Card Weekend.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillist.com\/travel\/nation\/cheap-flight-deals-february\/travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Winter Olympics 2018: Here\u2019s What Travelers Need to Know<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy Ed Hewitt, SmarterTravel<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21700\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21700\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pyeongchang.jpg\" alt=\"Pyeongchang\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pyeongchang.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pyeongchang-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pyeongchang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pyeongchang-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Korea.net \/ Korean Culture and Information Service, via Wikimedia Commonns \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Considering a trip to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea? I recommend you go for it. Not only will you be watching the best athletes in the world at their absolute peaks, but you will also find yourself in the middle of a global event with people from all over the world, and with the eyes of the world watching. These factors come together to make the Olympics a very special experience.<\/p>\n<p>Those concerned with security should be heartened by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2018\/01\/20\/asia\/north-korea-south-korea-olympic-talks-intl\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recent news<\/a> that North Korea has agreed to send athletes to the Winter Olympics this year. The Olympic Winter Games open on February 9 and close on February 25, while the Paralympic Games open March 8 and close on March 18.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/winter-olympics-2018-french-cooking-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">Ways to Save in 2018<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Eight tips to help keep your travel expenses nominal and your wallet fat this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span lang=\"EN\">Courtesy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/by\/lucas-peterson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Peterson<\/a>, New York Times<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4240\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Halong_Bay.jpg\" alt=\"Halong Bay, Vietnam\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Halong_Bay.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Halong_Bay-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Last year may have been a disappointing Dumpster fire in countless ways, but it was a great year for travel deals \u2014 saving money has never been easier or more accessible to more people. Looking forward to 2018, there\u2019s no reason to think it should be any different. Here are eight tips to help keep your travel expenses nominal and your wallet fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/01\/05\/travel\/ways-to-save-budget-2018.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">Flight Deal: $69 on Wow Air to Iceland<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8674\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8674\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Seljalandsfoss-Waterfall-Iceland.jpg\" alt=\"Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Seljalandsfoss-Waterfall-Iceland.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Seljalandsfoss-Waterfall-Iceland-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Seljalandsfoss-Waterfall-Iceland-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Seljalandsfoss-Waterfall-Iceland-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Head out of Reykjavik to see what else the country has to offer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">It\u2019s been noted in the past that not every $69 flight is worth it. Sometimes, they actually end up more expensive than if you had booked with a more traditional airline. But today, one of the few opportunities to get a <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">real<\/span><span lang=\"EN\"> deal is back: Wow Air is offering $69 one-way flights to Iceland. That means round-trip fares as low as $200\u2014nearly 50 percent off the usual cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">Make Your New Year Resolutions &#8211; Travel-utions<\/span><\/h3>\n<h6>Make 2018 the year you resolve to travel with the World Nomads New Year Travelutions (sorry, we know it&#8217;s lame)<\/h6>\n<p><em>Courtesy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/travel-safety\/author\/Phil-Sylvester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phil Sylvester<\/a>, World Nomads<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21709\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Resolutions\" width=\"360\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2018-Resolutions-742x490.jpg 742w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Travel will make your 2018 one to remember if you follow these New Year travel resolutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I Resolve to Get In Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like a big challenge on the horizon \u2013 say, a Patagonia trek, or a cycling trip through Vietnam, or even two weeks of wearing mostly a bathing suit \u2013 to inspire you to hit the gym or go on some training hikes or rides. As part of your trip preparation, make sure to purchase\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a>\u00a0for your journey, because injuries and accidents can happen to even the fittest individual.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#resolutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>TSA says old driver&#8217;s licenses OK for air travel until 2020<\/h3>\n<p>Transportation Security Administration spokesman Mike England announced that driver&#8217;s licenses from all states will be acceptable identification for domestic US air travel until Oct. 1, 2020. Airport signs had previously warned that licenses from some states would no longer be acceptable as of Jan. 22, 2018.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.koat.com\/article\/tsa-domestic-fliers-can-use-old-drivers-licenses-until-late-2020\/14507927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>The World\u2019s Top 6 Snowiest Cities<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9700\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9700\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/H\u00f4tel-de-Glace.jpg\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel de Glace, Quebec, Canada\" width=\"360\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/H\u00f4tel-de-Glace.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/H\u00f4tel-de-Glace-600x330.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/H\u00f4tel-de-Glace-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/H\u00f4tel-de-Glace-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy: H\u00f4tel de Glace Qu\u00e9bec-Canada inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/top-six-snowiest-cities-4125272?utm_campaign=travelgetsl&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cn_nl&amp;utm_content=11717726&amp;utm_term\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Can You Name The 10 Busiest Airports in the USA<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article-metabyline\"><em>Courtesy\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/usa-travel-guide-3300801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melanie Renzulli<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8675\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LA-International-Airport.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LA-International-Airport.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LA-International-Airport-600x479.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LA-International-Airport-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LA-International-Airport-768x613.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The United States has some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, so it stands to reason that the country&#8217;s airports are some of the globe&#8217;s busiest. In this quick guide, we rank the USA&#8217;s busiest airports. For quieter and crowd-free travel alternatives, we\u2019ve also listed nearby airports when available.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#airports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Video Will Make Up 75 Percent of Mobile Traffic in Five Years<\/h3>\n<h6>That\u2019s up from just over half of all traffic now.<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8680\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic.jpg\" alt=\"mobile phone photography\/videography\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Mobile-Traffic-742x490.jpg 742w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/irish-christmas-getaways-holiday-travel-myths-freewheel-holidays-bike-vacations\/#video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>JetBlue&#8217;s &#8216;All You Can Jet&#8217; Pass Is Back<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/contributors\/cynthia-drescher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cynthia Drescher<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3519\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JetBlue.jpg\" alt=\"JetBlue\" width=\"360\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JetBlue.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JetBlue-600x416.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JetBlue-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JetBlue-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy JetBlue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">How many free flights can you fit into one year?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Buy one flight, get a full year of flights for free. It sounds crazy, but it&#8217;s true for the next two weeks, as JetBlue awards travelers who book even one ticket on their website with a chance to win one of three &#8216;All You Can Jet&#8217; passes for 2018. Dubbed &#8220;AYCJ&#8221; for short, the pass allows for unlimited travel from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Hopefully winners are bursting with wanderlust, as these AYCJ passes will be valid for flights to the more than 100 cities on JetBlue&#8217;s route map, including international destinations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/stories\/2015-12-02\/the-top-things-to-do-in-mexico-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mexico City<\/a>, Grand Cayman, Bermuda, St. Lucia, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/story\/where-to-stay-in-cartagena-right-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cartagena<\/a>, Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/irish-christmas-getaways-holiday-travel-myths-freewheel-holidays-bike-vacations\/#jetblue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Cycling Through Cinema Sites in Europe\u00a0<strong>On Freewheel Holidays\u2019 Bike Vacations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The late actress Anita Eckberg showcsed <a href=\"http:\/\/travelingboy.com\/archive-travel-tom-rome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rome\u2019s<\/a> allure while splashing in the Trevi Fountain in the 1960 film La Dolce Vita. Scores of movies today have cemented plots in locales that, like the fountain, intersect with planned vacation itineraries offered by leading tour operators.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3407\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Lake-Constance-Cycle-path.jpg\" alt=\"the Stein am Rhein Marktplatz at Lake Constance\" width=\"360\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Lake-Constance-Cycle-path.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Lake-Constance-Cycle-path-600x446.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Lake-Constance-Cycle-path-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Lake-Constance-Cycle-path-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One trend-setting company, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freewheelholidays.com\/\">Freewheel Holidays<\/a>, specializing in self-guided bicycle vacations throughout Europe, offers the chance to visit cinema locations on several of its 2018 itineraries. Included in program rates are lodging with breakfasts, detailed route notes, point-to-point luggage transfers and complimentary bike rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Movie buffs or anyone with a love of history and adventure will enjoy these bike tours:<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/irish-christmas-getaways-holiday-travel-myths-freewheel-holidays-bike-vacations\/#cycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Dublin Makes National Geographic Travel &#8220;Best Of The World&#8221; List<\/h3>\n<p>Ireland&#8217;s capital city <a href=\"http:\/\/travelingboy.com\/archive-travel-tom-dublin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dublin<\/a> has been named as one of the 21 best cities in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. The list is an annual selection of &#8220;must-see&#8221; destination for the year ahead, and Dublin has made a claim for one of the finest cities in the world.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joe.ie\/news\/irish-destination-makes-national-geographic-travel-best-world-list-607748?utm_source=TravelBuzz&amp;utm_campaign=403f3ab560-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_522a97881a-403f3ab560-367598202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>Countries That Require Visas for Americans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The State Department\u2019s Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) administers the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/en\/country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>How to Fight Jet Lag<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21661\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Airline-Take-Off.jpg\" alt=\"airliner taking off\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Airline-Take-Off.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Airline-Take-Off-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being outside during daylight, exercising early and avoiding caffeine, alcohol or nicotine before bedtime can help lessen the effects of jet lag after returning home across time zones. Complete recovery can take multiple days.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theladders.com\/p\/29255\/5-ways-to-get-over-your-jet-lag-as-you-return-to-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"normal\"><b>Top 25 Most Interesting Webcams<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">Selected from hundreds of nominees by a panel of EarthCam producers, EarthCam announces the most unique and compelling webcams of the year.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthcam.com\/top25\/2016\/?page=cams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h3><b>Together in Spirit \u2013 The Best Friends Animal Society<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>At the core of Best Friends Animal Society&#8217;s work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in America&#8217;s shelters.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bestfriends.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>France and Germany Top New Sustainable Tourism Index by The Economist Intelligence Unit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4420\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Economist.jpg\" alt=\"The Economist Intelligence Unit\" width=\"360\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Economist.jpg 640w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Economist-600x150.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Economist-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/winter-olympics-2018-french-cooking-vacation\/#tourism_index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">Volunteer Vacations with Projects Abroad<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4543\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/volunteer-vacations-1.jpg\" alt=\"choosing a volunteer vacation abroad\" width=\"360\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN\">Choosing a volunteer vacation abroad is an increasingly popular option among people looking to do meaningful work during their vacation or career break.<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\"> You can spend as little as 1 week volunteering in <a title=\"over 25 different countries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.projects-abroad.org\/volunteer-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">over 30 different countries<\/a> around the world with Projects Abroad. By spending your vacation as a volunteer with Projects Abroad, you are joining a community of fellow volunteers and local people in developing countries &#8211; working hard, traveling, and having a good time while contributing to long-term impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projects-abroad.org\/volunteer-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Active Gourmet Holidays:\u00a0Exceptional Travel Experiences<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unique French Cooking Vacation at Marouatte Castle in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/travelingboy.com\/archive-travel-corinna-sw_france.html\">Southwest France<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4302\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Active-Logo.gif\" alt=\"Active Gourmet Holidays logo\" width=\"107\" height=\"108\" \/>Active Gourmet Holidays brings its clients a culinary vacation that is set in a 14<\/em><em><sup>th<\/sup><\/em><em> century fortified castle in P\u00e9rigord Vert, France. Chateau Marouatte is a stunning castle steeped in history and now fully restored as an amazing family home.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Perched on a hill in the Green P\u00e9rigord, Marouatte enjoys spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. This majestic environment is the perfect setting for creativity, inspiration and relaxation and has been a songwriting retreat for invited musicians and songwriters for over 20 years. Creating a culinary retreat was a natural next step.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/winter-olympics-2018-french-cooking-vacation\/#gourmet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Canada Forever: The Ultimate Canada Holiday for Every Month<\/h3>\n<p><i>Courtesy Heather Greenwood Davis, SmarterTravel<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4325\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Vancouver-Pano.jpg\" alt=\"panoramic shot of Vancouver\" width=\"360\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Vancouver-Pano.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Vancouver-Pano-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Canada offers travelers endless inspiration, and experiences you\u2019ll find nowhere else on earth. Every month, there\u2019s a best place to choose for a Canada holiday\u2014and dozens of reasons to book a Canada trip.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/2018\/01\/18\/travel-canada-holiday-every-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>2018\u2019s Best Frequent Flyer Programs<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21317\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21317\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Delta-2.jpg\" alt=\"Delta airline plane on the ground\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Delta-2.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Delta-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delta SkyMiles is the best frequent flyer program for the third straight year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With U.S. airlines expected to carry more than 600 million passengers on domestic flights this year and credit card debt levels exploding, we can expect airfare savings to be increasingly important in the months ahead.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#frequent_flyer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>10 of the World\u2019s Craziest Landings<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy Ashley Rossi<\/em><\/p>\n<p>These 10 airports have some of the craziest landings in the world. Fretful flyers, you&#8217;ve been warned.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20972\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Landinng-Plane.jpg\" alt=\"landing plane\" width=\"360\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Landinng-Plane.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Landinng-Plane-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flying can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/2013\/09\/14\/10-horrifying-facts-about-flying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nerve-racking experience<\/a> for fretful travelers; however, landings at these 10 airports are sure to frighten even the most frequent flyers. From an airport at the edge of a cliff to sandy beach landings, here are the world\u2019s craziest runways \u2014 consider yourself warned.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/2017\/04\/13\/airports-with-craziest-landings-in-the-world\/?source=91&amp;u=Y5YDSLVJ9D&amp;nltv=&amp;nl_cs=42707299%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Amazing New Year Deals: Kenya w\/ Air, Alaska, and Cruise Cuba from $549!<\/h3>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/link.travelchannel.com\/view\/544afbd363efd543a31f00ca6x782.15vwm\/e205796c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">Travel Weekly Honors Winners of 2017 Awards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3984\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Travel-Weekly-2017-Winners.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Weekly honors of 2017 winners\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Travel-Weekly-2017-Winners.jpg 560w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Travel-Weekly-2017-Winners-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Travel Weekly just unveiled the winners of the 15th annual Readers Choice Awards during a black-tie gala dinner at the Conrad New York. The winners, in 77 categories ranging from hotels to tours to airlines to GDSs to cruise lines, represent the best of the best in travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#travel-weekly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">See the entire list of Readers Choice Awards finalists<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Caribbean Hot Spots and Travel Trends for 2018<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelweekly.com\/Gay-Nagle-Myers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gay Nagle Myers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3979\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3979\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Norwegian-Sky-in-Havana.jpg\" alt=\"the Norwegian Sky in Havana, Cuba\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Norwegian-Sky-in-Havana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Norwegian-Sky-in-Havana-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Norwegian-Sky-in-Havana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Norwegian-Sky-in-Havana-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Who is going where this winter? And which destinations are trending? Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations for Villas of Distinction, ticked off 2018&#8217;s five most sought after villa-vacation destinations, two of which \u2014 Turks and Caicos and Jamaica \u2014 are in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#caribbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>12 Ways to Have a Luxury Vacation for Less<\/h3>\n<p>Luxury travel usually means expensive travel. But you can take upscale vacations without breaking the bank. Here are some outside-the-box ways to get almost as much&#8230;for a lot less.<\/p>\n<p><em>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/karen-tina-harrison-2250721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karen Tina Harrison<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose Emerging over Established Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3977\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3977\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort.jpg\" alt=\"Mukul resort in Nicaragua\" width=\"360\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mukul-Resort-384x220.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mukul resort in Nicaragua. Five stars cost less in Nicaragua. \u00a9Mukul Beach Golf &amp; Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s very hard to economize in a super-expensive destination. So my advice is: to save money,\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t go there.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Think different. Go to a place that delivers a lot of what you love about your fantasy destination, but at real-life tabs.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/new-year-resolutions-airports-travel-weekly-2017-awards-luxury-vacations\/#luxury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">Here are some ideas<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>12 Things You Should Never Do in an Airport Security Line<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy Neil Gladstone<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3516\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3516\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airport_Security.jpg\" alt=\"airport\" width=\"360\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airport_Security.jpg 850w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airport_Security-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airport_Security-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airport_Security-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy: pittaya\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether airport agents perform a necessary function, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tsa\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TSA Instagram account<\/a>. You\u2019ll find a stupefying collection of objects confiscated from passengers, including axes, crossbows, and handguns (and that\u2019s just in the last few days). Acting foolishly, though, can get you delayed from a flight or even detained. To help explain what you shouldn\u2019t do in an airport security line, we tapped Lewis Sage-Passant, a former British infantry officer who is trained in intelligence and has worked in security and crisis management for several corporations, including Goldman-Sachs. These days, he runs How Safe Is My Trip, a company that creates advisory reports for people going to risky destinations.<\/p>\n<span class='bdaia-btns bdaia-btn-small' style=\"background:#eb8e03 !important;color:#ffffff !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/irish-christmas-getaways-holiday-travel-myths-freewheel-holidays-bike-vacations\/#airport_security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important;\">MORE<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3>8 Weird Things You\u2019re Allowed to Bring on Planes<\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy Stefanie Waldek<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21696\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Boarding-Flight.jpg\" alt=\"boarding plane\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Boarding-Flight.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Boarding-Flight-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many travelers know the drill when it comes to packing your carry-on bag for a flight. Make sure your bag fits the size and weight requirements. Check to see if you\u2019re allowed to bring a personal item in addition to a full-sized carry-on. No liquids greater than 3.4 ounces, no firearms, no large sharp objects. There are seemingly endless banned items, but if you read the fine print, there\u2019s actually a whole range of odd things that you\u2019re actually allowed to fly with. Here, we name eight such items.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Falcons<\/li>\n<li>Antlers<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Trees<\/li>\n<li>Pies and Cakes<\/li>\n<li>Cremated Remains<\/li>\n<li>Camp Stoves<\/li>\n<li>Parachutes<\/li>\n<li>Bowling Balls<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"bdaia-separator se-single\" style=\"margin-top:30px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>8 Neck Pillows That Won&#8217;t Embarrass You on the Plane<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><em>Courtesy Shannon McMahon<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3019\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3019\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Trtl-Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"Trtl Pillow\" width=\"360\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Trtl-Pillow.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Trtl-Pillow-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Trtl-Pillow-104x74.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Trtl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some of the best neck pillows are also the most packable. Skip clunky, over-engineered travel pillows with these simple-yet-effective options.<\/p>\n<p>Unimpressed by some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/2016\/12\/16\/next-gen-travel-pillows-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">newest travel pillows<\/a> to hit the market? Many are virtually unpackable or outright embarrassing, with armrest-mounted stands or bulky padding that makes them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/2013\/02\/11\/the-ostrich-pillow-we-wore-it-so-you-dont-have-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quite the spectacle<\/a>. Luckily, over-engineered travel pillows aren\u2019t the only way to sleep on the plane; some of the best neck pillows are also the most packable. 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