Review of History of Norway, by John Yileks. A fast-paced book I did not want to put down – a whirl-wind tour of a complex history spanning thousands of years.
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Using your credit card for car rental insurance coverage
Do you need to buy car rental insurance? You might be surprised and find that your own auto insurance policy already provides coverage. Or that the credit card used to rent the car may provide coverage too.
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Where Can Americans Travel Right Now?
This appears to be an up to date list of which countries Americans can travel to, and what are the requirements for entry.
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Travel industry pushes back on illogical travel bans
Roger Dow, CEO of the US Travel Association, is questioning the logic of President Joe Biden’s travel restrictions, imposed on South Africa and seven neighboring countries following the emergence of…
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Car rental shortage to persist into 2022
Rental cars remain hard to get and very expensive – and this will persist well into 2022.
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Should I stay in a hostel?
What is a hostel?
Who do they cater to?
What is an Upscale hostel?
Is a hostel for you or me?
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Big, really big: How big is international travel?
The percent of people who have traveled, from the U.S., and those who travel from other countries, is staggering.
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What Is Trip Stacking?
Experienced, savvy travelers are booking two trips at the same time, the second one as a backup to the first in case it gets canceled due to Covid restrictions.
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