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When to book direct vs. through aggregators: the actual calculus
Booking Strategy•9 min read•January 27, 2026

When to book direct vs. through aggregators: the actual calculus

That $40 you saved on Expedia can cost $300 when plans change. Here's how to decide between booking direct and third-party platforms based on what actually matters.

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Hotel review red flags nobody explains
Booking Strategy•9 min read•January 27, 2026

Hotel review red flags nobody explains

A 4.8-star hotel can still ruin your trip. Learn to read between the lines and spot the patterns reviewers don't explicitly state.

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Loyalty programs: which ones aren't a waste of time
Booking Strategy•5 min read•January 27, 2026

Loyalty programs: which ones aren't a waste of time

Most travel loyalty programs deliver minimal value for casual travelers. Here's how to assess whether chasing points matches your actual travel pattern.

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Stop backtracking: why "open-jaw" flights are your itinerary's best friend
Booking Strategy•7 min read•January 27, 2026

Stop backtracking: why "open-jaw" flights are your itinerary's best friend

Most travelers book round-trip flights and waste precious vacation time returning to their departure city. Open-jaw routing saves hours without costing more.

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The Airbnb nightmare: your actual recourse options
Crisis Management•10 min read•January 27, 2026

The Airbnb nightmare: your actual recourse options

Platform protection is limited and timing determines everything. Here's what you can actually do when vacation rentals don't match reality.

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When flights cancel: the sequence that actually gets you rebooked
Crisis Management•11 min read•January 27, 2026

When flights cancel: the sequence that actually gets you rebooked

Airline rebooking leverage points are non-obvious. Here's the exact order of actions that gets you home while others wait in line for hours.

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What to do in the first 30 minutes after losing your passport
Crisis Management•11 min read•January 27, 2026

What to do in the first 30 minutes after losing your passport

Most travelers waste critical time after losing a passport. These immediate steps determine your recovery timeline and whether you make your flight.

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What to do in the first hour of a medical emergency abroad
Crisis Management•12 min read•January 27, 2026

What to do in the first hour of a medical emergency abroad

Hospital quality varies wildly across regions. Insurance activation sequence matters. Knowing the steps before you need them saves decision-making when someone's in pain.

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Your phone was stolen abroad: what to do in the first hour
Crisis Management•13 min read•January 27, 2026

Your phone was stolen abroad: what to do in the first hour

Most travelers watch their digital life unravel after phone theft. The actions you take in the first 60 minutes determine whether this becomes an inconvenience or a cascading security crisis.

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The couple's travel planning fight and what it's actually about
Group Travel•7 min read•January 27, 2026

The couple's travel planning fight and what it's actually about

Why couples fight over trip planning—and what the conflict really reveals about control, effort, and risk tolerance in your relationship.

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The friend-group money conversation you need before booking
Group Travel•10 min read•January 27, 2026

The friend-group money conversation you need before booking

Money silence creates resentment. Learn how to navigate budget talks with friends before your trip so everyone can actually enjoy it.

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How to split a travel group when preferences don't align
Group Travel•9 min read•January 27, 2026

How to split a travel group when preferences don't align

Half want beach, half want city? Forcing alignment creates resentment. Learn when to split your group and how to maintain friendship through it.

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