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What is duty-free and how do duty-free shops work
We are sure that at least once your acquaintances brought you alcohol or perfume from duty-free after traveling abroad. Perhaps you yourself have gazed at the bright displays while passing through the…
Carrying alcohol on a plane*
The last day of your trip, packing suitcases. And then comes the moment when you need to pack that very bottle of dry red wine, bought during a tour of a home winery, into your luggage. Can you carry…
What’s really worth buying at the airport
An airport is not just a transit hub where you languish waiting for a flight, hypnotizing the departure board. It’s a huge temptation. It seems that as soon as you cross the threshold of the security…
Transporting cigarettes on a plane
Today we will talk about cigarettes on a plane, both regular and electronic. We will figure out if it’s allowed to smoke on a plane and how to transport them. Transporting cigarettes in checked baggag…
What are the “red” and “green” channels at the airport?
At any border, a system of red and green channels operates. Today, we will take a detailed look at what this means. All goods moved across the border are subject to customs control. However, some item…
Drunk on Board or the Costs of Duty-Free
What does the crew wish each other when boarding a plane? Good flying weather, of course! But it doesn’t stop there; they also cross their fingers and quietly think to themselves: if only all passenge…
Affordable Transport in Europe
We have gathered in one article the most convenient service options for traveling around Europe, so that you can calmly traverse the Schengen countries far and wide. After all, it’s easy to do by taki…
Everything you wanted to know about Tax Free
Tax Free is a system for refunding Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT is refunded on purchases made by foreign citizens when re-crossing the border of the country where they were purchased. There’s a nuance h…
Increased Tourist Taxes in Europe
Not very pleasant news for those who love to relax in Spain—starting January 2018, the tourist tax during high season will double. High season is traditionally considered to be the period from May to…
Why it’s important to travel more in youth
Today you’re finishing university, and then poof—you’re 50. And you haven’t really seen the world! Or do you think you’ll have a blast in retirement, like the Chinese? But they have a different story.…
Crete Itinerary for the Perfect Summer Getaway
A trip to Crete is an immersion into a world where time flows differently, and landscapes change every half hour. It’s worth flying here for ancient ruins, sleepy coastal towns, and breathtaking pictu…
Filming Locations for Game of Thrones Season 8
The agonizing wait will soon be over—the final season of “Game of Thrones” is about to be released. Even if you’re not familiar with ice and fire, only watched a couple of episodes of the first season…
Follow the Blue Flag: The Cleanest and Most Beautiful Beaches
Not all beaches are created equal; some are noticeably better than others. And the best of the best are beaches marked with a “Blue Flag”. What kind of flag is this, who awards it, for what, and to wh…
The strangest things passengers tried to bring on board or check in
What do you pack in your suitcase when going on a trip? Toiletries? 100500 dresses and T-shirts? You’re predictable. What about live lobsters, a toilet lid, and a toy giraffe head? Australian portal w…
It’s shopping time: map of the largest outlets in Europe
Waiting for seasonal sales and “Black Fridays” is tedious, uninteresting, and pointless, especially when there are places where these very sales last 365 days a year and attract everyone with discount…
Why do you need luggage storage at the airport?
Airport luggage storage is one of the best services invented for passengers. Today we will tell you how you can use it. The most obvious method is to leave your belongings there, for example, excess h…
Transporting Fragile Baggage on a Plane
We are regularly asked how to transport fragile baggage on a plane : dinnerware, jars of homemade preserves, electronic equipment, etc. There are several methods, each with its pros and cons; which on…
The Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World
In the digital age, bookstores might seem an anachronism, but there are places that prove otherwise. Some of them are not just retail outlets, but true architectural masterpieces, cultural centers, an…
Europe for Nature Lovers: 10 National Parks to Visit
If you think all of Europe has been traveled and explored extensively, or if you simply don’t feel like seeing cities — head to the most beautiful European national parks. There will be plenty to see,…
Eastern Europe Without Tourists: You Haven’t Been There Yet
Sometimes you just want to get away, but where to? It seems like we’ve been everywhere, all the top spots have been visited multiple times, and we want something new and unusual. In that case, we have…