An illustrated pre-trip reference

Know before you go.

The handful of things you always end up Googling before a trip — what plug fits, whether your bag makes it as carry-on, what you can bring through security — drawn clearly and tabled by country and airline. No fluff, no logins.

Reference topics

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Plug types & voltage

Every plug type A–O, the voltage and frequency, and the adapter you need — by country.

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Carry-on & bag sizes

Carry-on and personal-item limits for 25+ airlines, in inches and cm — will your bag make it?

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TSA liquids & carry-on rules

The 3-1-1 rule and what you can (and can’t) take through security.

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Tipping by country

How much to tip — or not to — in 30+ countries, at a glance.

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Driving side by country

Which side of the road, and what you need to drive abroad.

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Flying while pregnant

Airline cutoff weeks and doctor's-note rules — plus when it's safest to fly.

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Luggage weight limits

Carry-on & checked weight caps by airline — and how to dodge overweight fees.

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eSIM & roaming

The cheapest way to get phone data abroad — eSIM vs SIM vs roaming.

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More on the way

Visa-free countries by passport, currency & money tips, seat maps and more — the pre-trip checklist keeps growing, one clean reference at a time.

Documents & entry

Get through the airport

Passport validity

How many months your passport needs — the 6-month rule, by destination.

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Global Entry vs PreCheck

Which trusted-traveler program to get — and how to apply.

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Do I need a Real ID?

What flies you domestically in the US — and the accepted alternatives.

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Passport photo sizes

The right photo size for a passport or visa, by country.

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Buying guides

What to pack it all in

Best travel bags

Carry-on, one-bag backpack, personal item and checked — the best bag for each job.

Guide

Travel essentials

The gear savvy travelers never fly without — power, comfort, organization, health.

Guide

Best way to sleep on a plane

The seat, the gear and the tricks for arriving rested, not wrecked.

Guide

How to pack a suit

The fold-and-roll method that keeps a jacket wrinkle-free in a carry-on.

Guide

Travel tips

Fly smoother

Fear of flying

Why turbulence is safe, and calm-down techniques that actually work.

Tips

Best airport hacks

15 things frequent flyers do to glide through the airport.

Tips

How to get a flight upgrade

What actually moves you to the front — and the myths that don't.

Tips

When to book flights

The best booking window by trip — and whether prices really drop.

Tips

How to beat jet lag

Reset your body clock faster — light, timing and sleep that work.

Tips