An Expensive Object

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Aug 24, 2026
An Expensive Object

Travel is mostly logistics pretending to be freedom

We often try to save money on big expenses like airfare and hotel rooms, but forget that the little things can add up too. Take a look at your bank account setup and your best options for getting cash and paying for things before you go.

The Real Cost of Using Your Debit Card Overseas (We Did the Math) [Love and Road]

I'm guilty of making my vacation last until the very last possible second, once returning only hours before I had to be back in the office. I like the view that getting home is part of the travel and how you integrate back into your life can affect how the whole experience feels. Even better is the idea of bringing one changed habit or perspective into your ordinary life.

How To Get Back Into Routine After Travelling Without Feeling Deflated [My Breaking Views]

Our phones contain access to practically our entire lives and losing it isn't just losing an expensive object anymore. I know updates, backups, and security can be boring, but the payoff is enormous. And if your phone disappeared mid-travel, could you still travel? Would you know your accommodation address, have a way to contact someone, or know how to access your email?

Online Safety Habits That Keep You Protected While Traveling Abroad [We Are Travel Girls]

Travel Tip

Find your gate before you get distracted
After security, figure out where your gate is and how long it takes to get there before you go looking for food or shops. Once you know you won’t miss your flight, see what’s nearby. Sometimes there’s a lounge you can pay for, a quiet spot to sit, or at least a meal that isn’t a sad sandwich.

How To Navigate Airports
Airports can be stressful and confusing. We found the best resources and did the homework to uncover how to get through them a little easier.

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