Yes, you can bring a power bank in your carry-on, but checked bags are off-limits and size limits depend on watt-hours. A dead phone at the gate feels awful. A power bank fixes that, as long as you pack it the right way. The line that trips people up is simple: a power bank counts […]

Yes—your U.S. passport works at TSA for domestic flights, so you can fly inside the U.S. even if your driver’s license isn’t REAL ID. You’re standing in line, you glance at your wallet, and the thought hits: “Wait… do I have the right ID for this flight?” That question got louder after REAL ID enforcement

A friend can collect your passport only in a few cases, most often through a registered courier or a designated pickup desk with written permission. If you’re asking this, you’re probably in a time crunch. Maybe you’re stuck at work, you’re out of town, or your passport is sitting behind a counter you can’t reach.

Dry loose tea leaves and tea bags are allowed in carry-on and checked bags, while brewed tea and tea concentrates must follow liquid limits. You’re packing for a trip, and the last thing you want is your favorite tea getting pulled at security or tossed at the border. The good news: most travelers can fly

Yes, a bullet in flight can be photographed, using a microsecond-length flash or a true high-speed camera with plenty of light and precise timing. A bullet is fast, small, and hard to predict. That’s why most “bullet photos” fail: the camera isn’t the limiter, the timing is. Get the timing and light right, and the

Carrying three phones on an international flight is commonly allowed when they’re for personal use and packed safely in your cabin bag. Three phones sounds like a lot until you think about real life: a personal phone, a work phone, and an older backup you don’t trust in a hotel room. The good news is

Most gas lighters shouldn’t go in checked bags; carry one permitted lighter with you, and leave torch lighters and fuel refills at home. You’re packing for a trip, you spot a lighter on the dresser, and the suitcase is already zipped. This is where people get tripped up: “lighter” isn’t one rule. The answer depends

You can still buy travel insurance after booking, and it can cover new problems that pop up before departure. You booked the flight. Then the “what if” thoughts show up. A family event changes. A work shift moves. You start watching storm forecasts. You’re not late to the party. Many plans can be purchased after

Yes, prescription and OTC pills are allowed in carry-on bags; pack them smart, label what you can, and expect screening at the checkpoint. You’re standing at the security line, boarding pass in hand, and one thought keeps poking you: what about your pills? Daily meds. Vitamins. Motion-sickness tablets. That headache medicine you only need on

A standard plug-in hair dryer is allowed in carry-on bags, and most cordless models are fine too if the battery is handled safely. You’re staring at your carry-on, playing Tetris with chargers, shoes, and a toiletry bag that barely zips. Then you spot it: your hair dryer. It’s not sharp. It’s not liquid. Still, airport