Yes, a money order works for many U.S. passport applications, but each fee must be paid to the right party in a separate payment. If you’re getting a passport and want to pay with a money order, the short version is simple: yes, you usually can. The catch is that U.S. passport payments are often […]

Yes, lotion and perfume can fly with you, but carry-on containers must be 3.4 ounces or less and fit in one quart-size bag. Packing lotion and perfume for a flight sounds simple until you hit that last-minute airport doubt. Is perfume treated like a liquid? Does body lotion need to fit in the same clear

Yes, facial cleansing towelettes are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, though extra-wet packs may get a closer look at screening. Makeup wipes are one of those travel items people toss into a bag without a second thought, then suddenly second-guess in the security line. The name sounds simple. The product itself can feel

Yes, Nerf blasters usually belong in checked baggage, while toy darts and small plastic parts are less likely to cause checkpoint trouble. Flying with a Nerf gun is one of those things that sounds simple until you picture the security line. A bright plastic blaster is still shaped like a gun. That shape is what

Yes, a Swiss passport comes after Swiss citizenship, usually through birth, descent, marriage, or years of lawful residence. Getting a Swiss passport is not a stand-alone process. Switzerland issues passports to Swiss citizens, so the real question is whether you can become a Swiss citizen first. Once that piece is in place, the passport part

Yes, prescribed Adderall can go in carry-on or checked bags, and the labeled bottle in your carry-on usually makes screening easier. Flying with medication can make even a simple trip feel tense. Adderall sits in that category of items people don’t want to get wrong, and for good reason. It’s a prescription stimulant, it’s tightly

Yes, one common lighter is usually allowed in the cabin or on your person, while torch lighters and fuel refills are not. You can usually bring a lighter on a plane in the United States, but the type of lighter changes the answer. That’s where travelers get tripped up. A plain disposable lighter is treated

Yes, a personal trimmer can go in checked luggage, but loose lithium batteries and power banks must stay in your carry-on. A trimmer looks harmless, yet it can still cause last-minute stress at the airport. The device itself is usually not the problem. The battery setup is what changes the answer. If your trimmer has

Yes, long flights can shift timing, flow, or cramps for a cycle or two as sleep, stress, and time-zone changes throw your body off. Long-haul travel can leave your body a bit scrambled. You sit for hours, sleep at odd times, eat on a new schedule, drink less water than you meant to, and land

Yes, Swiss Travel Pass sales are available at Zurich Airport, though many travelers save time by buying the pass online before landing. Yes, you can buy a Swiss Travel Pass at Zurich Airport. The better question is whether you should. If you’ve just landed after a long flight, the airport station is a handy place