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After eleven years of leaving places and people, Lisa and I understand something about goodbyes that most people don't have to think about. They're permanent. We just don't say so.

Foreign ATMs want to charge you. Foreign banks want to charge you. Your own bank wants to charge you. With the right cards, all three charges go to zero. Here's the setup that actually works.

150,000 flights cut. Spirit's dead. Fares up 19%. The EU just blocked airlines from using fuel prices as a compensation dodge. Here's what it actually costs you — and what it doesn't.

After 11 years and 120+ countries, here's the phone and data setup that actually works — the SIMs, the numbers, the apps, and what we ditched after getting burned.

Hotels have a lot more to offer than what's on the room service menu. Here's what to ask for — and what most guests never think to request.

Everyone asks whether we have a home base. After 11 years and 120+ countries, the answer is still no — and the question itself reveals a lot about how most people think about this life.

The familiar logo at the rental counter feels safe. It isn't. Local and regional companies often carry better cars, lower prices, and more flexible policies — if you know how to vet them.