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How To Claim Your VAT Refund When Traveling to Europe Without Missing the Fine Print

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If you shop while traveling, learning how to claim your VAT refund when traveling to Europe can save you money. Here’s how the process works, what to ask for in store, and what to expect at the airport so you do not leave cash behind in a crumpled receipt pile.

You Know These U.S. Cities, But They Used to Go by Very Different Names

You Know These U.S. Cities But They Used to Go by Very Different Names | You Know These U.S. Cities, But They Used to Go by Very Different Names

Some of America’s best-known cities had earlier names that were harder to pronounce, easier to forget, or simply replaced by new ambitions. Here’s a traveler-friendly look at U.S. cities that used to have different names and what their old identities reveal.

The Hotel Room “Freebies” Travelers Often Mistakenly Take Home

The Hotel Room Freebies Travelers Often Mistakenly Take Home | The Hotel Room “Freebies” Travelers Often Mistakenly Take Home

Some hotel room items are complimentary, and some are very much not. Here’s a practical guide to the items you should never take from your hotel room, plus a few things you can usually pack without guilt.

These 5 Famous U.S. Buildings Have Their Own ZIP Codes, and the Reason Is Surprisingly Practical

These 5 Famous U.S. Buildings Have Their Own ZIP Codes and the Reason Is Surprisingly Practical | These 5 Famous U.S. Buildings Have Their Own ZIP Codes, and the Reason Is Surprisingly Practical

These 5 Famous U.S. Buildings Have Their Own ZIP Codes — Here’s Why is more than a fun trivia fact. It says a lot about how mail delivery, office traffic, and landmark logistics work behind the scenes at some of America’s best-known addresses.

Emirates expands travel rehearsal programme to Madagascar

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Emirates has introduced its Travel Rehearsal programme in Madagascar, giving children with autism and their families a guided practice run through the airport journey at Antananarivo’s Ivato International Airport.