Balikbayan Privilege - What is it, how to get it

Balikbayan Privilege: How to Stay in the Philippines for a Year, Not 30 Days

If you were born in the Philippines and now hold a US passport, here’s something that changes how you plan every trip home. The balikbayan privilege lets you stay in...

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Last-minute flights to Lagos

Last-Minute Flights to Lagos: How to Book a Summer Trip Home Without Overpaying

It happens every summer. A wedding date gets confirmed. A family event comes up. A parent needs you home. Suddenly, you’re searching for last-minute flights to Lagos, and the prices...

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TSA Liquid Rules - Confusing?

TSA Liquid Rules: Yes, Ranch Counts — Plus the European Airports That Just Scrapped the 100ml Limit

If you’ve been anywhere near social media this summer, you’ve seen it: World Cup fans from Europe discovering ranch dressing for the first time, falling deeply in love, and then...

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Flights to Dakar, Senegal

Flights to Dakar, Senegal: The Best and Worst Times to Book from the US

Flights to Dakar have a secret that most travelers don’t know. The route from the US to Dakar has one major advantage over almost every other African destination: a true...

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Family Trip to the Philippines: the Fil-Am Guide

How to Plan a Family Trip to the Philippines: A Guide for Fil-Am Parents

You have been thinking about this trip for years. Your kids have grown up hearing stories about Manila, eating adobo at family gatherings, and calling your parents Lola and Lolo...

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Flights to Kigali: When to Save on Your Trip to Rwanda

Flights to Kigali: The Cheapest and Busiest Times & What Drives the Difference

Flights to Kigali have a reputation for being expensive. Sometimes, they are. But here’s the trick: the price you pay depends almost entirely on when you book and when you...

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