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If you’re a frequent traveler, you know the gear you take with you can make or break your trip. And nothing is worse than having your travel backpack give up the ghost in the middle of a trip. That happened to me this month when the strap of my beloved Swiss gear multimedia travel backpack broke as I landed at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). I’ve had this backpack for 14 years and it’s like my travel security blanket. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. However, backpack construction has...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a popular theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia, developed by Anheuser-Busch and owned by SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. Park areas, including restaurants and shops, are themed around various European countries. Guests can enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, shows, and entertainment for all ages. I specialize in helping people save money on theme park tickets, including Busch Gardens Williamsburg discount tickets. These tips are so you can avoid coupons, promo codes, and special offers that do not work. You can save on tickets, tours, and hotels through my affiliations. If you make purchases through the links in this...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. I generally divide my credit card perks into two categories: those such as annual statement credits or lounge access that I actively try and use to enhance my travel experience and those, such as travel insurance and purchase protection, that I hope to never need, but appreciate being able to count on when I do. But if you have a credit card as an authorized user, are you covered by an issuer’s travel insurance policy? For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily...

Though the Puget Sound Lowlands have a reputation for mild, relatively snow-free winters, the mountains of Western Washington log some of the deepest annual snowpacks on the planet making Washington snowshoeing routes some of the best in the country. Mount Rainier in the Central Cascades and Mount Baker to the north average more than 650 inches of annual snowfall and frequently top 1,000 inches – that’s 83 feet of snow! The two peaks routinely alternate as world record holders for most annual snowfall. Currently, Mount Baker holds the world record at 1,140 inches (95 feet!), beating Mt. Rainier’s previous record of...

From CB: I ordered this key and item finder set for Christmas. It came fast and we installed the tiles on my son’s keys, his wallet and the TV remotes. It was really easy to set up and came with all the batteries. We’ve already needed to use it a couple of times and it works great. Here are some more things Hecate and I are looking at. A bag carrying device so you’ll have to take less trips From CB: I shop with reusable bags which fit so much more than plastic. Lately I’ve been ordering groceries for pickup...