12 surprising carry-on items you're not allowed to take through airport security

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A Magic 8 Ball toy in its packaging.

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I'm a Vancouver local. Here are 4 things tourists should do when they visit — and 3 they should skip.

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The author posing from a SeaBus terminal with the skyline of Vancouver in the distance.
In my opinion, Vancouver's public transportation system is a great way to explore the city.

Alyssa Wiens

I've been to 45 countries — every traveler should add these 5 to their list

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The author posing along the Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. Other visitors are in the background taking photos.
New Zealand is one of the places everyone should add to their bucket list.

Riana Ang-Canning

I spent a day in the 'Christmas Capital of the World.' There were 5 magical things I loved and 2 I'd skip next time.

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The writer posing in the city center of Strasbourg, France.
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I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the overnight ride more bearable.

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A Business Insider reporter took an overnight train from New York City to Miami in an Amtrak roomette.

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I was born and raised in Scotland. First-time visitors to the Scottish Highlands always make these 5 mistakes.

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The writer standing with reindeer in the Scottish Highlands.
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Lorna Wallace

I'm an American living in Edinburgh. Here are 6 of my favorite underrated places to explore.

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The skyline of Edinburgh.
As an American living in Edinburgh, I think there are a variety of underrated places to explore.

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Don't panic if you get caught in Thanksgiving travel chaos

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport had the most flights canceled on Friday, according to Cirium.

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We're Americans who've traveled to 12 countries this year doing the 'Schengen shuffle.' Here's how it works.

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Eric and Christina Schwendeman practice the "Schengen shuffle."

Eric and Christina Schwendeman

I flew Frontier Airlines from Atlanta to Newark for $112 round-trip. It wasn't a deal — it was a compromise.

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Manseen Logan flying Frontier airlines
Traveling on Frontier Airlines required many sacrifices, but the flight was smooth.

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