Travel Tips

Airline-by-airline standby policies for Delta, United, American, Southwest, and more. Same-day change rules, listing strategies, and when standby saves money.

Faroway Team·13 min read

Advanced strategies for maximizing travel rewards including transfer partner valuations, category bonus stacking, and redemptions worth 3-10 cents per point.

Faroway Team·14 min read

Step-by-step guide to downloading Google Maps for offline use on Android and iOS. Storage tips, limitations, alternatives, and travel-specific tricks.

Faroway Team·11 min read

The best offline travel apps for maps, translation, guides, and currency. Full setup guide with download sizes, comparison tables, and storage tips.

Faroway Team·12 min read

Step-by-step guide to getting airline compensation for delays, cancellations, and lost bags. EU261 rules, US DOT rights, templates, and claim services.

Faroway Team·13 min read

Find affordable last-minute flights with 10 proven strategies including Google Flights Explore, error fares, positioning flights, and airline flash sales.

Faroway Team·12 min read

Essential travel etiquette for 20 countries covering greetings, dining, dress codes, religious sites, and the cultural dos and donts that matter most.

Faroway Team·14 min read

Compare the best and worst ways to exchange currency while traveling. Save hundreds with smart ATM use, travel debit cards, and fee-free options.

Faroway Team·13 min read

Complete tipping guide for 40+ countries covering restaurants, taxis, hotels, and tours. Know exactly how much to tip everywhere you travel.

Faroway Team·14 min read