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1. Sources checked November 2, 2026

   Morocco: Casablanca and Marrakech

   Airport rail and taxis, money, bargaining, greetings, neighbourhoods and safety in Casablanca and Marrakech: what is sourced, what varies, and who to ask.

2. Text updated October 30, 2026

   Flight Delayed or Cancelled? What You're Owed

   A calm, step-by-step plan for a delayed or cancelled flight, plus the official rules on rebooking, refunds and compensation in Canada, the US and the EU.

3. Text updated October 30, 2026

   Do Airlines Charge for CPAP Machines?

   Whether a CPAP counts toward your baggage allowance, what to ask before using it in flight, how the lithium battery limits work, and what Canadian screening expects.

4. Text updated October 30, 2026

   Travelling Abroad with a Child: The Consent Letter

   When a child travelling without one or both parents should carry a consent letter, who signs it, what to include, and how to avoid delays at the border.

5. Text updated October 25, 2026

   Airline Pet Policies: What to Check Before You Book

   Cabin, checked and cargo pet travel, service and emotional support animals, and destination entry rules: what varies, and where to confirm it.

6. Sources checked October 22, 2026

   Nice: Airport Tram, Old Town and the Seafront

   Plan your arrival in Nice: the airport tram, a manageable first day around the old town and seafront, French phrases and checks before booking a transfer.

7. Text updated October 22, 2026

   Peru: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

   Machu Picchu tickets on the Ministry of Culture's platform, circuits and timed entry, the altitude at Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and who to ask about what changes.

8. Text updated October 22, 2026

   Flying to Cusco and Machu Picchu with Altitude Concerns

   Cusco sits at about 3,400 m, an hour's flight from Lima. What the CDC says about altitude illness, what to ask your doctor, and how to plan the first days.

9. Text updated October 19, 2026

   La Paz: crossing from Puno and Lake Titicaca into Bolivia

   Cross from Puno and Lake Titicaca to La Paz by bus: the Desaguadero border step by step, where to stay, cable cars and a gentle first day.

10. Text updated October 19, 2026

    Salar de Uyuni: getting there, tours and the two seasons

    Reach the Salar de Uyuni from La Paz by plane or overnight bus, choose the short salt-flat tour or the longer desert-and-lagoons circuit, and time the mirror months or the dry crust.

11. Text updated October 17, 2026

    United Airlines CPAP: Carry-On Rules & Flying Checklist

    Does a CPAP count as carry-on on United? Check its medical-baggage policy, U.S. airport screening and the questions to ask before using a CPAP in flight.

12. Text updated October 7, 2026

    Mexico City: What to Know Before You Go

    Two airports, the ways into town from AICM, neighborhoods, food and altitude in Mexico City: what the city government publishes, what varies, and who to ask.

13. Text updated October 7, 2026

    When to Book Flights: What Holds Up and What Doesn't

    Why there is no reliable best day to book, what you can control, and U.S. protections for direct-airline reservations.

14. Text updated October 7, 2026

    How to Choose the Right Seat for Your Travel Situation

    Aisle, window, bulkhead or exit row: how to choose an airplane seat based on who you're flying with, and the U.S. rules that limit some choices.

15. Text updated October 7, 2026

    Flight & Airport Etiquette

    Armrests, reclining, the call button, the aisle during service, announcements and tight connections, plus Canada's rules on alcohol you brought and on crew instructions.

16. Text updated October 7, 2026

    Flying with Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide

    Ideas that can help at each age, from infants to teens, plus Canada's family seating rules, the U.S. DOT seating dashboard and the AAP's advice on ears and car seats.

17. Text updated October 7, 2026

    How Aviation Safety Works

    Turbulence, pilot checks, engine-failure performance, maintenance directives and accident investigation: how the safety system works, using U.S. rules as the example.

18. Text updated October 7, 2026

    A Pre-Flight Checklist for Nervous Flyers

    A step-by-step checklist for anxious flyers, from the week before to your seat, with what the FAA says about turbulence.