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Cheaper Gear at Amazon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I’m sure you’ve heard, we’re in the midst of Prime “Day” at Amazon, a sale event that’s going on for 72 hours this time. A few items we’ve recommended before are marked down quite a bit, like the 10-inch Kindle Fire tablet<\/a> (56% off), the JBL Go 3<\/a> travel Bluetooth speaker (30% off), and the Lifestraw backcountry water filter<\/a> (43% off). This is a great time to pick up earbuds or headphones, like the folding Beats Solo 4 headphones<\/a> at 51% off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Really Works Against Mosquitoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Lifehacker article on how to avoid mosquito bites<\/a> when you’re enjoying the summer weather on your deck is refreshingly concise. I’d add treated Insect Shield clothing to the list for an extra layer of protection, but it’s easy to remember a breeze and the right sprays. “DEET really works, and so do picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus. If a mosquito repellent spray (especially a ‘natural’ one) doesn’t have one of these ingredients, it\u2019s probably no good.” I usually go for a higher percentage of DEET than they recommend, which you can find online or at sporting goods stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Behavior Fines in Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve frequently discussed new travel fees popping up all over, but this article showing all the things you can be fined for in Europe<\/a> was about five times longer than I expected. You may think Europe is more laid-back about showing skin, but you\u2019d better not walk around in swimwear in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, or Croatia, with some fines exceeding $1,500. Unruly behavior, smoking in public, eating next to a cultural monument, or even taking a selfie in the wrong place could hit your wallet hard. And don\u2019t pull out a dashcam for your rental car in Austria: it\u2019s illegal there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many Passports?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that AI is answering our questions, sometimes even giving the right answer, you don\u2019t see many articles like this answering a single search query like \u201cHow Many Passports Can You Have?\u201d The answer, according to\u00a0this\u00a0<\/a>Travel + Leisure<\/a><\/em>\u00a0article<\/a>, seems to be \u201cplenty\u201d if you want to go to the effort. There are even circumstances where you could have two for your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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