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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.
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What is a biometric passport?
Biometric passports, or ePassports, are passport books that store your data on an embedded computer chip.
Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport: Expert advice and recommendations
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport, connecting the city with more than 200 destinations around the...
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Best Washington, D.C airports
If you're flying into or travelling via D.C., here's what you need to know about its three major airports.
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Chicago airports: A guide to O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW)
If you're flying into, out of or through Chicago, here's what you need to know about its two major...
Tampa Airport: Expert advice and recommendations
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the busiest airport on Florida's Gulf Coast, serving more than 23 million passengers each...
Orlando Airport: Expert advice and recommendations
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the busiest airports in the US, with more than 55 million passengers...
Qatar Airways: Expert advice and recommendations
Qatar Airways is known for its world-class service and luxurious First and Business Class seats, particularly the Business Class...
Icelandair: Expert advice and recommendations
Icelandair is Iceland's national carrier, and it specialises in four self-described markets: to Iceland, from Iceland, via Iceland and...
PLAY: Expert advice and recommendations
PLAY is an Icelandic ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), which means it's known for cheap airfare. The airline flies between...