Jekyll 2026-03-10T00:27:54-04:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary.xml Learn the terms you need to travel and work remotely Our glossary details commonly-used and helpful words in remote work, photography, travel and blogging. Dive into these trending phrases to learn more about these topics. Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com What Is a Connecting Flight? (Tips for staying on-time) 2022-12-08T07:40:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/connecting-flight A connecting flight is a flight that passengers transfer to in order to continue to their final destination. What else should you know about connecting flights for travel?

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A connecting flight is a flight that passengers transfer to in order to continue to their final destination. What else should you know about connecting flights for travel? What Is Travel Insurance? (Travel with peace of mind) 2022-03-22T09:59:00-04:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/travel-insurance Travel insurance is a service that travelers can purchase in addition to their primary care insurance when traveling abroad. Travel insurance is worth it for traveling long term.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Travel insurance is a service that travelers can purchase in addition to their primary care insurance when traveling abroad. Travel insurance is worth it for traveling long term. What Is a Red Eye Flight? (Learn If Should You Book One) 2022-03-21T11:10:00-04:00 2025-11-08T21:37:29-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/red-eye-flight A red eye flight is a flight that travels overnight, usually departing late at night and landing the following morning. Red eye flights mean you can skip a night at a hotel, and they may be cheaper.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A red eye flight is a flight that travels overnight, usually departing late at night and landing the following morning. Red eye flights mean you can skip a night at a hotel, and they may be cheaper. What is a layover? (Make the most out of it) 2022-03-05T04:19:00-05:00 2025-12-02T10:31:17-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/layover A layover is when you have connecting flight between travel destinations. A layover can be short (a stopover) or longer, giving you enough time to leave an airport.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A layover is when you have connecting flight between travel destinations. A layover can be short (a stopover) or longer, giving you enough time to leave an airport. What is Global Entry? (Skip customs lines) 2022-02-27T09:11:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/global-entry Global Entry is a US government program that allows American travelers to be approved as trusted travelers, returning to the US quickly and avoiding long lines in airport passport control.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Global Entry is a US government program that allows American travelers to be approved as trusted travelers, returning to the US quickly and avoiding long lines in airport passport control. What are Frequent Flyer Miles? (Earn rewards faster) 2022-02-13T07:40:00-05:00 2025-12-02T10:31:17-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/frequent-flyer-miles Frequent Flyer miles are one of the best ways to get discounted or free flights and hotels. Using miles and points are one of the simplest travel hacks to learn about.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Frequent Flyer miles are one of the best ways to get discounted or free flights and hotels. Using miles and points are one of the simplest travel hacks to learn about. What is a Boarding Group? (Secure your seat quickly) 2022-02-13T07:19:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/boarding-group A boarding group is a group of people who board an airplane at one time. Boarding groups allow flights to board in an organized manner, usually with 4 or so boarding groups that get called at the gate.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A boarding group is a group of people who board an airplane at one time. Boarding groups allow flights to board in an organized manner, usually with 4 or so boarding groups that get called at the gate. What is Basic Economy? (Affordable Flight hacks) 2022-02-10T03:10:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/basic-economy Basic economy is a form of airline class that is super budget, meaning it is more basic and no-frills than a regular economy ticket. Basic economy has limitations in terms of cancellations, seat choice and baggage allowance.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Basic economy is a form of airline class that is super budget, meaning it is more basic and no-frills than a regular economy ticket. Basic economy has limitations in terms of cancellations, seat choice and baggage allowance. What is an Airline Voucher? (Save on travel) 2022-02-09T07:59:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/airline-voucher An airline voucher is a travel credit given to passengers by airlines, either because a flight was cancelled, or because of an unsatisfactory flight experience. Airline vouchers usually have an expiration date.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com An airline voucher is a travel credit given to passengers by airlines, either because a flight was cancelled, or because of an unsatisfactory flight experience. Airline vouchers usually have an expiration date. What is an airport code? (Navigate airports easily) 2021-12-26T05:10:00-05:00 2025-11-08T21:37:28-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/airport-code An airport code is the shortened way of referring to an airport by a three-letter code. Airport codes are used on boarding passes, luggage receipts and flight bookings.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com An airport code is the shortened way of referring to an airport by a three-letter code. Airport codes are used on boarding passes, luggage receipts and flight bookings. What is a stand-up meeting? (Streamline Communication) 2021-12-24T09:10:00-05:00 2025-12-02T10:32:38-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/stand-up-meeting A stand-up meeting is a daily team or company meeting at which each team member gives a progress or status update. Stand-up meetings are a good idea for remote teams.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A stand-up meeting is a daily team or company meeting at which each team member gives a progress or status update. Stand-up meetings are a good idea for remote teams. What is remote-first? (Thrive in a Virtual Workplace) 2021-12-24T09:01:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/remote-first Remote-first refers to a company or organization that prioritizes remote work and has chosen a distributed team model rather than an in-person or hybrid work model.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Remote-first refers to a company or organization that prioritizes remote work and has chosen a distributed team model rather than an in-person or hybrid work model. What is an offshore team? (Reach Global Talent) 2021-12-23T05:01:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/offshore-team An offshore team is a set of employees or contractors who work for a company based in another country. Offshore teams may be in another time zone, or another part of the world, usually for tax or monetary reasons.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com An offshore team is a set of employees or contractors who work for a company based in another country. Offshore teams may be in another time zone, or another part of the world, usually for tax or monetary reasons. What is a Laptop Stand? (Elevate Your Workstation) 2021-12-22T13:01:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/laptop-stand A laptop stand is a small gadget that elevates a laptop on a surface, achieving a leveled height of the screen at face height. Using a laptop stand avoids neck strain and neck pain when working from home.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A laptop stand is a small gadget that elevates a laptop on a surface, achieving a leveled height of the screen at face height. Using a laptop stand avoids neck strain and neck pain when working from home. What is a home office? (Learn why you need one) 2021-12-22T11:28:00-05:00 2026-02-17T21:50:11-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/home-office A home office is a work setup in a house, apartment or other place of residence, for people who work remotely or work from home, temporarily or permanently.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A home office is a work setup in a house, apartment or other place of residence, for people who work remotely or work from home, temporarily or permanently. What is a hot desk? (Learn how they work) 2021-12-22T07:01:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/hot-desk A hot desk is a basic type of membership at a coworking space or office space. Hot desks are first come first serve and are usually at communal tables in common areas.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com A hot desk is a basic type of membership at a coworking space or office space. Hot desks are first come first serve and are usually at communal tables in common areas. What is Asynchronous communication? (Boost Your Productivity) 2021-12-22T06:09:00-05:00 2025-12-02T10:32:38-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/asynchronous-communication Asynchronous communication refers to communication that can occur throughout the day among remote team members. Without any need for an immediate response, it avoids having blockers.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Asynchronous communication refers to communication that can occur throughout the day among remote team members. Without any need for an immediate response, it avoids having blockers. What is Geographic Arbitrage? (Maximize Your Income) 2021-12-21T09:32:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/geographic-arbitrage Geographic arbitrage means treating location as if it is arbitrary, meaning using another location to your advantage if you have a goal like working remotely or financial independence.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Geographic arbitrage means treating location as if it is arbitrary, meaning using another location to your advantage if you have a goal like working remotely or financial independence. What Is an Expat? (Guide to Living Abroad) 2021-12-21T09:28:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/expat An expat is a person who settles in a new country, usually for professional reasons. Expats move to new places to work abroad, and may stay anywhere between several months, to several years.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com An expat is a person who settles in a new country, usually for professional reasons. Expats move to new places to work abroad, and may stay anywhere between several months, to several years. What are Distributed Teams? (Empower Your Coworkers) 2021-12-20T09:19:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/distributed-team Distributed teams are departments or groups of employees that work among several geographical office locations, or work remotely, in different areas of the country or world.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Distributed teams are departments or groups of employees that work among several geographical office locations, or work remotely, in different areas of the country or world. What Is a Digital Nomad? (Explore the World) 2021-12-20T09:11:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/digital-nomad Who are digital nomads? A digital nomad is a person who works remotely and travels to new places, to try living and working in new cities or countries as long as there is WiFi!

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Who are digital nomads? A digital nomad is a person who works remotely and travels to new places, to try living and working in new cities or countries as long as there is WiFi! What is Coliving? (Upgrade Your Digital Nomad Lifestyle) 2021-12-20T06:09:00-05:00 2025-11-03T19:20:15-05:00 https://www.halfhalftravel.com/glossary/coliving Coliving is a type of living setup in which remote workers or digital nomads live in a friendly and social communal environment that is set up for community-building and coworking, during travel.

]]> Becca & Dan hello@halfhalftravel.com Coliving is a type of living setup in which remote workers or digital nomads live in a friendly and social communal environment that is set up for community-building and coworking, during travel.