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Why oh why is the temperature of every airplane cabin set somewhere between meat locker and Arctic Circle? Luckily, there’s an easy way to combat the airplane’s built-in chill factor. Just wrap up in one of the ridiculously warm scarves or wraps below. They’re big enough that they can double as airplane blankets, but chic…
Once you find a good pair of travel shoes, it’s worth sticking with them. For us, slip-on shoes are a must because of their convenience factor. They’re perfect for TSA lines, great for beach days, and keep you moving in countries where it’s custom to remove your shoes when entering a sacred site or someone’s…
Like a tortoise and its shell, the backpack is an intrinsic part of any traveler’s armor. It ensures all the essentials are within arm’s reach. But with so many brands and models out there, choosing the right product can be a difficult task. From lightweight daypacks that you can sling over one shoulder to jumbo…
A dopp kit, which keeps toiletries, shower essentials, and makeup separate from clothing, is a necessity for any well-packed traveler. However, choosing one can be confusing, as there are so many variations on the market. To save you time, we sorted through hundreds of options to find the very best dopp kits and toiletry bags…
My life in boots can be summed up as limited: a pair of black dress boots and an urban workwear pair are all I have to show. With that in mind, I recently decided that I needed a footwear upgrade for a series of trips over the next few months. My itineraries are mostly urban,…
Paris, France/Oyster On vacation, taking a walk is one of the best ways to get acclimated to the new surroundings. A stroll gives you the chance to scope out the scene, window-shop, peruse posted restaurant menus, and people-watch. But if you’re walking in uncomfortable shoes, you’re likely going to be miserable. Good, sturdy walking shoes…
A cross-body bag ranks just as high on the necessary-travel-items scale as comfy walking shoes, a scarf or sarong, and a portable phone charger. Actually, cross-body bags aren’t so much travel essentials as they are life essentials. Meant to be worn on one side of the body, they feature long (usually adjustable) straps that stretch…
For your next 48-hour adventure, ditch the full-size, half-empty rolling suitcase for a versatile weekender bag. Typically made from canvas or nylon, spacious weekenders are meant to contain two or three days’ worth of clothes, accessories, shoes, and toiletries in a top-zip main compartment with double handles. They’re perfect for overnights and road trips; if…
You know that point on long-distance flights when your sacrum is screaming, your knees are stiff, and your calves seem to be puffing up into two little hot-air balloons? Smart air travel habits, like drinking lots of water (and skipping free alcohol on international flights — sorry), avoiding salt, and frequently walking the aisle, all…
Converse; Serhat Beyazkaya/Unsplash Sorry to be gross, but nothing spoils a perfectly good vacation day like a great big blister on your foot — the burning, bulging culmination of bad walking shoes rubbing your skin with every exploratory step. And the wrath of wrong footwear can go beyond a pesky blister: A bruised toenail, aching…
