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What were they thinking?

Air Travel, Clothing/Laundry, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Ten seriously goofy travel products. I am always on the lookout for products that will help make traveling easier, cheaper, better, and/or more fun. In the process, I come across some clunkers, including… Claspies ($15) Ever worry about falling into an airplane...

Going it alone

Clothing/Laundry, Product/Service Reviews, Safety, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Safety-oriented products for women who travel solo. I’ve traveled alone on five continents. While I like to think I’m adventurous, I also appreciate being safe, too. Here are some of the products I rely on for extra security. Doorstopper alarm…or just a doorstop...

Ostrichpillow makes…socks?

Clothing/Laundry, Health, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

Wear these compression socks working from home and road-tripping until you’re flying again. Ostrichpillow is known for “uniquely-shaped” pillows designed for air travel. The brand’s latest product, though, is a travel essential you can wear while working from home and...

Best road trip cold weather accessories

Clothing/Laundry, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

Winter is here! Fourteen accessories to help you stay warm on your next road trip. If you’re road-tripping in winter, you need to pack more than your parka and snow boots. Here are some accessories that will help you stay warm and dry. Polar Fleece Jacket (from $26)...

Seven not-so-great travel presents, and what to give instead

Air Travel, Clothing/Laundry, Luggage and Bags, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

Not yet finished with holiday shopping? Here are seven do’s and don’ts travel-related gifts. I’ve received travel-related gifts from well-intentioned friends and family that I either never used at all or felt guilty enough to try out only to regret toting them along....

Getting cold feet?

Clothing/Laundry, Product/Service Reviews, Sport, Tech, Travel Advice

Next time your feet get cold on a plane…or ski slope…or bare wood floors at home, pull on a pair of heated socks! Six options that will suit every preference. As a tall person, I like the extra legroom offered by a seat in a plane’s emergency exit row....
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