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Navigating in the time of coronavirus

Navigation, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health

How crowded will the train be? Are there checkpoints on the road? Get around more safely by public transport or car in the time of coronavirus with this popular app’s new features. Google Maps now alerts users about restrictions, health checks, and other information...

Wrinkled clothing got you steamed?

Clothing/Laundry, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

These techniques and my pick of travel steamers will smooth things out for you at home and on the road. I love wearing natural fibers like silk and linen, even when traveling. But I hate how wrinkled they can get. Here are three do-it-yourself methods for...

AirPods not in the budget?

Product/Service Reviews, Tech, Travel Advice

Listen and talk on the go with these less-than-$50 alternatives. I loved my Apple AirPods…until I lost one. #DisappearedIntoAirplaneSeat I also loved my AirPods Pro…until I lost one. #WentFlyingWhileSnowboarding When it came time to buy a third pair of...

De-mist-ifying sleep

Health, Lodging, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

This $25 fits-in-the-palm-of-your-hand device makes sure you’re breathing clean, moist air for a good night’s sleep, whether at home or on the road. One downside of traveling to or living at a higher altitude (Hello, Lima, Las Vegas, Egypt, Denver…) is dry air....

Flying as a (mild) germaphobe

Air Travel, Flights, Product/Service Reviews, Safety/Health, Seats, Travel Advice

Here’s an easy airplane seat-cleaning routine, plus a few other ideas, that may help keep you healthy on your next flight. I spend a lot of time in the air. Through March 19, I’ve already flown 78,000 miles; I routinely log 200K air miles a year. How sanitary are...

Not your father’s neck pillow

Air Travel, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

Want to sleep on the plane or in the car? The U-shaped neck pillow isn’t the only—or best—choice. Here are 40 (yes, 40) options for better ZZZs, including my top choices. A great travel pillow can make your flight or car ride a better place, or at least a better place...

Navigating in the time of coronavirus

Wrinkled clothing got you steamed?

AirPods not in the budget?

De-mist-ifying sleep

Flying as a (mild) germaphobe

Not your father’s neck pillow

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