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The 8 Best Headphones for Travel

Whether you’re watching movies on a flight, listening to music on public transportation, or simply drowning out a chatty seatmate, headphones are a travel necessity. And the cheap pair that likely came with your smartphone just won’t cut it. Instead of replacing one crappy pair of headphones with another, check out our list of the…

13 First-Aid Supplies Every Carry-On Should Have

The last thing you want to think about when you’re planning a trip is all the ways it could go wrong. As we know too well, there are plenty of things that can go awry while on the road. Flights become delayed, hotels lose reservations, tours get canceled, and bad weather strikes. However, getting physically…

The Best Holiday Gifts Under $50 for Travelers

Marco Verch/Flickr ‘Tis the season to shop until you drop, and we’ve got a list of travel gifts that will please even the most frequent of fliers. Being avid travelers ourselves, we’ve stuck with tried-and-true products that take a load off travel stress. Whether you’re looking for something for your travel-loving parents, sister, spouse, best…

The Best New Travel Products of 2018

Traveling is exciting, but it sure can bring challenges every step of the way. Great gear can make all the difference. Here are 13 brand-new products (thank you, 2018) designed to de-hassle the travel experience, whether that means staying connected with hiking buddies while off the grid or just trying to get that sand out…

The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Travelers

Mondays are rarely celebrated, but Cyber Monday is the exception. Today (until midnight) is the day for the best online shopping deals of the year. Online retailers dramatically reduce millions of items to entice folks to start their holiday shopping. So how did we decide which sales to share? We chose products that are rarely…

The Best Black Friday Deals for Travelers

It seems like the entire world is on sale during Black Friday — and that’s a good thing when it comes to getting covetable travel gear at great prices. That being said, it can also be a bit overwhelming to scroll through thousands of items. We did the heavy lifting to bring you the best…

The 14 Best Travel Beauty Products in Sephora’s 2018 Holiday Sale

Calling all beauty product lovers! The time is now — and we mean right now — to stock up on your favorite travel beauty essentials, cross some holiday shopping off your list, and maybe try out a few products you’ve had your eye on. Sephora is hosting its glorious loyalty program sale today through Monday.…

The 6 Best and Most Effective Umbrellas for Travel

We certainly hope you’ll never encounter rain on your travels, but occasional stormy skies are an unfortunate fact of life. To prevent getting soggy (or burned in the sun) while on the road, it’s smart to always pack an umbrella. Sure, you could just grab a $10 disposable version at a convenience store. Or, you…

The One Travel Pillow You Need

Travel pillows can make all the difference when it comes to getting some much-needed sleep while crammed into a tiny airplane seat. Unfortunately, not all travel pillows are created equal. There are hundreds of models and styles on the market, from zany to classic, but you only need one reliable option. That’s where we come…

How to Spend Three Perfect Days in Chiang Mai

Temple in Chiang Mai/Oyster The second-largest city in Thailand after Bangkok, Chiang Mai is an alluring place with serene ancient temples, bohemian cafes, and buzzing night markets. Beyond its moated historic city and bordering metropolitan area, Chiang Mai is surrounded by a rolling, rural rainforest that’s home to waterfalls and elephant sanctuaries. Some of the…