How to Pack Your Beauty Routine for Travel (2025)
So, you’ve got the plane routine down. (Or not: My colleague Nena Farrell says, “I get on the plane ugly, get off the plane ugly, and do my makeup routine in the airport bathroom”—a practice shared by many of our colleagues, including myself.) But what about outside the airport? Keep It Light According to all […]
How To Go Fast With Jan Heine
“How To Go Fast With Jan Heine” is the latest episode of Ted King’s podcast featuring the owner/operator of Rene Herse Cycles. In it, they talk aero gains, tire tech, and the early days of testing Rene Herse tires. Listen here… “How To Go Fast With Jan Heine” is a new episode from Ted King’s […]
How to Sleep in an Airport (2025): Gear and Expert Advice
So you’ve got a long layover. Or you tried Airport Theory and missed your flight. Or your plane was delayed. Or you spent all night packing because you procrastinated until the last minute and now you can barely keep your eyes open. For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself needing to sleep in an airport. You’ve […]
How to Secure Your Phone When Re-Entering the Country
These days, you could face extra scrutiny at the border when returning to the United States after a trip to another country. Border agents may inspect your phone, laptop or other digital devices, and they could retain the electronics and/or the data within it — even if you’re an American citizen. The measures are legal […]
Cooking the Peru Great Divide: How to Thrive in the Andes
By Sam Rice Contributing Editor 12 Posts After bikepacking the Peru Great Divide through the high Andes, Sam Rice compiled this comprehensive guide to making the most of your meals out on the route. It includes everything from how to plan your kitchen to resupply strategies and a selection of deliciously easy original recipes. Find […]
How to sleep better while traveling, from jet lag hacks to amenities
There’s no place like home — except maybe a cozy bed when you’re on vacation. A whopping 66.7% of Americans say they sleep better when they’re in a hotel, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which may be part of why sleep tourism is on the rise. “We travel to be inspired, but I wager, […]
Deadline for REAL IDs approaches in MN: What to know, how to get one
(FOX 9) – In two months, you will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights. DPS says, to get your application in now, as it’s about a 35-day turnaround time to get your REAL ID in the mail. What you need to get a REAL ID What you can do: The first document needed is […]
How Geraldine Brooks learned how to live again through grief
In 2019, Australian writer Geraldine Brooks was forced into a world of practicalities when her beloved husband, Tony, collapsed on the street in the United States and died. She had to immediately manage finances and family life, organise a funeral and work out what had happened for Tony to so suddenly and unexpectedly die. As […]
How to rethink unruly passengers to get ahead at work
Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew. But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists. At first glance, a new book — “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler” — seems […]
How to pack a capsule wardrobe for holidays and trips
New year, new you — and those travel bucket list destinations are looking mighty tempting. But once you’ve booked the tickets, and organised the dream itinerary (and checked out our 2025 guide for where to go), the question remains: how to pack enough clothes to look great, while also ensuring your baggage doesn’t break the […]