3floz.com is a new website featuring the best of what comes in a TSA-approved size.
The site is a collaboration between two travelers with 11 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kate Duff and Alexi Mintz. They used to travel together, and Kate would check a bag ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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3floz.com is a new website featuring the best of what comes in a TSA-approved size.
The site is a collaboration between two travelers with 11 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kate Duff and Alexi Mintz. They used to travel together, and Kate would check a bag ...Road trip tip: bring a camera
Bring your camera.
It doesn't have to be an expensive camera with all the bells and whistles. You can even get great shots with a disposable camera.
You never know when you'll see a hilarious sign, odd landmark or spectacular sunset, so have your camera at the ready. ...Five reasons to leave your camera at home
When packing for that dream trip, a camera is usually high on the list of essential items. Actually, it's not as important as some people think. Here are five reasons to leave your camera at home.
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Would you buy a $27,100 suitcase? Apparently neither would CNN's Bob Greene.
In his hilarious column, Greene spots the offending suitcase on the cover of a magazine. He thinks it's a joke but is stunned when he goes to the source to learn more. The culprit of this ...Win a Plantronics Bluetooth headset from Gadling!
As the number of states introducing hands-free laws slowly grows, it is becoming more important than ever to practice safe talking when you are in your car.
Since we care about your safety (and want to prevent you from facing a steep fine), we have teamed up with ...SkyMall Monday: Wrist Cell Phone Carrier
The older we get, the more forgetful we become. How many times have you misplaced your car keys? How often do you walk into a room and have no idea why you did so? If you had a nickle for every time you put your infant daughter on the roof of your car while you unlocked the ...Packing tip: keep a "forever-packed bag"
One way to never forget the essentials is to maintain a "forever-packed travel bag."
Find a small travel case and put travel sizes of all the basics -- a toothbrush, floss, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, styling products, comb or ...Save 35 percent on a Timbuk2 wheelie bag
I first wrote about the Timbuk2 Checkpoint wheelie when it came out in Dec. 2008. The San Francisco-based company is now adding new colors, which will become available online starting Feb. 5. In the meantime, you'll find that some of the original versions have been marked ...Record breaking design time? Tom Bihn bags announces two iPad products
In what I can only describe as "holy cow", Tom Bihn bags announced two iPad cases a mere 3 hours after the introduction of the new tablet from Apple this afternoon.
The first of the cases is the Ristretto - a vertical messenger bag with a 6mm open cell foam ...The "girly-girl's" guide to packing for adventure travel
I'll admit it. I'm what you would call a "girly-girl". I like to dress up, I'm most comfortable in heels, and, ironically, I don't feel quite myself when I'm not wearing at least a little makeup (and yes, I am fully aware of how ridiculous that is). Despite my disdain for ...Dressing for extreme travel - don't screw it up
No matter how badass you are, if you're wearing the wrong clothes, you can totally spoil your own extreme travel experience. Being ill-equipped is like using the wrong tool, or shooting yourself in the foot.
If you follow these guidelines, you should never have a problem. ...Inflight Wi-Fi provider Aircell secures a massive round of new financing
Things are looking very good for inflight Wi-Fi provider Aircell. They just passed the 700 installed plane milestone, nine commercial airlines have committed to the service, and they are on track to introduce a new streaming video service on a trial basis.
Of course, when ...International travel tip: postcards as guides
The cheapest way to quickly discover what an unfamiliar city has to offer is to peruse a postcard rack and buy a few that intrigue you.
Postcards not only highlight "sight-see-worthy" locations, but if language is a barrier, just show the cab driver the picture, and ...Airplane tip: pack a power splitter
We all know there aren't enough power outlets in airports, so pack a power cord splitter for long layover.
For roughly $5, you can purchase a cord that allows two or more plugs to access the same outlet. You won't hog an outlet yourself, or -- even better -- it might work ...Cruise trip tip: use ginger
Pack ginger.
Have you tried wrist bands and/or patches to soothe a queasy, seasick stomach and found they didn't work? Here is a tried-and-true herbal remedy:
Thirty days before the cruise, start taking 2 ginger tablets every day.
Seven days before the cruise, begin ...Road trip tip: buy special music
Airplane tip: make your bag stand out
Make your luggage stand out! Customizing your luggage prevents others from mistakenly picking it up and helps you spot your luggage faster.
Customizing your luggage need not be expensive. Inexpensive options include:
tieing brightly-colored ribbons to the handles of ...Interntaional travel tip: email your docs
Missing documentation is among the the most challenging issues an international traveler can face. So, take a moment and email yourself the following:
a scanned copy of your passport
a scanned copy of your birth certificate
a detail copy of your itinerary
your ...International travel tip: wear, then toss
Just before a big trip overseas, I cull my closet of those items of clothing that might have one more "wear" in them, and that are still appropriate for the destination to which I'm traveling. While on my trip, once that outfit has been worn, it goes straight into the hotel ...Packing tip: use plastic bags
Packing clothes for travel without having to iron upon arriving is easy. Here's what you do --
Save those plastic bags from the dry cleaner (or go get some).
Hang each skirt, jacket, blouse or pair of pants on a hanger and then cover each with a plastic bag.
Hold all ...
