The Transportation Security Administration (more commonly known as the TSA) has been in existence since 9/11. This faction of United States Homeland Security is responsible for keeping our travel safe. They check our large electronics, our liquids, and our shoes, and they also look at our checked baggage. According to their website, they screen more than…
Personal computers have become a necessity for business and entertainment. I don’t know anyone anymore that travels without a laptop computer (and that includes my baby-boomer mother). Despite their pervasiveness, laptops are still pricey and somewhat delicate. If you are going to take one with you on the road, you need a good laptop case…
Have you ever dozed off on a flight only to wake up minutes or hours later with an intense neck cramp? It doesn’t matter if your head titled forward or to the side, an unsupported head means surefire muscle agony for the hours or even days following your descent. Fortunately, there are solutions. The humble…
Packing cubes are the open secret of every serious traveler. Packing cubes are soft-shelled packing containers that help keep the inside of a suitcase neat, organized, and segmented. Packing cubes come in a variety of sizes, from tiny cubes that can fit your laptop and phone charger, to giant clothing cubes designed to handle bulky…
Airline prices are cheaper than ever, in no small part to the expansion of budget airlines. If you are willing to forgo seating assignments, priority boarding, or even luggage, you can fly on the cheap! Most budget airlines like Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit, only allow you to bring a small personal item onboard for free….
Traveling with charging cords is just a fact of life. Between your laptop, smartphone, tablet, electric toothbrush, smartwatch, and any variety of other products that require some electrical juice, a pocket full of tangled cords isn’t just a likelihood, it is an inevitability. It is enough to make the organization-freak side of anyone tense up….
Camping is a fantastic summer and fall activity. All you need is a tent, a sleeping bag, and some kindling for a roaring fire. You can reconnect with nature, stargaze, and cook your meals right over an open flame. For many, rustic camping sounds like a fantastic time, but for others, it sounds like an…
Flying is often a necessary part of travel. But with shrinking seats, luggage restraints, and pay-to-play perks, it often isn’t the most fun experience. While you can use a travel credit card to upgrade your experience (hint: check out the best credit card sign up bonuses that are currently available – including opportunities to earn…
If you are an NFL fan, or even if you are a professional sports fan in general, you may be aware of a new and extremely limiting bag policy. Basically, unless your belongings are held in a clear bag, you cannot bring them in to a professional game. The same holds true at larger concert…