Savvy Travel Advice
A review of the best travel journals and how to choose the best travel journal for you. We’ll share what to consider when buying a travel journal, including things like size, page count, paper quality, closure types, and sustainability. Then we review a wide selection of different journals for tra... Read More...
We've tested 5 Allbirds styles across 10+ countries since 2021. Here's what works for travel, what doesn't, and which pair we'd buy again.... Read More...
Wondering what gift to buy that traveler in your life? This gift guide highlights travel products made in the USA. Get loads of gift ideas for travelers among our list of American made travel products.... Read More...
An in-depth review of the Plum Guide, a relatively new vacation rental booking website. Our Plum Guide review covers what is Plum Guide, how it works, our personal experiences of using Plum Guide, and tips on booking through Plum Guide. We also note how it compares to other vacation rental websites ... Read More...
We've tested travel tripods across 16 years of professional photography. Here are the best picks for 2026, with field-tested verdicts for every budget.... Read More...
Jess has carried a travel scarf for 15+ years. Our 17 picks from $10 to $400, when to pick a scarf over a wrap, and the best fabric for your kind of trip.... Read More...
We've worn the same travel shoes for 9 years across Iceland, Scotland, Paris, and Kilimanjaro. Here are 28 picks for cities, hiking, snow, and sandals.... Read More...
The ultimate travel gift guide with over 75 gift ideas for travelers suitable for all budgets, travel styles, and occasions chosen by full-time travelers. We provide travel-related gift suggestions to fit almost any gifting situation and also provide tips on how to choose the perfect gift for your f... Read More...
Professional photographer picks the best DSLRs still worth buying in 2026, from budget used picks to the Nikon D850. Includes where to find the best used deals... Read More...
A practical guide to how to do laundry while traveling from frequent travelers. We've put together a guide to washing clothing while traveling for all budgets, whether you are a backpacker or luxury traveler, which covers all your options from hotel services to laundromats to hand washing in the hot... Read More...
A professional photographer picks the best mirrorless cameras for every budget in 2026. Real picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm after 30+ years of shooting.... Read More...
After 15 years of professional travel photography, here are the best compact cameras for 2026. Picks at every budget, plus when your phone is enough.... Read More...
An Essential Guide to Travel Tripods. A travel tripod is an easy way to improve your travel photography. Almost everyone travels with a camera of some sort to capture vacation memories while they travel, whether it be a cell phone, a compact camera, or professional DSLR camera. If you are wanting to... Read More...
We have been filling our home with travel themed decor for years. Here are the maps, globes, and handmade pieces we own and love, plus our top picks by room.... Read More...
We've used the Barcelona Card, Go City Pass, and Articket across multiple trips since 2015. Compare all four Barcelona passes with April 2026 pricing and which is worth buying.... Read More...
We've used the Barcelona pass on multiple trips since 2016. Here's current 2026 pricing, a worked savings example, and when the pass isn't worth buying.... Read More...
Review of FIG Clothing - a Canadian travel clothing company. Finding travel clothing that is both comfortable and stylish can be difficult, and this last year I found both of these qualities in FIG Clothing. FIG Clothing is a Canadian company that specializes in clothing for active women that is app... Read More...
Looking for sites like AirBnb? Here is a list of 25 sites like Airbnb for booking apartments online or listing your own property. Our guide to booking apartments online lists over 20 websites where you can search and book apartments online and find Airbnb alternatives.... Read More...
The ultimate guide to jewelry for travelers! This travel inspired jewelry guide includes over 70 pieces of travel themed jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings, brooches, bracelets, cufflinks, wristwatches, and more. Find the perfect travel jewellery for yourself or find a gift for the travel... Read More...
We've used the London Pass since 2013. This review covers current 2026 prices, a worked savings calculator, and exactly who the pass is and isn't worth it for.... Read More...
Planning a travel themed wedding? Here is all the inspiration you need to plan your own travel themed wedding. Over 100 ideas for travel themed wedding invitations, wedding rings, wedding decorations, cufflinks, table place cards, cake toppers, DIY ideas, wedding favor gifts, and more! Let your love... Read More...
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Best home Wi-Fi routers for 2026: 6 picks across Wi-Fi 7 mesh, single-router, and budget options. Buying advice, FCC rule update, reader FAQs, and tips.... Read More...
Laurence and I have used travel wraps for over 10 years. Our 16 picks from under $20 to premium cashmere, the best for flights, and how to pick the right size.... Read More...
We've used travel routers since 2014. Our 2026 picks across WiFi 7 (Beryl 7, Roam 7), WiFi 6 budget, and mobile hotspot tiers, with VPN performance notes.... Read More...
Ethan and I just invested in our first DSLR camera this summer in preparation for our trip to Africa, and I loved having the opportunity to accessorize it with a fashionable camera strap from iMo. This Hong Kong based company sells cotton tape, neoprene, jacquard, and leather camera straps that can ... Read More...
These colorful handwoven Turkish hammam towels from sorbet ltd have us dreaming of Turkey! Ethan and I have been thinking about visiting Turkey within the next year and we were very delighted to have the opportunity to review a set of sorbet-colored hammam towel handwoven in rural Turkey. These towe... Read More...
Like many women, I have struggled to find a swimsuit that fits me well. Several years ago, I spent one entire summer going through stores' swimwear racks trying to find a one-piece swimsuit that would fit me. I finally gave up as they were all too long for me or just didn't fit my body properly. How... Read More...
Looking for a unique travel accessory? I was really excited when I first heard about the indeegear luggage belt sleeves on Twitter, and am pleased to now have the opportunity to review these unique travel accessories. The sleeves provide an innovative and creative way to not only make your luggage s... Read More...
Lettr is a new modern way to send custom postcards using your phone, tablet, or computer.You use your own photo and write a custom message and then submit it digitally. Then Lettr does the rest: printing, stamping, and mailing it to your loved ones! Lettr allows you to personalize and customize your... Read More...
If you are ever find yourself digging in your luggage or purse for your passport, credit cards, cell phone, or airline tickets, you may be in need of a few PortaPocket travel accessories. These nifty travel accessories are designed to store all your small personal belongings and keep them safe while... Read More...
The Secret Sweater cardigan may be the perfect travel accessory for women looking for a way to layer their clothing without the bulk. It is a lightweight but durable travel sweater that works well as a hidden middle layer of warmth or as a fashionable outer layer. While not created exclusively with ... Read More...
We offer a Airbnb review and our tips and advice for using Airbnb based on our experience using the service for over 8 years to book accommodations around the world. Airbnb is a peer-to-peer booking service for apartments, rooms, and vacation rentals. Using Airbnb to book accommodations during your ... Read More...
