9 Ultra-Packable Winter Shoes and Boots

Shoes can make or break your vacation, especially in winter when you have to contend with cold toes and slippery sidewalks. But winter-ready shoes with sturdy soles, good treads, and cozy liners tend to be bulky, heavy, and hard to pack. Take heart: Packing cold-weather footwear doesn’t have to be this way. The following super

FAA Warns on Exploding Cellphones

Remember those exploding hoverboards , the once-popular self-balancing scooters that most airlines banned late last year due to their proven combustibility? The problem with the hoverboards was pinned on their lithium ion batteries, which were also the culprits in a series of onboard fires that bedeviled early models of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. In yet another

9 Most Stylish Laptop Bags for Travel

Laptop bags aren’t just for the business traveler anymore—and they’re no longer relegated to the humble padded messenger bag. Stylish laptop bags now range from trendy backpacks to designer tote bags, and the best ones will protect your hardware as much as they complement your style. They’re also the best underseat personal item for the

What to Wear on an Active Vacation: An Outfit Guide for Women

Whether you’re going on a trekking trip or visiting a mountain town, casual attire is becoming increasingly popular and stylish—which is a godsend for frequent travelers. The comfortable fabrics and easy-to wash-materials are perfect for those constantly on the move. What to Wear on an Active Vacation Here are seven outfits similar to what I

Alaska Airlines Shrinks Carry-on Bag Sizes

Starting June 4, travelers on Alaska Airlines will face new carry-on bag size limits. The airline says its current carry-on bag size allowance is “larger than most other international and domestic airlines allow” and it wants to “make sure that your carry-on bag will be accepted aboard all the flights within your itinerary. This will help

Those Samsung Smartphones, Still Smokin’

In a blow to smartphone giant Samsung, and a scare for a plane full of passengers, Southwest flight 994 last night was evacuated when a Galaxy Note 7 overheated and began smoking. According to USA Today’s report , the phone in question was a replacement for the owner’s original phone, which was among 1 million

ZANNI Clothing: LBDs Made for Travel

If you’ve ever wondered why someone couldn’t just invent a multi-purpose, comfy, and stylish dress for travel, you don’t have to wonder any longer. ZANNI’s little black dresses are everything you’ve ever wanted in a multi-functional travel dress. Smart Hacks for Hassle-free Travel Learn from the pros with travel tips and tricks that make getting from