Travel
4 scrappy tips I use to survive cellular deadzones when I travel
Summary Be sure to cache offline maps, bookings, and itineraries not just for the places you’re headed, but anywhere cell signal might be weak or absent. Download any music, videos, and podcasts you might want well in advance of any trip. Don’t overload your storage, but don’t give yourself too little content to stave off…
9 Best Hotel Rewards Programs for Elevating Your Next Stay
Joining a hotel’s rewards program can feel like being admitted to an exclusive club. By frequently staying at a particular brand’s hotels, you can accrue points that are redeemable for all kinds of perks, including free or low-cost room upgrades, a meal on the house, and even a free night’s stay. Choosing the best hotel…
This handheld car vacuum made my travel cleaning a breeze
Summary The Hedgehog TurboVac is a versatile, portable 3-in-1 device for cleaning, inflation, and blowing air, ideal for outdoor adventures. Compact and lightweight at 11.8 oz, the TurboVac runs for 15–30 minutes on a USB charge, delivering up to 14 kPa of suction power. TurboVac’s sleek design, extensive accessories, and travel case make it a…
Beyond the Speed of Sound: The Future of Ultra-Fast Passenger Travel
Issue: 136. Subscribers: 66,143 The charm of supersonic passenger travel didn’t end with Concorde’s retirement in 2003. Today, aerospace startups and giants alike chase ambitious dreams of passenger flights that exceed the speed of sound, connecting continents in mere hours or even minutes. But what does this resurgence mean for venture investors? By the way,…
The best travel deals to shop ahead of Prime Day 2025
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsBest Prime Day travel experience dealBest luggage dealBest travel accessory dealBest charging dealBest noise-cancelling headphones dealBest tablet deal Amazon Prime Day is coming in hot (formally July 8 through 11) and one seasonally appropriate category that’s already popping off weeks before the official event is travel deals….
Netflix’s science fiction romance Our Times breaks the time travel movie rules
From The Flash to Avengers: Endgame to 2002’s The Time Machine, time travel movies often follow characters hoping to prevent a present personal tragedy or larger calamity by tweaking some event in the past. The sweetly funny Our Times, now streaming on Netflix, breaks that mold by sending its characters to the future and focusing…
This Compelling Time Travel Adventure Is A Must-Play
Seven years ago, Wadjet Eye Games released Unavowed, a point-and-click adventure that took the industry by surprise. Incorporating ideas from BioWare RPGs, this was a game in which the companions you took with you for any mission changed not only how the puzzles were solved, but how the story was told. It was magnificent, and…
The 22 Best Portable Chargers for All Your Devices
Sharge Flow Mini Photograph: Simon Hill Other Portable Chargers We Tested There are so many portable chargers out there. Here are a few more we like that just missed out on a place above for one reason or another. Sharge Flow Mini for $19: With a similar design to Anker’s Nano Power Bank above and…
Cabin Luggage: A Journey of Transformation and Travel Tips
Introducing Mr. Atul Gupta the Cofounder of Arista Vault, an experienced traveler whose insatiable wanderlust originates from his frequent professional journeys. Atul is a regular business traveler who takes quick flights to go to important meetings and conferences. With his heavy and hard-to-carry cabin luggage, Atul was having trouble adjusting to the challenges it brought…
8 Best JRPGs With Time Travel
One of my favorite themes in any work is time travel, whether it’s jumping from the past to the future or even dealing with alternate timelines. Consequently, I also love games that embrace this theme, especially JRPGs. However, I recognize that it’s rare for a game to nail the theme appropriately, both narratively and in…