Gear

The holiday season has begun. If you’re not ready yet, don’t fret. We’ve updated our annual best traveler gifts guide for the coolest and most unique gifts for the traveling friends and family in your life. From portable travel trays to toys and tech, flying machines and gifts that give back, we know that you’ll find something special in this gift guide for jet-setting families and travelers. Gift Guide for Jet-Setting Families Gifts for Traveling Kids Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy. For…

Let’s talk delicates, shall we? How do you keep your underwear, swimsuits, baby and fitness clothes clean on the road? It’s not always easy, especially without ready access to laundry facilities or wash and fold services. I’m a huge minimalist packing advocate, and that’s only possible when you’re committed to some self service laundry work during your trip. I’ve tweaked my systems over the years, but am very happy to report that I’ve found a fabulous new addition to my…

The holiday season has begun. Are you ready? If not, no worries! We’ve spent months on a global search for cool and unique gifts for the traveling friends and family in your life. From magazines with a twist to insta-cameras, toys and tech, flying machines & gifts that give back, we hope you’ll find something special in our very own crave-worthy Gift Guide for Travelers. Gifts for Traveling Kids Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy. For the traveling teething baby on your lap or…

Over the course of many summers, my kids lived in their Crocs. The blue, classic Crocs clogs were part of the ‘summer swimming apparel support crew’ as I called it. This supply bag included quick-dry towels, goggles, and swim caps. The Crocs were always scattered poolside at practices, and did double-duty as playground and street shoes during the summer months. As a mother, I appreciated the light yet durable footwear that could withstand the wear and tear the active play…

A lifetime of travel has taught me a few important life lessons. One of the most critical is that comfort on the road is no small deal. Finding the best shoes for travelling is a big factor in achieving a level of comfort that will keep you going down miles of cobblestone alleyways or theme park streets on your travels. While they may not be the only shoes to grace your feet on a given journey, Birkenstocks should become your go-to travel shoe. Overall…