Category: Travel Product Reviews

Gearing up for your next big adventure? My travel product reviews are aimed to guide you to the products that will maximize your travel enjoyment. From the latest luggage and travel accessories to WiFi hotspots and more, I provide first hand user reviews you can trust.

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AAA Review: Is AAA Worth It in 2025?
When I turned 16 years old and got my driver’s license, one of the gifts my father gave me was a AAA (American Automobile Association) membership. In 2013, following a short lapse in membership, my wife and I decided that our road-tripping ways would make having AAA a smart idea. However, with other automotive assistance...
Halfday Garment next to Moderne Gentlemen Travel Duffle
Travel Tuesday: Moderne Gentleman vs. Halfday - Comparing the Garment Duffles
Last week, I shared a look at the Moderne Gentleman Travel Duffle. As you may have noticed, that bag bears some resemblance to the Halfday Garment Duffle, which I previously reviewed. Given that natural comparison, I figured that a deeper dive into the matter was warranted. Fair warning: while these two bags may be similar...
grey Moderne Gentlemen Travel Duffle Bag
Travel Tuesday: Moderne Gentleman Travel Duffle Bag Review
As someone who not only travels with some frequency but also enjoys reviewing products, I'm always on the lookout for interesting travel accessories and the like. That's why I was excited when I found the clever Halfday garment duffle a few months ago. Well, after seeing that review, the people at Moderne Gentleman reached out...
Chris Broad holding Abroad in Japan
Travel Tuesday: "Abroad in Japan" Audiobook Review
More than a decade ago, Chris Broad moved to Japan and started his cleverly named YouTube channel Abroad in Japan. Now, Broad has penned a new book of the same name that chronicles his time in the Land of the Rising Sun. As a fan of Broad's videos, I was excited to discover that he'd...
Curb taxi app
Travel Tuesday: Curb App Review — Trying the Cab Service in Chicago
When I was in New York last year, it was the first time in a long time that I remember being in a taxi (as opposed to a rideshare like Uber or Lyft). During that ride, I saw an advertisement for an app called Arro, which I then used to hail a cab later in...
two woman looking at a CLEAR kiosk
CLEAR Review: How the Biometric Program Saves You Time in Line
Over the past few years, you may have noticed the service CLEAR growing in prominence. Between its recent partnerships with American Express, its Health Pass being employed by several entities during the pandemic, CLEAR kiosks arriving at more locations, and the company going public, CLEAR is kind of having a moment. So, what exactly is...
Away Hanging Toiletry Bag
Travel Tuesday: Away Hanging Toiletry Bag Review
As a frequent (or frequent enough) traveler, you quickly learn that investing in the right luggage can make a big difference to your experience. Not only do you want something that will hold up to the impacts of travel but can also hold all of your essentials in an organized manner. However, it occurs to...
three RSVLTS shirts
Travel Tuesday: Why I Love RSVLTS Shirts for Travel
I'll admit that I am not the snappiest dressier by any means. In fact, my style is not only simple but hasn't changed in 20 years or so. Thus, the vast majority of my wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Nevertheless, there are times when I need to dress it up a bit —...
Scrubba Travel Wash and Dry Kit
Scrubba Review: Gimmick or Travel Essential?
For as much as I love traveling, there are a few amenities of home that I miss while away. Among them is the ability to do laundry — something that's especially relevant in today's climate. It seems that my wife feels the same way considering that, a few years ago, she began the habit of...
Wally's gas pumps
Travel Tuesday: Wally's — Is the Mega Gas Station Better than Buc-ee's?
A few months back, I shared my experience visiting a Buc-ee's for the first time when on a road trip to Florida. Well, this past weekend, my wife and I headed up to Chicago for C2E2. Along the way, we noticed a large gas station called Wally's, which seemed to share some traits with the...
Aeropress Go and cup
Travel Tuesday: Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press Review
When my wife and I are traveling and working, one of the biggest considerations is how we're going to get our morning coffee. It's not even like we're big caffeine addicts or need our java to function, but coffee has become something we look forward to enjoying every morning as we settle into our day....
demostrating the Quikflip Hero Hoodie converting to a sack
Quikflip Hero Hoodie Review — A Clever Piece of Travel Apparel?
When packing for a trip, there are a few things I can’t leave home without. At the top of the list (among the numerous chargers and cables I need for my various devices these days), is a comfortable hoodie. Not only is this a must while flying or driving but is also something I end...
Featured Articles
Travel Tuesday: Delta's New "Extra" Fares Join "Classic" Options
In marketing, there's the "good, better, best" concept. For example, think of how Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic are all different brand tiers of one company or how Apple has a budget iPhone 16e, the standard iPhone 16, and then the top-end iPhone 16 Pro. Well, it now seems as though Delta is taking...
I've Racked Up $75 in Free Starbucks from This App
A few months ago, I came across an ad on Instagram that said I could get free Starbucks each week just for 1) being a homeowner and 2) having good credit. Naturally, I was skeptical. In fact, although I started to fill out the information needed to get this deal, I put it aside for...
PupRing Review: Is it Legit? Worth It?
Since my wife and I got our dog Rigby, we've slowly but surely come to fit every stereotype of a modern pet owner. Yes, 90% of the photos on my phone are of her. My wife and I constantly send each other videos of dogs that remind us of Rigby. And somehow our dog spends...
Apple Card is Adding an Uber Perk (While Losing Another Benefit)
For months, Apple Card customers and observers have been waiting for updates on the card's future. After all, reports that the tech company and Goldman Sachs have been looking to end their partnership have been swirling for some time. Plus, if/when the product does change hands, it's expected that some major adjustments to its offerings...