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Why I Always Travel With a Cheap HDMI Cable
A journey away from home is a lot more fun when you get a good night’s rest. But I’m the kind of person who likes to fall asleep to familiar TV shows and movies, so I always bring a cheap HDMI cable on vacations and work trips. An HDMI Cable Lets Me Take Control of Any TV Despite the global…
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I Tried 7 Products Designed to Make Solo Travel Less Scary
Solo travel is something I’ve wanted to try for a long time, but I’ve been afraid to. From movies like “Taken” that show women being kidnapped for sex trafficking to horror stories on social media about the terrible experiences women have had while abroad, it’s hard not to be a little fearful. Anytime I mention wanting to travel alone to…
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CR’s 3 Top Picks for Travel Systems
Consumer Reports tested 17 travel systems, from Bob Gear to UppaBaby, assessing the strollers for ease of use, safety, and maneuverability, and the car seats for crash protection, ease of use, and vehicle fit. The three travel systems that impress our testers the most are our Top Picks for Travel Systems for 2025. CR’s Top Pick for Travel Systems, below,…
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The Best Travel Deal Websites to Find Cheap Trips in 2025
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Finding great travel deals is a skill, but it’s one that can be honed—if you know where to source a bargain, can be patient and flexible, and if you know you can take advantage of the 24-hour free federal cancelation…
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AliExpress is celebrating its anniversary with massive savings on electronics, gaming gear, toys, travel essentials and more
Since its launch back in 2010, AliExpress has grown into one of the biggest online marketplaces in the world, offering an enormous range of affordable items along with significant price reductions on in-demand products from major brands. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, AliExpress is throwing an epic sale that will see prices slashed on a wide variety of goods, including…
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Best Dog Harnesses and Carriers for Travel
We’ve all been stopped at a red light and looked over to see the cutest dog ever sticking their head out of the car window next to us or excitedly leaping from the back seat to the passenger seat. But experts warn against giving your dog free rein in your car because doing so can be risky for your dog…
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These Mistakes Can Let Other People Cancel Your Travel Booking
Booking travel isn’t usually done in a state of calm. You’re trying to match the cheapest flights and hotel dates, juggle transport connections, and in the worst-case scenario, coordinate with a number of travel companions with different opinions. Amongst all of this, it’s easy to make mistakes. One Typo Could End Your Vacation Early We all know to carefully check…
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Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Are a Risky Way to Pay for Travel
The buy now, pay later industry is best known for its no-interest, no-fee “pay-in-four” loans, which consumers pay back in four installments over about two months. Because pay-in-fours don’t require the kind of “hard” credit check that can affect one’s credit score, these loans are often approved in seconds. Buy now, pay later companies also offer more conventional loans that…
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Why I Love My Travel Drawer (and What I Put In It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I first heard of a “travel drawer” right here on Lifehacker, where Kristin Wong wrote about the idea in 2016. I mentally rolled my eyes. Setting aside a whole drawer just for things you only use on a trip? But now I have one, I love it, and I’ll tell…
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Tushy Travel Bidet Review | Portable, Handheld Bidet
The $25 Travel Bidet is a collapsible 11-fluid-ounce silicone bottle. When collapsed, it is about 2.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall. When fully expanded, it is 5.75 inches tall. The bidet comes with a small black pouch for storage and a carabiner to attach it to your bag. Before you enter a bathroom stall, you unscrew the top, expand…
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