10 Essentials for Summer Travel

Published on June 24, 2022

No doubt about it – we are traveling in a post-pandemic world differently than we did before.

Some of the changes are small. We’ve needed to replace items, update a few things, and plan for multiple contingencies because things just aren’t going according to plan. The first trip of this year, I did such a poor job of packing, that I had stop by a Target store to buy all sorts of things I missed.

It’s gotten better. We’ve made the conscious choice (and budget decision) to fly business class on long-haul international flights. While it’s certainly more comfortable, and I love a comfortable pod and lie-flat seat, there are other practical reasons for the decision.

If something is going to go wrong, business class passengers have a priority for checked bags, rebooking in the event of a cancellation or delay, and lounge access. While that won’t solve all the problems, it goes a long way in making it more comfortable.

Here are a few more things that are making travel easier for us these days.

Summer Essentials for Travel

Here are our recommendations on products, books, movies, podcasts, websites, and recommendations for summer travel essentials. Make your summer travel simpler, easier, and more fun!

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