An apparel expert says summer laundry habits can be rough on your clothes. Here are his tips, along with the laundry habits I use to keep my own clothes looking better longer. Summer is hard on clothes. Everything feels like it needs to be washed sooner, especially after a hot day outside or a sweaty…
Recent travel reports point to growing interest in cooler destinations, and trips to Ireland and Sweden show why the shift makes sense. Summer travel used to feel fairly predictable. Book the Italy trip. Dream about Paris. Sweat through a crowded piazza. Pretend you are having a magical time while secretly wondering if your entire outfit…
Some flight attendants say small thank-you bags mean a lot. Others say the habit feels too close to tipping culture. I keep seeing posts about travelers bringing little gifts for flight attendants, and I’ll admit, I’ve always been curious about this. I appreciate flight attendants. I also know their job involves much more than handing…
The 2028 sailing will feature 11 gluten-free dining venues and no gluten-containing products onboard. For most travelers, eating on vacation is part of the fun. For travelers with celiac disease, it can be one of the most stressful parts of a trip. Every meal comes with questions about ingredients and cross-contamination. That’s why a new…
My last Amazon gift card giveaway was such a hit, I couldn’t not do another one. Actually… I’m doing 2! One finished a couple of weeks ago, and the next is starting May 13, 2026! And since I buy a slightly ridiculous amount of stuff on Amazon, I figured this was the perfect excuse to…
I tested Quince’s linen pants, shirts, and maxi dress in real summer weather — then washed everything to see what held up. I owe the Quince linen pants an apology. In my last Quince review, I tried the white linen pants and returned them almost immediately because they were way too sheer. The comments on…
I’ve never been a big hotel-dresser person. Part of that is because I’m convinced I’ll forget something in a drawer and only realize it once I’m already at the airport. I’ll use the hotel closet for things that wrinkle, but otherwise, most of my clothes stay in my bag. Now, a doctor’s viral Instagram warning…
A journalist is testing the “Schengen Shuffle,” a legal slow-travel strategy that requires careful timing, spreadsheets, and a lot of planning. Spending two years in Europe sounds like the kind of thing that would require moving abroad and getting a residency visa. But veteran journalist Shellie Bailey-Shah is testing a different strategy. Bailey-Shah, her husband,…