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Musical ears

November 27th, 2008

Ever listened to a tune that you couldn’t get out of your head?  Well the geniuses at Earworms found that music acts as a catalyst for the memorization of words and anchors new vocabulary deep in your long-term memory. Earworms took this theory and applied it to languages, partnering with Berlitz they developed a series [...]

First class in coach

November 20th, 2008

With the PB Travel 1st class kit you could be living like 1st class in good old coach.
The kit includes a pair of disposable socks along with a blanket & eyemask. The super soft fleece blanket is easy to care for as it is machine washable and dries in 10 minutes.
Living like a chosen folk will [...]

3-in-1 bag

October 30th, 2008

A versatile alternative to the traditional carry-on bag, this 3-in-1 duffle is a great way to get organized for your flight.  Since the bag splits and becomes three, it makes for 3 mini daypacks as well.
Available at Kangaroom.com for $49.99

Get your clean on!

October 23rd, 2008

One of the best ways to not get sick when you travel is to wash your hands on a regular basis…..but when you are on the road, bathrooms are not always easy to come by. 
Cue Jao…..the first “upscale” antibacterial that is an instant disinfectant and aromatherapy boost in one.
Jao kills germs and freshens hands with [...]

Be safe

October 9th, 2008

 
I never trust those hotel room safes. I’ve heard too many stories of people that have had stuff stolen from them. 
So what can you trust?  How about your own, travel safe.  I came across this diversion safe that looks like an Aquafina water bottle.  The bottom of the bottle even has real water to throw [...]

Luggage obesity

October 2nd, 2008

Does this scenario sound familiar to you: walking up to the check-in counter at the airport, your palms are sweating, you feel the anxiety creeping it’s way through your body….all because you know your suitcase is too heavy and you think it might be over the weight limit….and you are afraid the airline employee is [...]

Sleep easy

September 25th, 2008

The U-shaped travel pillow has been re-invented…..for the better.
The TravelRest is an ergonomically shaped travel pillow that works with the natural way you sleep in a chair…..if you can consider sleeping in a chair natural!
Unlike the U-shaped pillows that push your neck forward, the TravelRest lets you comfortably sleep with your head supported to the side.
I used [...]

Brewing in the bath…

August 28th, 2008

I love taking baths, but I don’t like lugging around a bucket of bath salts with me on vacation.  
Plus I like the ones that have dried petals in them….and there is no way I am spending my vacations cleaning a hotel bathtub!
If you are a bath-aficionado like me, then I have a solution…..herbal bath tea.
The [...]

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