Travel is exciting, but it’s also a headache. God help you if you’re traveling for work. Organizing appointments, keeping tabs at home and with the office, and just managing to know where you’re going becomes more difficult when dealing with unfamiliar territory and language barriers. But never fear — all the essential gear you need to keep it together abroad is right here. Happy travels.
Words Without Context
A Notable Quote
“Write a note about something you would normally take a picture of. Notice what words you use to describe it. Jot down your thoughts hurriedly or meaningfully. Underline certain words really hard. Doodle something.”
– Nick Milanes
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince”
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A timeless literary classic, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, is immortalized in every fine detail of IWC’s Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince”: a shining stainless steel 46 mm case and a midnight blue face, inspired by the night skies through which the prince flies; engraved on the back is the prince with his trademark cloak and sword. It’s an appropriately gorgeous watch inspired by such a beloved childhood tale, and one that will keep you traveling smart and organized, no matter how far you roam.
The Must-Have Tech to Keep Your Gadgets Working Abroad
These apps and accessories are designed to make your everyday gadgets work as seamlessly abroad as they do at home — without crippling you with overage charges.
The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey
Everybody needs help when in a foreign place. And there’s no shame in owning a travel guide. In fact, it’s encouraged. Choose one of these guidebooks to be the Virgil to your Dante as you feel your way through a new world.
EDC Upgrade: A Better Pocket Notebook
You jot down notes in your phone because you have to. You jot down notes in a quality pocket notebook because you want to.
How to Charge Your Gadgets Faster and Save Packing Space on the Road
Standard chargers and cables are a waste of wall outlets, bag space and time. Get smart with these charging kits.
Finally — Affordable Luggage We Actually Like
Founded by two Warby Parker execs, Away’s new luggage line is made for people who travel — but don’t want the headache.
Stick with Gmail, But Delete the Gmail App
With over a billion active users, Gmail is the largest email service in the world and 75 percent of its users check their email via their mobile device. That said, it’s not necessarily best to use the Gmail app to access your email.