Since we already talked about how backpacks aren’t necessarily the slacker bags they once were, we tried to approach this as more of a probing to see whether and when it’s necessary. You see them in the airport, on the street, and on the train. Their advocates are fiercely loyal. We’ve even addressed the appropriateness […]
Traveling is not all happy trails when accidents happen. Spilling coffee on your suitcase as you hurry toward your gate can create quite a mess. It’s also not pleasant to retrieve your luggage from the carousel and discover some strange stain on its exterior, like grease or who knows what. While you probably won’t have […]
In the food world, it’s said that we eat with our eyes first. The same could be said when purchasing luggage: we are attracted to a bag because of its looks before we consider the merits of its construction. Today, I want to highlight some of the fabrics used in the TravelPro lines so that […]
It can happen when you least expect it or you can discover it when you’re retrieving it from the baggage carousel, but no matter how it happens, a broken suitcase has the potential to severely impact your travel experience. With a little bit of resourcefulness, you can get through your trip and back home. Here […]
As if air travelers don’t have enough things to keep track of when navigating an airport terminal, a recent report now suggests you need to be aware of potential hackers trying to access your flight reservations and other private information from your seemingly innocuous luggage tag. The six-digit identification number located on your boarding pass, […]
Business travel is starting to increase again after the Great Hiatus, but many companies are still expressing concerns about exposing their employees to unnecessary risks when it comes to traveling. This has led to the decline of in-person conferences, and face-to-face meetings, forcing workers to use video conferencing. While business travel levels won’t reach 2019 […]
Summer is upon us and many of you will soon hit the airport, anxious to arrive at your dream vacation. Whether you’re traveling for fun, business or a bit of both, Smarter Travel recently offered a few simple tips that can help make you reach your destination calm and ready to relax or pumped for […]
When you’re in the market for a backpack or a classic business brief, there’s no one “best” choice for you. The best choice for you will be determined through your own personal preference. Backpacks are still fairly popular, especially among Millennials. Many business users enjoy the hands-free flexibility the shoulder straps provide. However, there are […]
With so many options for people to enjoy the world outside of their homes these days, a frequent traveler lifestyle is obtainable and affordable like never before. Rather than treating vacations as a once-a-year event beyond expensive stays at hotels and strict itineraries for short trips, you can travel regularly and frequently with a manageable […]
Being a digital nomad can be fun and rewarding, but like every other job, you need the right tools to be able to do the work. We already touched on all the different tools, including software, that it takes to be a digital nomad. But we wanted to focus more on the hardware you need […]