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Packing Is So Much Easier With These Carry-Ons
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Packing Is So Much Easier With These Carry-Ons

Be the envy of your gate.
The Best Weekender Bags Are Genuinely Cute and Hold Everything You Need
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The Best Weekender Bags Are Genuinely Cute and Hold Everything You Need

Still hauling everything in that old Vera Bradley? This one’s for you.
10 Comfortable Travel Outfits to Wear on Your Next Trip
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10 Comfortable Travel Outfits to Wear on Your Next Trip

Approved by flight attendants and SELF staffers.
SELF Editors’ Favorite Travel Essentials for Truly Long Days
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SELF Editors’ Favorite Travel Essentials for Truly Long Days

Make the journey worth the destination.
How to Survive a Friends’ Trip&-and Actually Stay Friends
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How to Survive a Friends’ Trip—and Actually Stay Friends

So you don’t suffer the same fate as that one “White Lotus” trio.
7 Ways to Ease Flight Anxiety, According to Experts
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7 Ways to Ease Flight Anxiety, According to Experts

Recent headlines may be fueling your fears—try these tips for staying calm.
The Very Best Gifts for Road Trippers, Jet-Setters, and Backpackers
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The Very Best Gifts for Road Trippers, Jet-Setters, and Backpackers

These travel-friendly presents will make their next adventure so much easier.
There’s a Reason You Always Seem to Get Sick When You Have Time Off
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There’s a Reason You Always Seem to Get Sick When You Have Time Off

Your body isn’t just conspiring to ruin your vacation—promise.
7 Travel Backpacks That Hold a Ton Without Straining Your Shoulders
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7 Travel Backpacks That Hold a Ton Without Straining Your Shoulders

Daypacks, carry-ons, and expandable designs for wherever your next adventure takes you.
I Couldn’t Sleep on Planes Until I Found This Travel Pillow

I Couldn’t Sleep on Planes Until I Found This Travel Pillow

It can’t stop your neighbor from hogging the armrest—but it can help you drift off in the air.
I Tried Apple’s New Motion Sickness Feature and Risked Puking So You Don’t Have To
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I Tried Apple’s New Motion Sickness Feature and Risked Puking So You Don’t Have To

It’s called Vehicle Motion Cues, and here’s how it works in theory—and reality.
3 Simple Tips to Ward Off Travel Constipation and Poop Freely on Vacation
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3 Simple Tips to Ward Off Travel Constipation and Poop Freely on Vacation

Because no one wants to spend their time in paradise straining on the toilet.
I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel
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I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel

These tips can help ensure you don’t bring any unwanted souvenirs home with you.
How to Maintain Some Semblance of a Health Routine on Vacation
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How to Maintain Some Semblance of a Health Routine on Vacation

Yes, letting loose is the whole point, but you still want to feel good on your trip—and when you get home.
6 Things You Should Never Do During Really Bad Airplane Turbulence
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6 Things You Should Never Do During Really Bad Airplane Turbulence

These common mistakes can turn a scary situation into a dangerous one.
How to Avoid Fighting With Your Family on Your Summer Vacation
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How to Avoid Fighting With Your Family on Your Summer Vacation

Whether you’re going on a proper trip together or planning a hometown visit, here’s how to stay calm(ish).
5 Ways to Make Car Rides a Little Easier If You Have Back Pain
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5 Ways to Make Car Rides a Little Easier If You Have Back Pain

Because bumper-to-bumper traffic can be excruciating enough.
How to Fly On a Plane Without Wrecking Your Back
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How to Fly On a Plane Without Wrecking Your Back

From booking tips to packing strategies, here’s exactly how to have a more comfortable flight.