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Read about the latest trends in travel, fashion, and location-independent living.
10 Best Anti-Theft Purses and Travel Bags
For most women who travel, safety is always a top-of-mind concern. This is especially true if you’re embarking on a solo travel adventure. No matter where your travels take you, you want to make sure you (and your belongings) are safe from morning ‘till night. To keep your ID, cards, and other valuables away from prying hands, investing in a quality anti-theft purse is the way to go. (Don’t worry—they make ‘em cute nowadays.) These are our favorite picks for anti-theft travel purses and bags.
How to Live a Life of Travel: 15 Tips to Get You Started
Sick of staring at your travel mood board? This is your year to finally pack it all up and live the life of travel you’ve been dreaming of. If you’re hesitating to take the leap, we’ve got you. These are the top tips to kickstart your location-independent lifestyle.
How to Automate Your Life (So You Can Get Back to What’s Really Important)
As time goes by, the daily drudgery of adulting can sneak up on you. Cooking. Shopping. Bills. Emails. No matter how efficiently you check off your to-do list, those nagging responsibilities somehow always find their way back to you. But today, you’ve got an ally on your side: automation. With the right tools, you can let automation take over the repetitive and the mundane so you have the time, energy, and resources to focus on what truly matters.
11 Best Backpacks with Shoe Compartments in 2025
Even though shoes are a necessary travel item, they tend to take up a lot of space in your bag. That is, unless your bag comes with a designated compartment to store your shoes (and keep them away from your clean clothes). If you’re looking for a smarter way to carry your kicks, keep reading for our recommendations on the best backpacks with shoe compartments included.
11 Best Sleep Aids for Long Flights
Gearing up for a long flight and want to make sure you rest en route to your destination? We’ve found the 11 best in-flight sleep products to help you relax and wake up feeling refreshed (so you can take on whatever the day has for you). From tablets to teas to roll-ons, this list has something for everyone who struggles to sleep while at cruising altitude.
The Golden Handcuffs: How to Break Free
We're about to tackle a concept that's got employees caught in a sneaky financial trap: the infamous golden handcuffs. Picture this: you're lured into staying in a job that might not fulfill you, all because of those shiny financial perks and sweet incentives. We're talking fat salaries, juicy bonuses, stock options, and retirement packages that make your head spin. But here's the catch: these golden handcuffs may look enticing, but they can also keep you from spreading your wings, exploring new career horizons, or taking daring leaps. It's time to unravel the mystery of these glimmering shackles and find a way to break free.
11 Best Hiking Hats for Women
Hiking is an amazing outdoor activity that can be enjoyed all year round in all sorts of different climates and environments. To get the most out of your hiking experience, it’s best to wear protective clothing and accessories that keep you safe from the sun (and other potential hazards out on the trail). Keep reading for our list of the 11 best hiking hats for women, each with its own special features and selling points for you to consider.
13 Best Tablet Crossbody Bags
Tablets are a great product for reading, emailing, web browsing, and taking with you while you travel. That said, if you own a tablet, you’ll need a secure (and stylish) way to carry your device whenever you’re away from home. Enter: crossbody bags. Keep reading for our list of the 13 best tablet crossbody bags for 2025 and beyond.
Girls Glamping Trip: 10 Glamping Ideas for an Unforgettable Trip
For all our high-maintenance friends out there who want to try camping but aren’t quite ready to sleep in a bag on the ground, we’ve got the solution for you. It’s called glamping, and it’s going to be your new favorite way to unwind and relax with the girls. Here are 10 tips to take you from camping to glamping.
Silent Sophistication: The Best Travel Brands for Quiet Luxury
The quiet luxury aesthetic has been gaining a lot of steam these days. Read on to learn what quiet luxury is, and which travel brands best embody this timeless design philosophy.
10 Best Rewilding Retreats for Women
Wellness retreats are the latest trend showing up on our Instagram feeds. But have you heard of a rewilding retreat yet? If you’re looking for a break from your daily routine, a chance to connect with nature, and time to dedicate to your mind, body, and soul, then a rewilding retreat may become your new favorite kind of vacation. Here’s the lowdown on rewilding retreats for women.
11 Best Breathable Underwear That’s Ideal for Travel
It may sound a bit silly, but breathable underwear is definitely where it's at. Especially when you're traveling. After all, who doesn’t want undies that make them feel comfy, soft, and sexy? These are the year’s best picks for cute underwear that breathes.
11 Best Personal Growth Retreats
Going through the motions of your daily life and regular routine can make it even harder to process any trauma you’ve faced in the past. For the opportunity to take time away so you can put all your focus on yourself and your needs, turn to the 6-Day Trauma Healing Retreat, hosted by The Healing Body Method in Costa Rica. During your stay, you’ll get support to deconstruct your trauma experiences so you can get to the root of who you are and find new ways to move forward. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to participate in activities like journal sessions, trauma-sensitive yoga classes, breathwork sessions, water and healing ceremonies, and much more.
10 Best Ayurveda Retreats in 2025
Have you caught the Ayurveda bug yet? If you’re interested in wellness, then you’ve probably heard about this alternative medicine system. Hailing from the Indian subcontinent, Ayurvedic practices include therapies like yoga, meditation, and herbal remedies—which you can explore for yourself on an Ayurveda retreat.
18 Things to Bring on Your Ayahuasca Retreat
An ayahuasca retreat is a transformative and enlightening experience that requires careful preparation. Aside from preparing spiritually and mentally, you’ll want to be sure and pack the right items to enhance your comfort and wellbeing during the retreat. Keep reading for our list of the 18 must-have items you’ll need for a safe and fulfilling ayahuasca journey.
16 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling As A Woman
Traveling the world can be an exhilarating and empowering experience. But no matter where you’re headed or how long you’ll be gone, your safety and well-being should always be a top priority. By adopting a proactive approach and following these essential safety tips, you can enhance your travel experience and ensure a smooth and memorable adventure.
10 Best Packable Down Jackets for 2025
When you’re traveling to a cold climate, you need to pull out the big guns—that is, the big winter coat. But trying to squish your long, plushy winter coat into your carry-on suitcase is easier said than done. What’s a girl to do? Invest in a packable down jacket that will keep you warm without filling up your entire suitcase. These are this year’s best picks.
6 Interesting Solo Travel Statistics for 2025
From the backpacking tales of our parents to the solo adventures embraced by millennials, exploring the world on our own has become a timeless hallmark of travel enthusiasts. Regardless of age, we find ourselves drawn to the allure of solo exploration, driven by the seamless accessibility that modern travel offers. It's not just about the ease of reaching any corner of the globe; it's the enchanting solitude of requesting that table for one and immersing ourselves in foreign surroundings. Relationship status: taken by travel. The appeal of globetrotting alone continues to grow, with Google searches for solo travel tripling between 2015 and 2023. Here are some of our favorite stats on the trailblazers like you who are leading the way.
Zoom in on Wildlife: The Ultimate Guide to the 10 Best Binoculars for Safari
For many, going on safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience … So make sure you don't miss out on any of the action! For a better look at all of nature's wonders both big and small, don't forget the #1 safari trip packing essential: binoculars. Here’s how to find the best binoculars for your safari vacation.
10 Best Brands That Offer Customized & Built-to-Order Luggage
Ah, the dreaded baggage carousel, where you watch dozens of near-identical black suitcases spin around and hope to catch sight of yours despite your bleary, jet-lagged vision. Next time you fly, speed things up at the baggage claim with a customized suitcase that stands out from the crowd. Here's how to find a built-to-order suitcase for 2025.