Travel Products

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Keeping our valuables safe in a “small” way

Spibelt for Travel Safety

Whether I am taking a walk with my dog, going out for a hike or working out at the gym, I am always worried about how to keep my money (and valuables) safe. I don’t want to have to tote around a pocket book or backpack all day, which can be very annoying when I […]

Traveling with your kids just got a little better

Thanks to the National Geographic Almanac

Going on a family vacation is one of the best part of being a parent. All that planning and packing and who’s going to watch the cat and what about the mail and did will fill up the car yet and… well, it can get a little hectic at times but in the end, it’s […]

Pure Water with Every Sip

Testing the Zerowater self-filtering tumbler

Water is essential for the human body to survive. Considering that the body is made up of approximately 65% water, drinking water on a daily basis helps the body function better. More and more people are drinking water daily and they do so in a number of different ways. Bottled water, water filtration systems in […]

Cute as a Bee

I am always fascinated with new inventions, especially those that really make sense. There are so many creative products that I am across in my reviews that I wonder why this hadn’t been invented before. Recently, I had a chance to review a really cute and innovative product that I need to mention to my […]

The Wallet, Deconstructed

A look at the HuMn wallet

  Look at your wallet. Now ask yourself, what does a wallet need to do? It needs to hold your cash and cards securely, in an easy-to-access and organized manner. Now ask yourself what it doesn’t need. What if you can take all that extra stuff away and have a wallet that includes only what […]

Hold On to Your Seat Belts!

Trying out the Seatbelt Bag

Ever wonder what happens to seat belts once a car is retired from its driving days? Ok, probably not, but can you imagine using seat belts from those retired vehicles and making a really super, extra durable custom-made bag? Well, I couldn’t imagine anything like that until I was asked to sample one of these […]

A “First Class” Airplane Nap

A look at the Travelrest Pillow and Blanket

Haven’t you ever just wanted to fly first class in an airplane, just to see what it was like? I sure have, but I just never could seem to afford the ticket. First class isn’t just about the food, free alcohol and wider seats; it’s also about staying warm and cozy while traveling, not just […]

A Different Watch for World Travelers

A Look at the Phosphor Worldtime Watch

Like much of the world, I’ve stopped wearing a wristwatch, instead using my ever-present cellphone as a pocketwatch. It’s not like I don’t like watches, it’s just that I hadn’t found the watch I really like. So when was offered a chance to get a close look at the Phosphor watch, I thought I’d check […]

Keeping My Smart Phone Alive

A look at Fatcat's Powerbar Travel Charger

Ever since I got my smartphone, I’ve been watching the little battery indicator — Will it last unitl I get home?  Do I need to borrow a cable from someone?  What happens if the battery dies before I finish taking the party pictures?  I tried buying an extra large spare battery with extra charge — it didn’t […]

Safe “Under” All Situations

Undergarmets with hidden pockets from Clever Travel Companion

There have been many time in my travels that I was always, and I do mean always, concerned about where to put my money that would keep it safe.   Years ago, I only worried about the cash, and relied on travler’s checks, but now stollen identification papers can be a lot more valuable to a […]