We road-test the best travel products, gadgets and trends and give you the honest lowdown.

Energy Chews: Portable, Pocket-Size Pep

Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009

Want to punch up your flagging energy without downing gallons of coffee? Try these bite-size chews — they're like a pocketful of pep Read More »

Top 5 Eco-Friendly Water Bottles

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

The most reliable, durable and environmentally friendly water bottles you can't travel without
Travelers' Aids: Germ Fighting Never Smelled So Sweet

Friday, Dec. 05, 2008

The best advice for staying healthy through cold and flu season? Keep clean hands. Here are seven sweet-smelling ways to disinfect.
The Old Art of Writing Needs a Cool New Pen

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

We've fingered the most unusual, giftable, travel-friendly pens on the market.
Top Treatments for Road-Weary Peds

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

Pamper your tender, tired feet with these remedies, on the road or at home
5 Best Places to Travel in a Recession

Tuesday, Nov. 04, 2008

The financial crisis means that some currencies have suddenly plummeted in value, making expensive destinations surprisingly affordable for Americans
5 Ways to Find an Authentic Ecotour

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

I have always been doubtful of the value of 'ecotourism.' As a concept, it seemed harmless at best, a scam at worst.
Eye Masks: Deep Sleep Prescription-Free

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

To help you achieve total blackout and quality REMs, we've road-tested a variety of eye masks on the market