The goal: One pair of shoes. From the TSA line to a Michelin dinner to a 10km walk. 1. Vivobarefoot Gobi III The Barefoot Choice. Zero drop, wide toe box, leather style. Packs completely flat. 2. Cole Haan Zerogrand The Hybrid. Dress shoe upper, sneaker sole. Ultra-light and office appropriate. 3. Vessi Cityscape The Waterproof. … Read more
Cotton kills. Polyester stinks. Merino wool is the cheat code for one-bag travel. It regulates temperature and resists odor for days. Why Merino? Odor Resistance: Wear a shirt for 3 days. No smell. Really. Thermo-regulation: Keeps you cool in heat, warm in cold. Quick Dry: Wash in the hotel sink, dry by morning. Top Picks … Read more
Silence is the ultimate luxury at 30,000 feet. We tested the flagship ANC headphones to see which one actually drowns out the crying baby in 4A. The Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5 Verdict: The king of silence. The ANC is adaptive and eerily good. Battery life (30h) survives the longest haul. Pros: Class-leading ANC, lightweight. Cons: Doesn't … Read more
We test the top 3 hard-shell carry-ons for 2026. Is the Rimowa Classic still the king, or has the DTC disruptor Away stolen the crown? 1. Rimowa Original Cabin ($1,430) The Icon. Indestructible. Heavy. It dents, it scratches, and it looks better for it. The Rolls Royce of carry-on luggage. Pros: Status symbol, lifetime durability, … Read more