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You’ve Probably Overlooked These 7 Credit Cards (But You’ll Want Them for the Perks)
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You’ve Probably Overlooked These 7 Credit Cards (But You’ll Want Them for the Perks)

I've logged countless miles, crossed off destinations from bucket lists, and collected stories like souvenirs—all thanks to the strategic credit card game. Before you yawn and hit snooze, hear me out: Not all cards are created equal, and the seven on this list are the unsung heroes in the travel realm. Unlike that run-of-the-mill plastic in your wallet, these gems offer rich rewards, whether you're savoring street food in Bangkok or catching the Northern Lights in Iceland.

The Best $16 Travel Item I’ve Ever Bought (And Still Use Years Later)
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The Best $16 Travel Item I’ve Ever Bought (And Still Use Years Later)

Traveling light is an extreme sport. Anyone who’s ever found themselves sitting on a suitcase at 2 a.m. before a 6 a.m. flight—desperately trying to zip it shut over what felt like a harmless collection of ‘essentials’—knows the pain. I’ve been there. I’ve also been the person pulling a pair of wrinkled pants out of a crammed backpack in the middle of a layover lounge and questioning all my life decisions.

I Started a “Trip Smells” List—And It’s the Most Powerful Thing I’ve Kept
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I Started a “Trip Smells” List—And It’s the Most Powerful Thing I’ve Kept

If you’d told me five years ago that I’d be hoarding scent memories in a Notes app doc titled “Trip Smells,” I would’ve laughed, politely, and then asked if you needed directions back to Pinterest circa 2013. But here we are. And I mean this in the least woo-woo way possible: starting that list has become one of the most grounding, emotionally rich, and creatively rewarding travel habits I’ve ever picked up.