Travel
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FREQUENT FLYER Behavior
Travel has its own rhythm for me now - the packing, the airport routine, the small rituals that make a long flight feel less like a chore. Below are some of the destinations that stole my heart, airport tips, and the carry-on essentials that live in my bag year-round.
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Brasil
Rio to Trancoso — the beaches, the music, and the long lunches that turn into dinner.
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US
My short list of cities I keep returning to, from NYC weekends to Aspen long weekends.
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Portugal
Pastel tiles, sunset rooftops, and the only Lisbon neighborhood I'd live in if I moved.
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France
The cafés, the markets, and the quiet 6th arrondissement walks I do every Paris trip.
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England
A London long weekend — the hotel, the tea, and the gallery I always make time for.
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Israel
Tel Aviv mornings, Jerusalem afternoons, and the desert nights in between.
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Mexico
Where to stay on the beach side in Tulum, and the cenote day-trip worth the early alarm.
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Costa Rica
Jungle-meets-ocean stays, the surf town to base in, and the wildlife you didn't expect.
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Bahamas
Which island to pick, and the boat day worth planning the whole trip around.
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The list that finally got my carry-on right:
- + A structured carry-on, plus a bag that’s airline pre-approved for the extra space.
- + Compression socks (non-negotiable on anything over four hours).
- + A cashmere travel set in a neutral color — pants and a matching crewneck.
- + A silk eye mask and noise-cancelling headphones.
- + AirPod to plane adapter.
- + Refillable water bottle and electrolyte packets.
- + Travel-size skincare, eye patches, SPF.
- + A fanny pack so I don’t have a heart attack every time I reach for my passport.
- + A leather pouch for chargers, adapters, and extras.
- + A book I’ve been saving — paper, not Kindle.
Airport Tips
Before booking your next trip, take a few minutes to learn the benefits that come with your credit card. Many travel cards include perks like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, CLEAR credits, airport lounge access, hotel credits, travel protections, and no foreign transaction fees - but most people never use them.
If you travel even a few times a year, apply for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR if your card covers them. Add your Known Traveler Number to every airline profile, enable Touchless ID where available, and start paying attention to points and rewards. The savings, time, and perks add up faster than you think.