I am a firm believer that you haven’t truly experienced a new place until you immerse yourself in its local cuisine. Traveling the world means pushing your boundaries and trying new dishes (even if they may be outside of your comfort zone). While you would be hard pressed to try sampling every nation’s famous dishes […]
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The Timbuk2 Bruce Pack is a striking backpack. It is big, it is heavy, and it was designed to be the ultimate bike commuting backpack. However, it’s large main compartment, waterproof exterior, and carry-on compliant size got us thinking. Could the Timbuk2 Bruce Pack bag also be the ultimate carry-on bag, too? Today, we review
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Herschel’s modern take on the rucksack that prioritizes form over function. Herschel knows a thing or two about making stylish bags. Every bag they produce is meticulously designed to look and feel great. The white Herschel Supply Co. tag that adorns all of their bags announces to the world that its wearer cares a great
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A modern duffel bag made of recycled materials for the traveler who appreciates functionality without the fluff. Millican produces their Miles The Duffle Bag in two separate sizes: a smaller 28L bag and a larger 40L bag (both of which are spec’d to be carry-on compliant). This bag is simple & straightforward: one cavernous interior
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Looking for some travel inspiration? Here is a collection of our team’s favorite travel quotes to inspire adventure and spontaneity in everything we do. Support for this site comes from our readers, and this post contains affiliate links. Consider using the affiliate links below to help the StandbyWithMe team continue creating useful content for travelers
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Let’s face it: we all want to find ways to stretch our dollars further while traveling. I don’t care how much money you make or how big your savings account is. Every dollar saved is a dollar you can put towards your next trip. Nonrevs are no exception. We may not have to worry about
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Ask any airline employee for a carry-on bag recommendation and you are bound to be told to avoid one specific type of bag: hard-sided wheeled luggage. Airline employees are all too familiar with stories of broken wheels and cracked plastic from cheaply made hard-sided luggage. These bags are often built with thin polycarbonate material that
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eBags refreshed their Professional Weekender bag and renamed it the Pro Slim Weekender in 2019. I have been a fan of eBags for a while: they produce quality bags at approachable prices for travelers who just want to get out into the world. We reviewed the Pro Slim Weekender after taking it on our October
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Why did I visit Cincinnati? Aside from subpar professional sports teams, you would be forgiven for not knowing much about Cincinnati. I certainly never knew much about this southern Ohio city of around 300,000. Regardless, I knew I would eventually end up visiting one day. Some of my best friends called Cincinnati home at one
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The Chase Sapphire Reserve has been the number one credit card in my wallet over the past 4 years. As a frequent non-rev traveler, I spent most of my weekends away from home. This meant that most of my spend fell under the Sapphire Reserve’s travel or dining bonus categories, which is a great way
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