As someone who was battling and losing to the effects of cross-country travel recently, the idea of jumping into the shower and cleaning off the bothersome lethargy of jetlag sounds like a dream come true...

• Seagate Wireless Plus
• $199.99 (Amazon)
• Seagate 
I don't know about you, but my apartment has become the nexus of a small galaxy of wireless devices: smartphones, tablets, and our pair of laptops all storing a gigantic library of files, songs, and photos between the two of us. We can't take it all with us when we travel, but the Seagate Wireless Plus drive makes it easy for both of us to untether ourselves from our respective wired backup external drives when we're traveling together, providing a spacious 1TB of shared media storage wirelessly for up to 10 hours. As the name implies, this compact drive creates its own wi-fi network, can stream up to three devices at once, and is Airplay compatible, offering the unplug-go-and-connect utility for collaboration, work, or entertainment without wires or cables.

When the bone-chilling winds howl and the snowfall persists without end in sight, it's easy to begin daydreaming about a holiday to somewhere warmer. Now is a pleasant (and more affordable) time to visit Los Angeles, a city where winter means low 70 degree weather with evenings warmer than my daytime temperatures. But with its massive sprawl and distinctively different neighborhoods, cracking the City of Angels can be tough for a first time visitor. But it's never been easier when loaded up with apps on your smartphone to help you navigate LA's freeway arteries, discover her best eateries, and experience the sights and sounds beyond the typical... More

I recently stopped at a few garage sales, scoring a pack of sparkly pipe cleaners for a young friend at one, perusing the books at another. As I went to pay for my selection- The Night Kitchen, in Spanish- the woman running the sale looked at me and said, "Oh, you're a teacher!", and I thought, "Only in San Francisco would a 32-year old woman buying children's books and art supplies be assumed to be a teacher rather than a mother.." More

Lovely prints and soft fabrics make for some unexpectedly nice sleeping bags. They might not be great for serious camping, but they're perfect for wherever else your travels may take you, or for extra guests. More

I love anything that reveals this world of ours in new ways, giving a hint at all the mysteries and magic going on all around us. Gorgeous handmade, lasercut, Baltic birch topographical maps of lakes combine that love with my affection for wood and prettiness.. More

Besides making sure we've packed enough outfits for social and business occasions, double-checking our flight info, and verifying accommodations, a great deal of energy and attention is spent making sure our tech devices and services are also ready for any trip away from home. From killing an 8 hour layover at an airport, to blocking out sounds while onboard a flight, to making sure you've got all your chargers for the myriad of devices you might be hauling here to there, there's plenty to worry about these days besides making sure you remembered toothpaste and matching socks!

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