The Oracle Recommends…
Traveling the world is GREAT but taking the stress out of the trip, is even better. Here you’ll find travel gear, travel hacks and even books and movies that make you feel like you had a vacation. Join us as we unpack all that the Oracle recommends!
Travel Gear
Trust us, you NEEEED some Packing Cubes
I’m sure you’ve read this in many a travel article but let me say, they WORK! Think of them as a dresser in your suitcase that lets you pack way more than you could without them.
Comfortable & Stylish Shoes for Women
It doesn’t matter how cute they are, if they hurt your feet you DON’T bring them when you travel. I’ve had these for a few years now and walked for miles!
Comfortable Walking Shoes for Women
Comfortable enough to run in and cute enough to pair with a skirt. And believe it or not, they’re machine washable! These are a travel MUST!
Comfortable & Stylish Shoes for Men
Bringing these along will let you head to the beach or to the theater. Talk about versatile!!
Banish Blisters & Chafing with Body Glide
This product is sold in sports stores for runners. It’s designed to prevent chafing. I use it on my feet every single time I wear shoes without socks. I use it even when I’m at home and running errands. After all, there is no glory in have blisters!
Have a “to go” kit for toiletries
Get a travel toiletry bag and fill it with things that you use every day. I was resistant at first because I thought, “hey, I’m not a billionaire! I don’t need an extra deodorant. I’ll just take mine.” This was until I forgot my deodorant and had to do an emergency run to a Duane Reed in NYC.
For Digital Nomads, the Oracle Recommends…
Get a Travel Monitor
If you have a laptop, that’s good. But having a travel monitor with your laptop is EVEN better. Here are some things to consider:
- Weight – The lighter the better, since you’ll be carrying with you around the world.
- Power and video connections – Many travel monitors run on USB3 for both power and video connections. Before you buy one, make sure that’s compatible with your laptop. If not, you’ll need one that has a power supply and an alternate video cable like HDMI.
It’s okay if you want to get the ones that make you look like you’re directing traffic on a runway but I’ve opted for the AirPods from Apple. They are low profile and their noise cancelling game is strong. They let my family live their normal lives while I pretend to be a professional business person
You DO NOT want to risk having your livelihood in a checked bag that gets tossed in the belly of a 737. You also do not want to carry a 25 pound bag around an airport. I just picked up this gem. It’s lightweight and can stack on my checked bag
Nothing will bring on carpel tunnel faster than typing for days on end on a straight laptop keyboard. Not to mention what will happen to your mental health if you try to use the built in eraser style mouse. Get a wireless mouse and keyboard and don’t forget to pack an extra pair of AA batteries.
Where to Eat, Drink and Stay
Want our recommendations for big cities? Check out our city guides for:
- Where to stay
- Where to eat
- Where to have an adult beverage
- What to do while you’re there
- And travel tips for that town
Heading somewhere and have questions? Contact us! We’d love to help.