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Shep McAllister

Shep loves to travel, play tennis, spend time with his three pets, and obsess over his points balances. He was previously the Editor in Chief of Gizmodo Media's The Inventory and Kinja Deals.

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Hydrow Lets You Row Your Way Around the World (Sort Of)

You've likely seen the Hydrow smart rowing machine's commercials, but does it live up to the hype? We weigh in on the rower's pros and cons after six months of near-daily use.

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Ghost Paper Adds An Extra Dimension To Your Travel Journal

Moleskines and Field Notes have long been the go-to notebooks for people on the go, and yes, they’re great notebooks that come in a ton of sizes and colors. But Ghost Paper’s 96-page journal has something those popular brands lack: embossed lines.

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Uniqlo AIRism Might Be The Ultimate Travel Fabric

Uniqlo's ultra-light, sweat-wicking, antimicrobial Airism line is great for hot days at home, and really shines when you need to pack a lot of outfits into a small suitcase.

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You've Got Up To Seven Months to Earn 70,000 AAdvantage Miles

This credit card just launched a limited time welcome offer of 70,000 AAdvantage miles, with no annual fee in the first year. Best of all, you'll have up to seven months to meet the minimum spending requirements.

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Enjoy the Outdoors Any Time With BioLite's Game-Changing HeadLamp

BioLite's thin and comfortable HeadLamp 330 reinvented what a head lamp could be, and is a must-own addition to your camping gear collection.

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3 Ways to Celebrate Your Personal Travel History...And Inspire Future Journeys

Most of us don’t have a single, physical manifestation of our travels in our homes.

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Get Outdoors With a Huge Sale On Hydro Flask Gear

Hydro Flask makes some of the best (and best-looking) vacuum insulated drinkware and soft coolers out there, and the brand just kicked off one of its most wide-ranging sales that we've ever seen.

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This Ingenious Gadget Can Help You Beat Jet Lag, Or Doze Off At Home

Whether you're struggling to sleep at home or adjusting to a new time zone on the road, this travel-friendly gadget can help you sleep.

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Moment's Mother's Day Sale Is Full Of Travel and Photography Steals

Save 25% on a variety of accessories with Moment's Mother's Day sale.

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A Bunch of Chase Cards Just Got Increased Grocery Earnings

Several popular Chase credit cards are awarding bonus points on grocery purchases through the end of June.

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Our Favorite Travel Charger Just Got Even Better

Anker's PowerCore Fusion is a battery pack and a wall charger, and its newest version also includes a fast-charging USB-C port.

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How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Home

Though the event is marked south of the border, particularly in Puebla, it remains a much bigger deal in the US. If you’re keen to keep up the tradition, here’s how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home.

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Your Marriott Credit Card Just Got a Lot More Useful At the Grocery Store

The entire lineup of Marriott Bonvoy credit cards will earn 6x points per dollar spent at grocery stores from May 1 to July 31.

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Reconnect With Friends and Family Around a Homemade Paella

The next time you want to have a pizza night with friends or family at home, consider making it a paella night instead.

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This Rental Car Accessory Is Also Useful Around the House

We've previously identified a handful of inexpensive products that you should always keep in your suitcase for use in a rental car. But assuming that suitcase is going to stay in your closet for awhile, you should probably go ahead and pull out that magnetic dash mount.

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50 Zoom Backgrounds From 50 States

Want to represent your home state during your next Zoom meeting or virtual happy hour? We've rounded up 50 beautiful photos from all 50 states in the U.S., and we even cropped and resized them for you so they'll look as good as possible on your calls.

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Ticket To Ride Is a Board Game and Geography Lesson In One

The Ticket To Ride series of board games aren't just fun; they can also teach you a lot about geography and history while you play.

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Upgrade Your Future Travels With Hyatt's Latest Limited Time Offer

Even if you can't travel right now, the latest World of Hyatt Credit Card offers make it easier to earn elite status for your future adventures.

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Our Favorite Dopp Kit and Travel Blanket Are Both On Sale

Gravel makes our favorite toiletry bags and travel blankets, and they both have rare 20% discounts running right now, for a limited time.

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South African Biltong Is Like Beef Jerky, But Better

Biltong has been a staple snack of South Africa for centuries, but it's just now starting to catch on here in the U.S. Find out how it differs from beef jerky, and order some now to try yourself.

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Revisit Your Favorite Cities With This Gorgeous Etched Glassware

You can revisit your old home towns or favorite vacation destinations with Well Told Designs' gorgeous, etched glasses, which feature maps from dozens of major (and small) cities.

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Get 5 Points Per Dollar On Food Delivery With Your Chase Card

For a limited time, select Chase cardholders can get 5% back, or 5 points per dollar towards future travel with their food delivery purchases.

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Preorder and Save On Gravel's Innovative New Travel System

Gravel's new Travel System incorporates three excellent bags that can be used together, or separately. It won't be out until later this year, but you can preorder it from Kickstarter at a significant discount.

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How To Explore The World From Your Picnic Basket

You can eat just about anything outside and call it a picnic, but an outstanding picnic is something else entirely — it’s a memorable celebration of savory food and appealing surroundings.

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Never Lose Your Keys (Or Your Luggage) With Keysmart Pro

Keysmart Pro doesn't just keep your keys organized; it also makes them easy to find, and packs travel-friendly features like a bottle opener and screwdriver to your keychain.

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