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F8 | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 SIOUXCITYJOURNAL.COM 00 1 TRAVEL Sleep collagen shot “I’m horrible at sleeping on planes, so I always get struck down by equally horrible jet lag. I’ve tried all manner of natural, drugstore and prescription sleep and anxiety aids for flying so that I can arrive at least somewhat well-rested. However, I’ve found exactly one product that works for me: Vital Proteins Sleep shots. This thing is the magic bullet. The two-ounce bottle is filled with sleep-producing melatonin, magnesium and GABA, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid to help my skin stay healthy in the bone-dry cabin. — Anne Olivia Bauso, editor at What to Pack Peace of mind “Although I don’t let it stop me from traveling a ton, I often get nauseous on airplanes and in taxis. I usually have Origins Peace of Mind in my purse, which is like a tiny bit of fresh air. It’s basically peppermint oil, and it serves as a refreshing distraction when I apply it to my wrists and temples. I used it just this week on a 24-hour travel day from Cairo to New York City.” — Laura Hinely, senior photo editor at Oyster.com Cocktail kit “Flying and I simply do not get along. No matter how near or far, my anxiety in the air is always through the roof. Recently I’ve been helping myself while 30,000 feet up the old- fashioned way — with an Old Fashioned. A carry-on cocktail kit is an essential item when it comes to having a decent time on a flight. It calms my nerves, and I’m more than willing to splurge on an airplane bottle or two (if I don’t sneak on my own, shhh).” — Tyler Schoeber, production specialist at SmarterTravel Probiotics & Pepto “After getting food poisoning while traveling solo in Mexico, I’ve learned from my errors and now take a couple of preventative measures for every trip. I try to take a probiotic pill every day, but I especially make sure to do so for at least two weeks before an international trip and during my travels. Having a healthy gut with lots of good bacteria is important for staving off contaminated food- and water-induced sicknesses. Additionally, I always have Pepto- Bismol chewable tablets on hand if my stomach starts acting up. I’ve since traveled to Mexico, Thailand and the Dominican Republic without incident, so it seems to be working.” — Lara Grant, editor at Oyster.com Gin Gins “It doesn’t matter how many passport stamps I accumulate, I will never win the battle against motion sickness — that is, unless I come armed with one very powerful weapon: Gin Gins. It’s fairly common knowledge that ginger packs in plenty of anti- nausea benefits, but a round of in-flight ginger ale doesn’t cut it for me — the fizzy beverage contains almost none of the real stuff. Gin Gins are made with real ginger; have no artificial flavors, sweeteners or preservatives; and stave off everything from nausea to migraines. Bonus: Gin Gins can also combat digestive issues, allowing me to indulge in that hearty authentic meal and always settling the score to tummy troubles: 0, Alisha: 1.” — Alisha Prakash, senior editor at Oyster.com Mint Life Savers “My raging motion sickness — by car, air, boat or even inflatable banana — has threatened to keep me grounded, which isn’t an option when my day job is ‘travel editor.’ My solution has been pretty low- key: peppermint Life Savers. So, when it comes to leaving the house on a trip, my last-minute check becomes wallet, passport, keys, Life Savers.” — Maria Teresa Hart, executive editor at What to Pack Relaxation tea “Unfortunately, I’ve been stuck in the dreaded middle seat on a red-eye flight more times than I can count. Fortunately, my latest and greatest trick for getting some shut-eye in less-than-ideal airplane seat conditions is cheap, doesn’t require a prescription and comes in tea-bag form. Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night. It can even help with anxiety if turbulence makes you nervous. Just carry on a tea bag, ask the flight attendant for hot water, and get some much-needed rest.” — Megan Wood, editor at What to Pack ANXIETY WHILE FLYING FOOD POISONING Careful planning “The easiest way to beat jet lag is to consider the timing of your flights if you can be flexible. If you’re going nonstop to Asia, for example, look for a flight that leaves really early in the morning and lands sometime in the evening. Try to stay awake as much as possible on the flight, as this will have you landing at the time of day when your body would naturally be winding down. If you’re heading to Europe or the Middle East, it’s best to fly in the evening. This allows you to board the plane when your body is fatigued and increases the likelihood that you’ll fall asleep for the majority of the flight, putting you on the ground when you’d naturally be waking up (or close to it).” — Kyle Valenta, executive editor at Oyster.com JET LAG MOTION SICKNESS ALISHA PRAKASH | Oyster.com T raveling the world comes with plenty of unexpected, unplanned moments: stumbling upon undiscovered gems, striking up conversations with new friends and encountering spontaneous events on the streets. Of course, this also means there’s a potential for unpleasant surprises, such as food poisoning, motion sickness and never-ending jet lag. But don’t let the unknown deter you from packing your bags. To help conquer the worst of your travel woes, we turned to experts for their tried-and-tested solutions for a number of travel- related maladies. After all, with a limited number of vacation days, it’s important to make every second of your paid time off count. AMAZON.COM PHOTOS Experts share their tips for common vacation maladies GOING PAINS Ultimate dash cam turns vehicle into smart car Think of Owlcam 4G LTE ($349 plus one free year of LTE data) as security that goes where you go. The ultimate dash cam, it provides real-time video protection for people, cars and trucks — and can be installed in about five minutes. As you drive along, Owlcam records everything happening inside the car and out, sending the images to video history, where it remains available for about 14 days (and that can include images of road trip fun). Among its features, Owlcam lets drivers voice-tag specific image clips — very handy if, say, another driver cuts you off. Simply vocalize what is happening and Owl- cam records it and sends the clip to your phone. Other features: Swipe down on the touch screen to turn off the inside camera, or tap the screen to display settings, including brightness, volume and the “tag to create clip” option. Put Owl in guard mode when you park. If anyone tries to break in, a security beacon goes off and floodlights go on. If a would-be vandal enters your car, Owlcam records an image of the person’s face and immediately sends a notification to the driver’s phone. In the case of a crash, a video clip is instantly sent to the driver’s phone, which can then immediately be shared with police on the scene — insurance companies, too. And Owlcam’s 911 Assist’s live op- erator calls Owlcam to see if the driver needs help and sends emergency services. www.owlcam.com Before your next adventure, check out these products that enhance personal, vehicle safety Ready for the ROAD Heavy-duty, multipurpose rescue tool New York City paramedic Avi Goldstein, who founded a com- pany to design and manufacture survival and rescue tools, has in- vented the T3 Tactical Auto Res- cue Tool ($39.99), a device with a spring-loaded steel tip window punch and 440C stainless steel hook blade for seatbelt cutting. Lightweight and compact, it includes an LED light with replaceable batteries and a stainless steel belt clip and heavy-duty nylon belt sheath. The tool works with a steel point shooting out of the window punch to shatter the glass and then retracts automatically. www.statgeartools.com Real-life roadside emergency kit Here is a Roadside Emergency Safety Kit ($39.95) packed with 55 of the most useful and needed items for roadside emergencies. Assembled by Lauren Fix, a nationally recognized and trusted car expert and race car driver,the kit includes 10-gauge booster cable, 2-in-1 screwdriver, cable ties, cloth gloves, flashlight, D batteries, help sign, 24-inch tie-down, rain poncho, emergency document form and a 33-piece first aid kit, all packed in a bright orange bag that is compact and easy to store. Fix also includes a car care guide and FlareAlert, a battery-operated electronic safety flare visible for miles from both the ground and air. www.laurenfix.com TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE PHOTOS KATHY WITT | Tribune News Service Handbag holder keeps items close at hand The patented Car Cache ($19.99) eliminates the distraction and danger of grabbing for items when a purse and its contents spill all over the passenger seat or fly onto the floor at sudden braking. Invented by busy mom Catherine Seifert, this award-winning car handbag holder works like a hammock that fastens between a car’s front seats and behind the center console. The weight of the purse holds it in place within the Car Cache, which also has a pocket to hold an umbrella, gloves, cables and even a smartphone. No need to rummage around for sunglasses or other small items while driving; everything stays organized and accessible. Car Cache is a quick and easy install that requires no tools. Users simply wrap the product’s strings around the console, tighten and tie a knot; clip the carabiners to the headrest posts closest to the doors; and adjust the straps ac- cording to the size of the purse. It also works as a barrier to keep your dog safely in the back seat and not climbing over seats and distracting the driver. www.getcarcache.com Owlcam Car Cache
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TRAVEL
Sleep collagen shot“I’m horrible at sleeping on planes, so I always
get struck down by equally horrible jet lag. I’ve tried all manner of natural, drugstore and prescription sleep and anxiety aids for fl ying so that I can arrive at least somewhat well-rested. However, I’ve found exactly one product that works for me: Vital Proteins Sleep shots. This thing is the magic bullet. The two-ounce bottle is fi lled with sleep-producing melatonin, magnesium and GABA, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid to help my skin stay healthy in the bone-dry cabin. — Anne Olivia Bauso, editor at What to Pack
Peace of mind“Although I don’t let it stop me from traveling a
ton, I often get nauseous on airplanes and in taxis. I usually have Origins Peace of Mind in my purse, which is like a tiny bit of fresh air. It’s basically peppermint oil, and it serves as a refreshing distraction when I apply it to my wrists and temples. I used it just this week on a 24-hour travel day from Cairo to New York City.” — Laura Hinely, senior photo editor at Oyster.com
Cocktail kit“Flying and I simply do not get along. No
matter how near or far, my anxiety in the air is always through the roof. Recently I’ve been helping myself while 30,000 feet up the old-fashioned way — with an Old Fashioned. A carry-on cocktail kit is an essential item when it comes to having a decent time on a fl ight. It calms my nerves, and I’m more than willing to splurge on an airplane bottle or two (if I don’t sneak on my own, shhh).” — Tyler Schoeber, production specialist at SmarterTravel
Probiotics & Pepto“After getting food poisoning
while traveling solo in Mexico, I’ve learned from my errors and now take a couple of preventative measures for every trip. I try to take a probiotic pill every day, but I especially make sure to do so
for at least two weeks before an international trip and during my travels. Having a healthy gut with lots of good bacteria is important for staving o� contaminated food- and water-induced sicknesses. Additionally, I always have Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets on hand if my stomach starts acting up. I’ve since traveled to Mexico, Thailand and the Dominican Republic without incident, so it seems to be working.” — Lara Grant, editor at Oyster.com
Gin Gins“It doesn’t matter how many
passport stamps I accumulate, I will never win the battle against motion sickness — that is, unless I come armed with one very powerful weapon: Gin Gins. It’s fairly common knowledge that ginger packs in plenty of anti-nausea benefi ts, but a round of in-fl ight ginger ale doesn’t cut
it for me — the fi zzy beverage contains almost none of the real stu� . Gin Gins are made with real ginger; have no artifi cial fl avors, sweeteners or preservatives; and stave o� everything from nausea to migraines. Bonus: Gin Gins can also combat digestive issues, allowing me to indulge in that hearty authentic meal and always settling the score to tummy troubles: 0, Alisha: 1.”
— Alisha Prakash, senior editor at Oyster.com
Mint Life Savers“My raging motion sickness —
by car, air, boat or even infl atable banana — has threatened to keep me grounded, which isn’t an option when my day job is ‘travel editor.’ My solution has been pretty low-key: peppermint Life Savers. So, when it comes to leaving the house on a trip, my last-minute check becomes wallet, passport, keys, Life Savers.” — Maria Teresa Hart, executive editor at What to Pack
Relaxation tea“Unfortunately, I’ve been stuck in the
dreaded middle seat on a red-eye fl ight more times than I can count. Fortunately, my latest and greatest trick for getting some shut-eye in less-than-ideal airplane seat conditions is cheap, doesn’t require a prescription and comes in tea-bag form. Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night. It can even help with anxiety if turbulence makes you nervous. Just carry on a tea bag, ask the fl ight attendant for hot water, and get some much-needed rest.”
— Megan Wood, editor at What to Pack
ANXIETY WHILE FLYING FOOD POISONINGCareful planning
“The easiest way to beat jet lag is to consider the timing of your fl ights if you can be fl exible. If you’re going nonstop to Asia, for example, look for a fl ight that leaves really early
in the morning and lands sometime in the evening. Try to stay awake as much as possible on the fl ight, as this will have
you landing at the time of day when your body would naturally be winding down. If you’re heading to Europe or the Middle East, it’s best to fl y in the evening . This allows you to board the plane when your body is fatigued and increases the likelihood that you’ll fall asleep for the majority of the fl ight, putting you on the ground when you’d naturally be waking up (or close to it).” — Kyle Valenta, executive editor at Oyster.com
JET LAG
MOTION SICKNESS
ALISHA PRAKASH | Oyster.com
Traveling the world comes with plenty of unexpected, unplanned moments: stumbling upon undiscovered gems, striking up
conversations with new friends and encountering spontaneous events on the streets. Of course, this also means there’s a potential for unpleasant surprises, such as food poisoning, motion sickness and never-ending jet lag.
But don’t let the unknown deter you from packing your bags. To help conquer the worst of your travel woes, we turned to experts for their tried-and-tested solutions for a number of travel-related maladies.
After all, with a limited number of vacation days, it’s important to make every second of your paid time o� count.
AMAZON.COM PHOTOS
Experts share their tips for common vacation maladies
GOING PAINS
Ultimate dash cam turns vehicle into smart carThink of Owlcam 4G LTE ($349 plus one free
year of LTE data) as security that goes where you go. The ultimate dash cam, it provides real-time video protection for people, cars and trucks — and can be installed in about fi ve minutes. As you drive along, Owlcam records everything happening inside the car and out, sending the images to video history, where it remains available for about 14 days (and that can include images of road trip fun). Among its features, Owlcam lets drivers voice-tag specifi c image clips — very handy if, say, another driver cuts you o� . Simply vocalize what is happening and Owl-cam records it and sends the clip to your phone.
Other features: Swipe down on the touch screen
to turn o� the inside camera, or tap the screen to display settings, including brightness, volume and the “tag to create clip” option. Put Owl in guard mode when you park. If anyone tries to break in, a security beacon goes o� and fl oodlights go on. If a would-be vandal enters your car, Owlcam records an image of the person’s face and immediately sends a notifi cation to the driver’s phone.
In the case of a crash, a video clip is instantly sent to the driver’s phone, which can then immediately be shared with police on the scene — insurance companies, too. And Owlcam’s 911 Assist’s live op-erator calls Owlcam to see if the driver needs help and sends emergency services. www.owlcam.com
Before your next adventure, check out these products that enhance personal, vehicle safety
Ready for the
ROADHeavy-duty, multipurpose rescue tool
New York City paramedic Avi Goldstein, who founded a com-pany to design and manufacture survival and rescue tools, has in-vented the T3 Tactical Auto Res-cue Tool ($39.99), a device with a spring-loaded steel tip window punch and 440C stainless steel hook blade for seatbelt cutting.
Lightweight and compact, it includes an LED light with replaceable batteries and a stainless steel belt clip and heavy-duty nylon belt sheath. The tool works with a steel point shooting out of the window punch to shatter the glass and then retracts automatically. www.statgeartools.com
Real-life roadside emergency kitHere is a Roadside Emergency Safety Kit ($39.95) packed with 55 of the most
useful and needed items for roadside emergencies. Assembled by Lauren Fix, a nationally recognized and trusted car expert and race car driver,the kit includes 10-gauge booster cable, 2-in-1 screwdriver, cable ties, cloth gloves, fl ashlight, D batteries, help sign, 24-inch tie-down, rain poncho, emergency document form and a 33-piece fi rst aid kit, all packed in a bright orange bag that is compact and easy to store. Fix also includes a car care guide and FlareAlert, a battery-operated electronic safety fl are visible for miles from both the ground and air. www.laurenfi x.com
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE PHOTOS
KATHY WITT | Tribune News Service
Handbag holder keeps items close at handThe patented Car Cache ($19.99) eliminates the distraction and
danger of grabbing for items when a purse and its contents spill all over the passenger seat or fl y onto the fl oor at sudden braking. Invented by busy mom Catherine Seifert, this award-winning car handbag holder works like a hammock that fastens between a car’s front seats and behind the center console. The weight of the purse holds it in place within the Car Cache, which also has a pocket to hold an umbrella, gloves, cables and even a smartphone. No need to rummage around for sunglasses or other small items while driving; everything stays organized and accessible. Car Cache is a quick and easy install that requires no tools. Users simply wrap the product’s strings around the console, tighten and tie a knot; clip the carabiners to the headrest posts closest to the doors; and adjust the straps ac-cording to the size of the purse. It also works as a barrier to keep your dog safely in the back seat and not climbing over seats and distracting the driver. www.getcarcache.com
Owlcam
CarCache
