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Why Kenan Thompson Should Always Have the Window Seat

Why Kenan Thompson Should Always Have the Window Seat

The comedian and "SNL" star shares his favorite travel memories, packing essentials, and most frustrating TSA experience

Ncuti Gatwa’s Carryon Essential? A Giant Tub of Protein Powder.

Ncuti Gatwa’s Carryon Essential? A Giant Tub of Protein Powder.

The “Sex Education” and “Doctor Who” star shares his favorite vacation memory, travel essentials, and latest beach reads

Tracee Ellis Ross Has Perfected the Art of Solo Travel

Tracee Ellis Ross Has Perfected the Art of Solo Travel

The actress and hair mogul shares her tips for traveling alone, her vacation ritual, and her love of crystals

Subway Takes’ Kareem Rahma Gives Us His Take on Travel

And some of his opinions—BYOM (bring your own mayonnaise) and socks on a plane—we can't 100% agree with

How Bishop Briggs Has Mastered Touring With a Toddler

How Bishop Briggs Has Mastered Touring With a Toddler

The singer-songwriter tells us about her packing essentials, best memories from the road, and how she passes the time with coloring books

The One Thing Dolly Parton Packs No Matter Where She's Going

The One Thing Dolly Parton Packs No Matter Where She's Going

The music icon shares her travel musts, her favorite place in the world, and where her next dinner theater might set sail

The Reason Rico Nasty’s Suitcases Are Super Heavy

The Reason Rico Nasty’s Suitcases Are Super Heavy

The rockstar rapper shares her travel must-haves, super fly airplane wardrobe, and why she spends so much on checked bag fees

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13 Products to Help You Stay Cool When Traveling During a Heat Wave

According to an editor who just got back from a really hot place

The Funny Reason T-Pain Looks Forward to Pooping Everywhere He Travels

The Funny Reason T-Pain Looks Forward to Pooping Everywhere He Travels

The hip-hop star shares his favorite airplane memory, on-the-go essentials, and his ultimate travel goal (and yes, it involves poop)

Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu on Why Room Service Is a Travel Essential

Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu on Why Room Service Is a Travel Essential

The finance influencer shares her best travel tips, favorite vacations, and why she never checks a bag

Octavia Spencer’s Beach Reads Come From the Children’s Section

Octavia Spencer’s Beach Reads Come From the Children’s Section

The Oscar-winning actress tells us about her happy place, why she overpacks, and the books she reads on vacation

These Books Are the Perfect Companion to Your Summer Travels

From classic beach reads to post-apocalyptic thrillers, here’s what Thrillist editors recommend you pack