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DAILY TRAVEL JOURNAL

A new perspective every day of the year

TODAY'S READ

The Secret Language of Airport Codes

Why is LAX called LAX?

AVIATION

The Secret Language of Airport Codes

Why is LAX called LAX?

WELLNESS

The 10-Minute Airport Meditation

Find calm in the chaos

AVIATION

Why Planes Don't Fall From the Sky

The physics that keep you safe

TIPS

Pack Like a Minimalist, Travel Like a Millionaire

The capsule wardrobe for travelers

WELLNESS

The Jet Lag Cure That Actually Works

Science-backed strategies for quick recovery

TIPS

Airport Food Doesn't Have to Suck

Find quality meals in transit

TRAVEL

The Window Seat Paradox

Why the best seat depends on who you are

AVIATION

What Pilots Actually Do During Turbulence

Inside the cockpit when it gets bumpy

CULTURE

The Passport Stamp is Dying

How technology is changing travel

WELLNESS

Sleep on a Plane Like a Human Being

The definitive guide to in-flight rest

AVIATION

Lost Luggage is a Myth (Sort Of)

How airlines track your bags

TIPS

The Best Travel Apps You're Not Using

Hidden gems for smarter journeys

CULTURE

Why Everyone Wants to Visit Japan

Understanding the travel zeitgeist

TIPS

The Credit Card Points Game

Free flights are easier than you think

AVIATION

What Flight Attendants Notice About You

Secrets from 30,000 feet

TRAVEL

The Art of the Layover

Turn connection time into mini-adventures

AVIATION

Why Airplane Food Tastes Bad

And how to make it better

CULTURE

The Slow Travel Revolution

Why staying longer beats seeing more

TIPS

Airport Lounges: Worth It or Hype?

Breaking down the economics

TRAVEL

The Unspoken Rules of Reclining

Airplane etiquette explained

CULTURE

Solo Travel: Scary or Liberating?

Both. Here's what to know.

TRAVEL

The Myth of the Perfect Trip

Why your vacation needs disasters

CULTURE

Tipping Around the World

Avoid awkwardness in every country

WELLNESS

The Overnight Flight Survival Guide

Arrive human, not zombie

CULTURE

Why Americans Don't Travel

And why they should

TRAVEL

The Photography Paradox

Are you experiencing or documenting?

TIPS

Learning a Language in 2 Weeks

No, really—enough to survive

TIPS

The Carry-On Only Lifestyle

Freedom from checked bags

CULTURE

Love and Travel

Relationships at 30,000 feet

AVIATION

The Future of Flying

What air travel will look like in 2035