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StyleAlexandra MondalekHow I spent $19 on a $90 dinner in Paris
Dining out in Paris can be expensive, especially if you fall for a tourist trap. Consider doing these things to save money on food on your next trip to France.
StyleAlexandra MondalekIt's pretty embarrassing to wear $2,750 boots in public — with the price tag still on
Paris may be home to some of the best luxury shopping in the world, but don't discount its thrift and vintage stores. Here is where to shop and save.
StyleAlexandra MondalekProof you don't have to be in the fashion industry to enjoy Paris Fashion Week
You don't have to be a model or editor to attend fashion shows during Paris Fashion Week. Enjoy Fashion Week on a budget by visiting these museums, stores, and pop-ups.
- StyleMashable
The newest version of the famous Ostrich Pillow is here to banish jet lag forever
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. World, meet the heir to the Ostrich Pillow's throne. SEE ALSO: Sleep so well you practically die with this 3-in-1 system Back in September 2012, a squishy, spherical pillow with four holes in it stole Kickstarter's collective heart and more than doubled its $70,000 goal with the help of an innovative crowdfunding campaign. Its purpose was simple, yet brilliant: Stash your hands and your head inside its cozy embrace a la everyone's favorite flightless African bird, and turn virtually any surface into a comfy "microenvironment" for power naps. What's not to love about that? Like its predecessor, the Ostrich Pillow Light is ideal for catnapping on the go. This time around, though, it's got a few design tweaks that the less conspicuous among us will appreciate — and you can thank Kickstarter backers for that. The design of this second iteration of the Ostrich Pillow was almost entirely decided by the public in 2013. After sending a survey out to their target audience, London-based designers Ali Ganjavian and Key Portilla-Kawamura learned that most consumers found the OG Ostrich Pillow too bulky to wear on a crowded bus or pack in a carry-on bag. And, as you can probably imagine, more than a few people thought it was too bizarre to wear in public. Image: Ostrich pillowAll this feedback led to a new and improved design for Ostrich Pillow 2.0, which managed to more than triple its £25,000 goal (roughly $40,500) and raise a total of about £94,000 ($152,000) by the time its Kickstarter campaign wrapped up. While it doesn't have a place for your hands to rest like the first Ostrich Pillow, the Light version can pull double duty as either a neck support or a massive sleeping mask. It's less cumbersome construction features sound-reducing filling, making it ideal for both jet-setting workaholics and nap enthusiasts trying to catch a few z's on public transportation. It's available in three colors: midnight reversible, dreamtastic grey/red, and royal blue. As the cherry on top of this portable, whimsical pillow's tale, we're offering it on sale for a limited time for just $39 — a savings of 13 percent. Image: Ostrich Pillow Learn more about Ostrich Pillow Light See Details
StyleAlexandra MondalekIn Paris, I stayed in a seedy hotel and an Airbnb: One was horrifying
The biggest risk in figuring out where to stay on a trip: not getting what you've paid for (or getting exactly what you've paid for).
- StyleSarah Carty
Woman stranded at airport goes viral after making hilarious Lionel Richie dance video
It’s already been viewed more than 1.3 million times.
StyleAlexandra MondalekI flew to Paris for $480 and was shocked when I saw my seat
If you're planning a trip abroad, the flight can be among the biggest expenses. Here are some helpful tips for flying without breaking the bank.
StyleAlexandra MondalekI'm going to glitzy Paris Fashion Week on a shoestring budget — and travel shampoo will not be in my bag
Here's how to pack for a trip without blowing a hole in your budget: Avoid hidden baggage fees, make lists, and say "no" to travel-size items.
- StyleCosmopolitan
Flight Attendant Shares BTS Photos of Airline Life
Behind the scenes of Virgin America.
- HealthSelf
Jennifer Lawrence Once Tried to Jump Out of a Plane Thanks to Her Anxiety
The Oscar winner gets super claustrophobic while flying.
BeautyRebekah ScanlanThis video of a woman's disgusting flight is going viral
Traveling already isn’t easy. But for Jasmine Mays, things went to a whole new low when she was forced to share her seat with a stranger’s bare feet.
- HealthCN Traveler
Try Not To Bug Out Over This Insect-Eating Contest in Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China hosts an insect-eating contest that brings visitors from all over the country. Bugs have been a cuisine in Lijiang for centuries. The winner of the competition in the Yunnan Province ate an absurd amount of creepy crawlers in mere minutes and won an interesting prize.
- StyleJulie Tong
The most stylish weekender bags for your Labor Day getaway
Yahoo Style rounded up seven chic weekender bags that you can take with you to all of your travels this holiday weekend and beyond.
- StyleElise Solé
JetBlue is begging you to travel with a sarcastic line of 'office souvenirs'
JetBlue knows you’re not using your vacation time and is trolling you with a new line of “office souvenirs.”
- StyleErica Gonzales
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Take Kids to Airport
Could this family be any more perfect?
- StyleRacked
What Flight Attendants Always Pack in Their Carry-Ons
If you’re a fellow wanderluster, you may think that being a flight attendant is pretty much the dream. Because they work long hours across varied climates and time zones — and because they need to be prepared for literally anything — flight attendants have to make smart and strategic decisions about what they choose to stash in their carry-on. Here, five flight attendants on what they’d never leave home — or wherever they’re staying — without.
- StyleWWD
United Airlines Selects Brooks Bros., Tracy Reese, Carhartt for New Uniforms
United anticipates rolling out new uniforms in 2020.
- StyleCosmopolitan
Woman Sues Airline For $3.4 Mil Over Wedding Dress
The suit claims a flight attendant intentionally ruined the dress.
- Stylethe knot
Fifty Percent of Married Couples Have This One Common Argument on Vacation
Romantic getaways can quickly turn into stressful situations when work enters the picture, according to a new survey by Korn Ferry. The advisory firm released a study this summer about what causes disagreements between couples on...
- BeautyErica Rae Chong
Mom’s Reaction to a Stranger’s Baby Crying on a Plane Goes Viral
“If someone needs help, for God’s sake help them,” wrote Kesha Shonet, who helped a struggling mom out by cradling her baby on a flight out of Seattle.
- BeautyCindy Arboleda
Woman and Her 'Chalkboard Leg' Took a Euro Trip and Went Viral
As any other young woman traveling abroad for four weeks, Devon Gallagher, 23, wanted to document her new experiences by taking photos and sharing with friends. Gallagher decided to get creative, she used her prosthetic leg as a chalkboard to write the name of the new locations she was visiting.
- StyleAmy Stevenson
Plus Size Woman Documents Herself Being Fat Shamed on Flight
On a recent flight to Los Angeles, Calif., Hage, who’s a plus-size model and influencer, noticed the person sitting next to her texting fat jokes. Taking to social media, Hage shared photos and video and also recounted how she saw the man write, “I think she ate a Mexican,” and send it to a friend.
- StyleJulie Tong
Collaboration of the Week: Lilly Pulitzer x Watch Hill
The fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer is known for its #Resort365 culture — aka when wearing your vacation attire year-round is the norm. Through a special collaboration, Lilly Pulitzer has teamed up with two Rhode Island Ocean House Management properties — the Forbes triple five star-rated Ocean House resort and its sister hotel, the Watch Hill Inn, a historic landmark. Lilly Pulitzer has transformed one luxury suite at the Watch Hill Inn, adorning it with custom-printed pillows, bedding, and curtains.
BeautyFabiana BuontempoWatch Angelina Jolie's Kids Grow Up...At Airports
Angelina Jolie's kids are super adorable. Check out how they've grown up before our eyes...while in the airport on their travel adventures.
- BeautyCindy Arboleda
Why This Blogger Called Out a Traveler for Body-Shaming Her
A blogger spoke up about the couple who sat next to her on a flight for body-shaming her.
