27 Snack Recipes That’ll Make Road Trips So Much BetterRecipes
From six-ingredient options to dessert on the go, there’s something for everyone.
Jun 1, 2023
18 Mess-Free Road Trip Snacks from Costco, Trader Joe’s, Target & MoreGroceries
Keep your car clean with these portable picks.
Jun 1, 2023
These Car-Cuterie Boards Are the Most Brilliant Upgrades for Gas-Station SnacksRecipes
Gas-station convenience stores are filled with everything you need to curate a charcuterie plate on the go.
Jun 1, 2023
This Smart Insulated Bottle is the Perfect Gift for the Wine Lover in Your Life
shopping
Calling all wine lovers!
Nov 29, 2022
The Best Apple Picking Farms and Orchards Around New York CityPeople
You'll have loads of fun (and apples!) at these farms and orchards.
Sep 19, 2022
The Super Popular Stanley Quencher Is Back in Stock with a Smart, Revamped Design
Shopping
Now is the time to finally get your hands on one.
Sep 13, 2022
I Don’t Love Coffee – But this Jitter-Free Instant Latte Is Just as Good (And It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
Just add a little water, and voila!
Sep 5, 2022
6 Things I’ve Learned from Many Summers of Cooking in Vacation Rental Kitchens
Vacation
Renting an Airbnb this summer? Read this and pack accordingly.
Jul 31, 2022
The 7 Best Groceries to Get at Wawa If You’re on the Road This SummerGroceries
Their soft pretzels never disappoint.
Jul 13, 2022
How to Resolve the Most Common Airbnb Issues
Tips from The Kitchn
Including when to get the people at Airbnb involved.
Jul 2, 2022
13 Things You Should Do Before Leaving for Any Road Trip
Tips from The Kitchn
Don't forget the snacks!
Jun 30, 2022
5 Things Your Airbnb Hosts Wish You Wouldn’t Do (and 2 They Wish You Would!)
Kitchn's Week Off
Because it’s never anyone's goal to upset their Airbnb host!
Jun 30, 2022
8 Treehouses You Can Rent for Your Next Weekend Adventure
Tips from The Kitchn
Spectacular views! Fresh air! A good night’s sleep! Sign us up!
Jun 29, 2022
I’m an Anxious Traveler — This Is How I Make a Foolproof Packing List for Every Trip I Take
Tips from The Kitchn
Embrace your wanderlust. Mitigate fears.
Jun 28, 2022
7 Things You Should Never Do at the Airport Before a Flight
Tips from The Kitchn
Expert cabin crew members and travel bloggers weigh in!
May 12, 2022
7 Things You Should Always Look for in an Airbnb Before You Book It
Tips from The Kitchn
These experts had some great points!
Mar 31, 2022
15 Homemade Food Gifts That Travel Well (and the Recipes to Make Them!)
Gift Edit
Because nobody wants to present their loved ones with a smushed cake or stale cookies!
Nov 1, 2021
11 Kitchen Essentials You Should Pack Before Heading on That Camping Trip
Shopping
From fire safety supplies to a flat-pack sink, here's what you need to cook like a pro.
Jul 14, 2021
This Ingenious $11 Amazon Find Will Make Your Next Road Trip So Much Better
Shopping
Because nobody wants to spend the next pit stop rubbing ketchup out of the carpet.
Jul 7, 2021
OXO Just Launched a New Line of Storage Solutions That Are Perfect for People on the Go
Shopping
Keep your food fresh — and all of your other belongings clean!
Jun 23, 2021
10 Essentials to Pack for the Perfect Summer Picnic
Shopping
'Tis the season for open-air meetups.
Jun 23, 2021
The 12 Best Snacks to Bring to the Beach This Summer — Especially If You Have KidsGroceries
According to a registered dietitian!
Jun 23, 2021
This Luxe Candle Collaboration Inspires Daydreams of Italy, Palm Beach, and the Caribbean
Shopping
Gray Malin and NEST New York have teamed up to make your travel dreams come true.
Jun 18, 2021
One of Our Favorite Backpack Brands Just Launched Super-Stylish Cooler Bags for Summer
Shopping
They come in the cutest colors!
Jun 14, 2021
10 of the Best Airbnb Kitchens That’ll Make You Want to Plan a Road Trip This Summer
Travel Bites
Including a cool Airstream, a rustic farmhouse, a modern space with a rooftop deck, and more!
Jun 12, 2021
The 10 Best Beach Snacks at Trader Joe’s, According to One of Our Favorite Instagram FollowsGroceries
While you're packing up your towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and SPF, make sure to also bring some some snacks from Trader Joe’s. Here are our top 10 picks.
Jun 10, 2021
5 Things Airbnb Guests Should Always Do (and 3 They Can Skip)Kitchen
Because it's likely been a while since most of you did some traveling.
Jun 7, 2021
5 Things Airbnb Guests Should Always Do (and 3 They Can Skip)Kitchen
Because it's likely been a while since most of you did some traveling.
Jun 7, 2021
The Surprising $7 Gadget That Makes Any Hotel (or Airbnb) Stay Better
Shopping
Finally planning your next trip? Read this first!
May 31, 2021
The Surprising Snack That’s Seriously Perfect for Road Trips and TravelingGroceries
It's probably been a while since you traveled. Allow us to help you pack!
May 30, 2021
The Best Gift to Give Yourself Before Vacation
Tips from The Kitchn
Because most of us are out of practice with this whole "vacation" thing, I'm sharing my single best strategy to ease the transition back to real life.
May 28, 2021
This Ingenious Travel Cup That Holds Both Sips and Snacks Is a Must-Have for Spring — and It’s on Sale
Shopping
And it has over 6,000 5-star Amazon ratings.
Mar 31, 2021
Memorize This Recipe for the Perfect Aperol SpritzRecipes
Cheers to summer — and pretending our front stoop is an Italian piazza.
Aug 13, 2020
The Travel Mug That Amazon Shoppers Are Totally Obsessed With
Shopping
It's the best-selling option on the entire site.
Dec 9, 2019
The Pie Bar I've Been Making for Years (They Travel Beautifully!)
Thanksgiving
This recipe is a great traveler and makes friends everywhere it goes.
Nov 26, 2019
The Food Choices I Made in Order to Save Up for a Trip to Paris
Tips from The Kitchn
These five little things saved us $250 — at least!
Oct 14, 2019
The $6 Knife That Makes Me Feel Like I'm in Scandinavia
Shopping
So fancy!
Oct 7, 2019
Pack This Portable, Filling Breakfast for Your Next FlightRecipes
You can make it in an airport or hotel room, and it will keep you going until lunch.
Sep 5, 2019
This Is the Only Travel Mug You Will Ever Need
Shopping
It's time to enter into a serious committed relationship with your tumbler.
Jul 25, 2019
It’s Not Just You — Other People Bring Their Instant Pots on Vacation TooTools
Mad respect to the person who brought their Instant Pot on a ferry.
Jul 3, 2019
Why I'll Never Meal Plan for Vacation Again
Strong Opinions
The problem with vacation meal prep and planning is that you actually have to cook on vacation.
Jun 7, 2019
7 Feel-Good Meals to Pack for Your Next FlightRecipes
Because you can't rely on that free bag of pretzels.
May 30, 2019
Costco Members on the Single Best Perk — It’s Not Food or Gas!Groceries
Hint: It's not food! Or gas!
Mar 3, 2019
These Are the Best Cities for Food in 2019, According to David ChangPeople
We know what food trends to look out for in the fast-approaching new year, which will likely determine what you’ll be eating. But in 2019, where will you want to eat? Celebrity chef David Chang, host of the hit Netflix show Ugly Delicious, recently revealed his top three picks for the best food cities of 2019 — and one of them might surprise you.
Dec 27, 2018
Recipe: Catskills Apple DumplingsRecipes
What are apple dumplings? Think of them as bite-sized versions of apple pie (only better), with all the goodness of a flaky crust and gooey apple filling. Many are made with whole apples, but the ones I’m hooked on are made with diced apples, which make them super easy to eat. I love picking some up from a local farm stand as a treat for my family and, no matter what, I always eat one straight away. They’re that good!
Nov 21, 2018
This Store Is the Dutch Equivalent of Target and IKEA’s BabyPeople
There are a lot of stresses that come with moving to a new country. When I moved to the Netherlands for a six-month stint at the University of Amsterdam, I desperately tried to squeeze all of my favorite pots, pans, and utensils into my suitcase, because I wanted the comfort of those familiar items. Ultimately, though, airline baggage fees and limited suitcase space forced me to leave my cherished cooking supplies behind.
Oct 19, 2018
I Visited the Birthplace of Piña Coladas and Learned to Make Them Like a ProPeople
Outside Barrachina in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, a bronze plaque reads: “The house where in 1963 the piña colada was created by Don Ramon Portas Mingot.” In the decades since Don Ramon’s discovery, the drink has exploded in popularity: The restaurant now serves approximately 2,200 piña coladas a day. I stopped into Barrachina on a recent visit to Puerto Rico. And, while undeniably touristy, the restaurant is the type of place where everyone’s having a good time.
Oct 18, 2018
I Actually Tried Ina’s Favorite Famous Hot Dog — in Paris!People
Okay, trying Ina’s favorite hot dog is not the only reason I went to Paris. But it was so high up on my to-do list that I went straight from the airport to the hotel (to quickly check in and drop off my bags) and then to the hot dog spot. I did not shower after my overnight flight; I did not stop to change my shoes; I did not pass go or collect $200. I went right to Frenchie To Go. How do I know about Frenchie To Go?
Sep 17, 2018
My Favorite Travel Souvenir Is Technically TrashPeople
They say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but sometimes the packaging is just too beautiful to throw away. That’s what I was thinking when I was washing dishes in an Airbnb in Provence, France, a few years ago. A collection of glass yogurt pots sat by the sink, waiting to be rinsed and recycled, but I had already decided they’d be flying home with me instead.
Sep 7, 2018
Starting This Week, You Can Tour the Pioneer Woman’s Lodge for FreePeople
If you happen to be headed to Pawhuska, Oklahoma (or are interested in planning a trip), do we have good news for you: Ree Drummond (aka the Pioneer Woman) and her husband have invited you (yes, you!) to visit The Lodge on Drummond Ranch. See, The Lodge is the family’s guest house and, more importantly, it also serves as the production location for Ree’s Food Network show. And the free tours have, once again, started back up!
Aug 27, 2018
TSA Is About to Start Checking Snacks, So Get Ready for Airport Security to Take Even LongerPeople
It’s a good thing we live in a world with flight attendants and tiny bottles of airplane liquor, because TSA has stepped up its screening of carry-on snacks, and it looks like going through airport security could get even slower and more exasperating for everybody. According to The Daily Meal, TSA officers have been making passengers remove all snacks from their bags before screening.
Jul 23, 2018
Vacation Is the Best Time to Get Your Picky Eater to Try Something NewPeople
My 6-year-old is transitioning from kindergarten to first grade this summer and suddenly objects to new foods — even some of her old favorites. Generally, this kind of behavior doesn’t bother me — kids will have “seasons” where they are more picky than others, and they don’t last very long if we as parents keep our cool.
Jul 18, 2018
The Single Best Thing You Can Do Before Going on VacationPeople
Going on vacation is supposed to be relaxing and fun. But there is always so much to worry about before you leave — and even while you’re away! You need to check your luggage to make sure you packed everything you meant to. Then when you’re actually on vacation, you are worrying about your house and your pets, hoping that they are being good for the sitter. And how many times have you stressed about turning the stove off before you left the house? Did you turn it off?
Jul 10, 2018
10 Must-Haves for Road Trips with KidsPeople
This summer we’re taking a few long weekend road trips to camp, visit friends, and explore our new home state. As romantic as that sounds, let me remind you that there will be two young kids strapped in their carseats in the back of our family car. No free-wheeling convertible driving into the sunsets for us!
Jul 9, 2018
The Best Gas Station in the Country Has Brisket, Jerky, Fudge, and So Much MorePeople
The Lone Star State possesses the perfect environment for gas-station innovation. With 675,580 total road miles, it leads the nation in black top (California ranks a distant second with a paltry 394,608), providing a captive audience willing to support exit-ramp excellence. Its humongous size cultivates a cramped-averse population who possess a skewed sense of proportion (read: we expect a lot of space, and all our beverages arrive super-sized).
Jul 5, 2018
10 Home Cooks on How to Minimize Kitchen Time on VacationPeople
For most of us, there is a time for really relishing an afternoon in the kitchen. When it’s rainy, we might settle in for an afternoon of pasta-making bliss, or throw open all the windows while jam bubbles away on the stove. Then again, sometimes we want to do other things, like take full advantage of lovely weather with a long hike, or sit in one place reading for hours at a stretch.
Jun 26, 2018
The Airport Breakfast I’m Trying to Recreate at HomePeople
I have been in and out of Manchester, England several times this spring and I can say, with 100 percent certainty, that the staff at the Manchester airport will always ensure that you’re having a pleasant experience — even when a uniformed stranger is searching through your suitcase for a full-sized tube of toothpaste you forgot that you packed. There’s also a better-than-average restaurant called The Lion and Antelope that is always busy (even at 6:45 a.m.
Jun 25, 2018
This Grocery Store Is Like Disney World + Epcot for Food-LoversPeople
The first thing you need to know about Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield, Ohio, is that it’s not a grocery store. I mean, technically I guess it is, and sure, you could get your TP and toothpaste there while you’re shopping in the Cincinnati suburb.
Jun 21, 2018
Kitchn Editors Share Their Favorite Trader Joe’s Finds for Snacking on the GoPeople
On any given trip to Trader Joe’s, there is about a 99.9 percent chance I will buy snacks. This is the store’s sweet spot. And it’s not just the fun and sometimes quirky selection I love — it’s the fact that so many of their snacks are super portable. And my fellow Kitchn editors agree. These are the go-to snacks our editors always grab, whether it’s for road trips, plane rides, school lunches, or emergency fuel to stash in their work bags.
Jun 20, 2018
10 Easy Camping Recipes to Bookmark for Your Next TripRecipes
Spoiler alert: There's a fun riff on s'mores!
Jun 14, 2018
The Easy Way I Save Money When TravelingPeople
Traveling can get very expensive, very quickly. I’ve always been budget-minded (I’m a big fan of day-old bakery items and department-store clearance racks), and I like to think that I’ve gotten pretty good at pinching pennies whether I’m on a short weekend trip or heading overseas. The easiest way I save money when I’m traveling: I bring or make my own breakfast. Here are five (really good!) reasons why breakfast is the best meal to save on.
Jun 14, 2018
This Savvy Leftover Strategy Saved My VacationPeople
And especially for summer vacations.
Jun 8, 2018
5 Moms Share the Smartest Meals That Actually Let Them Enjoy VacationPeople
I remember the headline as clear as day: Mom Spends Beach Vacation Assuming All Household Duties in Closer Proximity to Ocean. It was published on The Onion, a satirical news publication, five years ago, but is still memorable — and hilarious — because it’s true. So painfully true.
Jun 8, 2018
The Little Grocery Store Item I Always Pick Up as a Travel SouvenirPeople
I worked as a cashier at my hometown grocery store for years — on weekends when I was in high school, and during the summer when I was home from college. Over the years, I bagged my fair share of groceries, and was always impressed when a customer brought a particularly interesting reusable shopping bag. (First of all: Good job saving the planet! And second, love that you clearly put some thought into it!
Jun 8, 2018
7 Smart Organizing Ideas to Steal from the Most Popular Airbnb Rentals of All TimeSkills
As you may already know, I love perusing Airbnb as much for the decorating and organizing ideas as I do to actually book a trip! I’m consistently impressed at how the rental property owners have all the necessary items to make sure you’re comfortable and have everything you need — without jamming the drawers in a way that makes you feel just a little bit weird about being in someone else’s home.
Jun 8, 2018
Why You Should Always Take the Free Hotel Shower CapPeople
One thing I love about hotel rooms? All the mini amenities. I love trying out the shampoo and conditioner, gargling with mouthwash that I wouldn’t normally use, and finding excuses to break open those little packs of Q-tips. I usually take most of the extras with me, too, since I know the staffers tend to toss them after guests leave — they’re handy if I’m traveling someplace where I won’t be staying in a hotel, or if I run out of something at home.
Jun 5, 2018
Ina Garten’s Favorite Places to Shop and Eat in the HamptonsPeople
Everyone knows that the best place to eat in the Hamptons would be at Ina Garten’s house, where we could look through her pantry for things like locally raised honey. But if you’re still waiting for your invitation to one of her famous parties — I assume the post office lost mine somewhere, like my Hogwarts letter — the next best thing to do is to shop at Ina’s favorite places.
May 31, 2018