Passport Sleeve Wallet from Bellroy

Fly light with a no-fuss solution in black and tan

Well-loved by planners and organizers, passport sleeves are nevertheless shunned by the ultra-minimalist traveler. Designs are often plagued by bulkiness (a by-product of too many pockets) and overly tall dimensions (measured to fit a traditional boarding pass). Cue Bellroy, the thoughtful accessory company who previously brought us our go-to travel wallet and has returned with a passport sleeve that is as streamlined as can be. …

Bulgari Hotels London

Silver-tipped masculinity outlines the Italian luxury brand's London outpost

Bulgari invited us to spend the weekend at their recently-opened 85 room hotel and spa in London’s suitably posh Kensington neighborhood, right next door to Cutler & Gross and across the road from Harrod’s. True to the brand’s luxurious, Italian DNA you are coddled from the moment you arrive. Designed by the powerhouse husband and wife architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel on what feels …

Osprey Xena 70 Pack

Osprey’s latest pack for women puts comfort at the forefront of backcountry adventures

Traveling through the backcountry on foot can be a uniquely masochistic enterprise. What seems like a minor discomfort after an hour can easily turn into a major inconvenience, or even an injury, after several days, but even the smallest tinkering can significantly improve a backpacker’s experience. Osprey’s latest design, the Xena 70, offers women several significant advantages. First, the heavily padded hip belt features Osprey’s …