In this follow-up to the previous episode, Paul shares some of the photos he's taken during his travels that really resonate with him because they're so emblematic of a particular person, place, or time, or all three. This one also only makes sense if you experience it in video form.

In this visual episode of Desk to Destination, Stephen shares some of the photos he's taken during his travels that really resonate with him because they're so emblematic of a particular person, place, or time, or all three. This one only makes sense if you experience it in video form.

Stephen and Paul discuss some of the travel scams they've encountered over the years and the strategies you can use to thwart scammers, pickpockets, and other thieves. Situational awareness is key, but you can also protect your ID and credit cards with money belts, slash-proof bags, pants with zippered pockets, and slimline wallets.

In the second part of this series, Stephen and Paul discuss some travel safety strategies for hotels, awareness, behavior, and money while on the road.

Products and services mentioned in this episode:

• AceMining Door Stopper Alarm
• Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box
• Master Lock Padlock
• She’s Birdie - The Original Personal Safety Alarm for Women by Women
• RFID Blocking Waist Pouch Passport Holder Wallet Belt
• Pacsafe GO Crossbody | Anti Theft Sling Pack for Women
• Pacsafe GO Crossbody | Anti Theft Sling Pack for Men

Stephen and Paul discuss some travel safety strategies, including what to do (and not do) before you travel and some useful apps and websites.

Products and services mentioned in this episode:

• Apple AirTag 4 Pack
• Zoppen Multi-Purpose RFID Blocking Passport Holder Travel Wallet
• Master Lock Padlock
• Johnson & Johnson First Aid To Go Kit
• bSafe | Emergency Alert and Response System
• Smart Traveler (U.S. State Department)
• TravelReady (International SOS)
• TripWhistle

Stephen and Paul discuss the techniques they use to counter jet lag, time zone changes, and other issues they face while flying and traveling. They also have suggestions for ear plugs and earbuds in various situations, eye masks, apps, and gadgets, and share their strategies for getting sleep on the road.

Stephen and Paul discuss the Qi 2.2/MagSafe wireless charging standard used by modern smartphones like the Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, and, with a special case, the latest Samsung models. We go through some of our favorite MagSafe- and Google PixelSnap-compatible chargers and peripherals for at home and on the go and discuss some of the interesting use cases this standard makes possible.

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss hotels, strategies for dealing with the dirtiest parts of hotel rooms, safe hotel pranks, and other hotel tips, tricks. and stories.