I tried 2 viral products meant to make long-haul flights more comfortable. I'd only pack one again.

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The author in economy on a long-haul flight.
The author in economy on a long-haul flight.

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I made packing mistakes on an 8-day safari in Tanzania. Here's what I'm glad I brought — and what I'd do differently next time.

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Flowy pants and oversize button-downs became the author's go-to look on safari.
Flowy pants and oversize button-downs became the author's go-to look on safari.

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I spent 33 hours flying to Tanzania. One thing I did before the trip made the journey manageable.

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The author before a 13-hour flight between Washington DC and Ethiopia.
The author before a 13-hour flight between Washington, DC, and Ethiopia.

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I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.

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The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.
The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.

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I stayed in a 540-square-foot luxury tent at the edge of Africa's Serengeti National Park. The lodge was stunning, but the safari perks were the real highlight.

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The entrance to TAASA Lodge in Tanzania.
The entrance to TAASA Lodge in Tanzania.

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