Thanks to my SkyMall Monday columns, I’ve developed a reputation for reviewing bizarre gear. As such, I tend to accumulate more odd paraphernalia than any one person (in a New York City apartment) truly needs. I was sorting through that collection this past weekend and came across the Snazzy Napper. You remember the Snazzy Napper, right? It’s the blanket/eye mask/burka combo that allows you to sleep just about anywhere. I reviewed it for Gadling. In fact, I actually gave it a positive review. The thing is, I just don’t need it. I already sleep really well just about anywhere. So, I’ve decided to give Snazzy Nappers to TWO lucky readers in my first ever giveaway. (more…)
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Travel Tip #22: Sleep Together
Whether you’re in a hostel, hotel, apartment or friend’s house, being on the road requires you to be comfortable sharing beds (or couches, air mattresses, cots, etc). This isn’t sexual. This isn’t creepy. It’s just about saving money and maximizing space.
Get comfortable snuggling up next to a friend. Just remember: If you snore, you buy breakfast.
Travel Tip #103: Most Cities Do Sleep
Most cities, no matter how large, cosmopolitan and boisterous they are, eventually call it a day. And that means that public transportation ceases to operate. Before heading out for the night, be sure to know when the last train runs or what time the last bus departs back to your accommodations.
Sure, you can catch a cab (maybe) or walk (hopefully), but once public transportation shuts down, you run the risk of having to sleep wherever you are. Even in a MOS Burger.
Travel Tip #34: Learn to Sleep Anywhere
Sure, it would be great if you could always have a pillow top bed with 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets on which to sleep after a long day of traveling. But, all too often, we find ourselves in airports, buses, train cars and other sundry places when the sun sets and bedtime comes. Other times, we have to steal naps whenever and wherever we can.
If you want to be well-rested on a trip, you need to learn very quickly to sleep in uncomfortable places. Bring a travel pillow, pack a sleep mask or self-medicate. Because no one is following you around with a California king and pre-fluffed pillows.
Share your oddest sleeping position in the comments.
