{"id":25357,"date":"2026-08-02T17:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T12:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25357"},"modified":"2026-08-02T17:23:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T12:23:33","slug":"the-points-guy-brian-kellys-top-travel-essentials-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25357","title":{"rendered":"The Points Guy Brian Kelly\u2019s Top Travel Essentials Of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"anchor-b99614\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/talking-shop\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Talking Shop<\/em><\/a><em> is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. <\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-235f49\" class=\"body-graf\">No one embodies that title of \u201ctravel expert\u201d quite like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/briankelly\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Kelly<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Points Guy<\/a>. He\u2019s been to every continent (multiple times, including with his toddlers) and more countries than most people visit in a lifetime. But that\u2019s not even the most impressive part: Kelly is so well-versed in credit cards, points, miles and loyalty programs that he can book flights, hotels, excursions and more for free with his eyes closed. And for the past 16 years, he\u2019s made it his mission to teach you how to do the same.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-a750c8\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cI want people to have confidence traveling,\u201d says Kelly, who took The Points Guy from a personal blog in 2010 to a multi-million dollar media company today. \u201cI want them to be better informed and have a sense of how to navigate the system because it\u2019s overwhelming, especially if you\u2019re a novice traveler.\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-8a83d9\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly\u2019s role at The Points Guy has changed over the years, but at its core, it\u2019s always revolved around helping people navigate what he calls \u201cthe complicated travel landscape.\u201d Online, on social media and in his bestselling book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1668068656?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1668068656?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">How to Win at Travel<\/a>,\u201d Kelly shares tips about how to affordably upgrade all parts of a travel experience, and educates people about issues impacting the travel industry and what that means for upcoming trips.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-74371e\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly\u2019s biggest travel tip these days? Embrace flexibility, especially if you\u2019re on a budget. \u201cThere are travel deals out there, but it\u2019s not about booking on a Tuesday or using an IP blocker,\u201d he says. \u201cYou need to think creatively and be flexible with dates and your destination.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-7b8729\" class=\"body-graf\">Between Kelly\u2019s most recent adventures, I talked to him about the essentials he never forgets to add to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-affordable-luggage-ncna1305273\" target=\"_blank\">suitcase<\/a>, how he keeps his kids entertained on flights (including to Antarctica) and the safety device he wishes more people traveled with when staying in rental homes. Read more below.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-e93b25\" class=\"body-graf\"><em><strong>Want more from NBC Selected? <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/nbc-news-select-signup-pd\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Sign up<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-bcd64c\">\n<div id=\"rcpd77198\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-pak-reve-voyager-pak-family-passport-case\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?xs=1&amp;id=96128X1608993&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpakreve.com%2Fcollections%2Fjust-in%2Fproducts%2Ffamily-passport-case&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fselect%2Fshopping%2Ftalkingshopbriankellyrcna590263\" data-product-id=\"rcpd77198\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"180\" data-original-width=\"180\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/DIFFBOT-Voyager-PAK-Family-Passport-Case-e7f4f2.jpg\" alt=\"Pak Reve Voyager Pak Family Passport Case\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-8a8314\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly usually isn\u2019t a solo traveler. His sons, ages 3.5 years old and 17 months, often go on trips with him \u2014 in fact, his youngest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reels\/DWrntI4DzUV\/\" target=\"_blank\">traveled to all seven continents<\/a> by the time he was 12 months old. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4b0080\" class=\"body-graf\">To keep his family organized while going through the airport, Kelly puts everyone\u2019s passports in this case, which has dedicated spots for different things. It also has a pen holder (Kelly keeps a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-pens-for-left-handed-people-rcna331607\" target=\"_blank\">pen<\/a> on him at all times to make filling out forms easier) and slots for essentials like cash. \u201cThe world is more credit card-friendly, but especially while traveling internationally, having local currency and being able to tip is important,\u201d says Kelly. \u201cI believe in travel karma: treating people well who treat you well. That\u2019s why I tip housekeeping at the beginning of my hotel stay, not at the end. That could dramatically improve the quality of your stay.\u201d <\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-6a7404\">\n<div id=\"rcpd66036\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-apple-ipad-pro-11\u201d-(m5)\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\">\n<p>Lowest price ever<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FWD1K669\/?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd66036\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FWD1K669\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2025-12\/AMAZON-Apple-iPad-Pro-11-inch-M5-Ultra-Retina-XDR-Display-256GB-Landscape-12MP-Front-Camera12MP-Back-Camera-LiDAR-Scanner-Wi-Fi-7-with-Apple-N1-Face-ID-All-Day-Battery-Life--Silver-cff106.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iPad Pro 11\u201d (M5)\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-a6ae62\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cI like to control my environment, so I always bring [my own] in-flight entertainment,\u201d says Kelly. \u201cUsually that\u2019s on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-tablets-rcna119006\" target=\"_blank\">iPad<\/a>, which I put preloaded, downloaded content on.\u201d Kelly also uses his iPad to plan trips. His favorite free online tool is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/explore\" target=\"_blank\">Google Flights\u2019 Explore<\/a>. \u201cIf you\u2019re flexible with your dates and destination, you can just say, \u2018Hey, I want to get away for a weekend in September; show me where all the deals are,\u2019\u201d he says. \u201cTechnology is how you stay on top of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-62581a\">\n<div id=\"rcpd75430\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-bose-quietcomfort-headphones\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D4Z9C562?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd75430\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0D4Z9C562\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-06\/AMAZON-Bose-QuietComfort-Headphones---Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones-Active-Over-Ear-Noise-Cancelling-and-Mic-USB-C-Charging-Deep-Bass-Up-to-24-Hours-of-Playtime-Sandstone-d8d90f.jpg\" alt=\"Bose QuietComfort Headphones\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-223bce\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly has used these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-over-ear-headphones-rcna206591\" target=\"_blank\">over-ear headphones<\/a> to drown out noise on planes for years. They connect to his iPad and iPhone via Bluetooth, and they get up to 24 hours of battery life, which is ideal for long flights. He can also comfortably wear them for hours because they have plush ear cushions and a padded band.<\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-f2ea19\">\n<div id=\"rcpd77199\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-on-cloud-6\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?xs=1&amp;id=96128X1608993&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappos.com%2Fp%2Fmens-on-cloud-6-white-white%2Fproduct%2F9981520%2Fcolor%2F1001&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fselect%2Fshopping%2Ftalkingshopbriankellyrcna590263\" data-product-id=\"rcpd77199\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"body-graf\">\u201cI love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/on-review-guide-rcna168861\" target=\"_blank\">On Clouds<\/a>,\u201d says Kelly when I asked him about his favorite travel shoes. \u201cFor the airport, I wear a pair of white On Clouds that will look nice with slacks so I can wear them to casual dinners on my trip, and I can go to the gym in them and slip them on during the day.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-3a938d\">\n<div id=\"rcpd77200\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-r\u00f8de-wireless-micro\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/R\u00d8DE-Wireless-Micro-Microphone-Smartphone\/dp\/B0DFXQDTDT?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd77200\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0DFXQDTDT\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg 2x, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-RDE-Wireless-Micro---Compact-Wireless-Microphone-Two-Mics-with-Charge-Case-for-Smartphone-Content-Creation---USB-C-Black-8c03f0.jpg\" alt=\"R\u00d8DE Wireless Micro\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-0a006c\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cI\u2019m a big iPhone guy,\u201d says Kelly. \u201cI\u2019ve gotten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/DAF4E20F-2086-4400-B578-348E05046AF7?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/DAF4E20F-2086-4400-B578-348E05046AF7?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">GoPros<\/a> in the past, but especially while traveling with kids, I do most of my content on my iPhone. I like to use microphones, like Rode\u2019s. They\u2019re a really great way to elevate your content on the go and they\u2019re easy to clip on.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-098517\">\n<div id=\"rcpd77202\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-gr\u00fcns-kids\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gruns-Super-Greens-Gummies-Sugar-Free\/dp\/B0DCPSNCQG?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd77202\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0DCPSNCQG\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Gruns-Superfood-Gummies-Multivitamin-for-Kids-Sugar-Free-28-ct-6cfbc9.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00fcns Kids\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-781a3f\" class=\"body-graf\">To entertain his kids while traveling, Kelly brings new toys and books to make the trip exciting, but the most important thing of all is snacks\u2026 lots of them. He and his sons are fans of Gr\u00fcns\u2019 superfood gummies, which come in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gruns-Super-Greens-Gummies-Sugar-Free\/dp\/B0DCPSNCQG?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gruns-Super-Greens-Gummies-Sugar-Free\/dp\/B0DCPSNCQG?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">kids\u2019<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gruns-Daily-Super-Greens-Gummies-Organic-Spirulina-Chlorella\/dp\/B0CNQDYFH6?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gruns-Daily-Super-Greens-Gummies-Organic-Spirulina-Chlorella\/dp\/B0CNQDYFH6?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">adult versions<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s a nice little sweet spike to just get that burst of energy when you\u2019re tired from traveling, and they\u2019re healthy,\u201d says Kelly. He throws <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Quest-Nutrition-Protein-Friendly-12Count\/dp\/B06XHSZHL1?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Quest-Nutrition-Protein-Friendly-12Count\/dp\/B06XHSZHL1?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">Quest\u2019s protein peanut butter cups<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SmartSweets-Variety-Adults-Calorie-Easter\/dp\/B09HRHDZCG?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\" data-seller-affiliate-encoded-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SmartSweets-Variety-Adults-Calorie-Easter\/dp\/B09HRHDZCG?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\">SmartSweets<\/a> in his bag, too.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-ae38dc\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly\u2019s other must-have while traveling with kids is a change of clothes for the whole family. \u201cThere will be delays, and there will be accidents,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a matter of planning for the worst and hoping for the best.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"anchor-ede614\">\n<div id=\"rcpd77203\" class=\"styles_product__lnrKX\" data-testid=\"article-product-unit\">\n<div class=\"listicleProduct dn-print  product__grid-container--small\" data-activity-map=\"listicle-product-article-body-kidde-aa-battery-powered-co-alarm-(cobdl10)\" data-testid=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product__grid-row\">\n<div class=\"product__border\">\n<div class=\"df flex-column items-stretch product__card-container flex-row-m\">\n<div class=\"product__pictureLink product__picture-link db-m dn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0G1CDT1H6?tag=talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd77203\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"talkingshopbriankellyrcna590263-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0G1CDT1H6\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" 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https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-260w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-360w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-320w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/AMAZON-Kidde-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-10-Year-Battery-Powered-COBDL10-533b99.jpg\" alt=\"Kidde AA-Battery Powered CO Alarm (COBDL10)\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-78e0ba\" class=\"body-graf\">\u201cSince I travel with my kids, safety is a huge focus for me \u2014 it\u2019s also one of the top questions I get asked,\u201d says Kelly. \u201cI take Kidde\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-carbon-monoxide-detectors-rcna225681\" target=\"_blank\">carbon monoxide alarm<\/a> with me whenever I\u2019m traveling, especially internationally, because it\u2019s small, it slips into your bag and it\u2019s battery operated, so it\u2019s good for TSA.\u201d (You have to take the batteries out in transit and insert them when you get to your destination.) <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-32c1d9\" class=\"body-graf\">Kelly, who partnered with the brand to promote its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidde.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/kidde-launches-destination-safety-to-empower-travelers-with-safety-tools\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Safety campaign<\/a>, also appreciates that this CO alarm detects low levels of carbon monoxide, which children are more vulnerable to, according to the brand.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/brian-kelly-the-points-guy-travel-essentials-rcna590263#anchor-f1843f\" id=\"anchor-f1843f\" class=\"scrollLink\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"body-heading\">Why trust NBC Selected?<\/h2>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-6d29d2\" class=\"body-graf\">I\u2019m a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/author\/zoe-malin-ncpn1232165\" target=\"_blank\">reporter at NBC Selected<\/a> who writes our Talking Shop series, interviewing people like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/paris-hilton-favorite-products-rcna249880\" target=\"_blank\">Paris Hilton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/maureen-kelly-tarte-favorite-products-rcna257064\" target=\"_blank\">Maureen Kelly<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/lindsay-hubbard-favorite-products-rcna345866\" target=\"_blank\">Lindsay Hubbard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/chace-crawford-favorite-products-rcna218953\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Crawford<\/a>. To write this article, I interviewed Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy. We talked about his must-have favorite travel essentials and tips for travelers.<\/p>\n<section id=\"anchor-3748b6\" class=\"embed-widget embedWidget embed-widget--medium\" data-testid=\"embed-widget\"\/>\n<p id=\"anchor-fc1292\" class=\"endmark body-graf\"><em><strong>Catch up on NBC Selected\u2019s in-depth coverage of <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/tech-tools\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>tech and tools<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/wellness\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>wellness<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> and more, and follow us on <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NBCSelect\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nbcselect\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nbcselect\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> and <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nbcselect\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> to stay up to date.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. No one embodies that title of \u201ctravel expert\u201d quite like Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy. He\u2019s been to every continent (multiple times, including with his toddlers) and more countries than most people visit in a lifetime. 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