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Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Travellers reveal little-known smartphone feature that stops travel sickness
Travellers have revealed an under-the-radar hack to avoid getting motion sickness while in the car. Looking at a phone screen while you're in a moving vehicle can quickly make you feel dizzy. The NHS explains: 'Motion sickness is caused by repeated movements when travelling, like going over bumps in a car or moving up and down in a boat, plane or train. 'The inner ear sends different signals to your brain from those your eyes are seeing. These confusing messages cause you to feel unwell.' It recommends looking straight ahead or closing your eyes and breathing slowly to alleviate the effects of motion sickness. But, according to some travellers, some smartphones have a special setting that'll enable you to check your emails without feeling sick. Australian author, Zoe-Foster-Blake, took to Instagram to share a new hack she's found that lets her 'reply to emails in the car for the first time ever without wanting to spew'. She explains that people with the Apple IOS 18 update on their iPhone can actually turn on a special setting called 'Vehicle Motion Cues'. Found in the settings part of the phone, the Vehicle Motion Cues appear as 'animated dots on the edges of the screen that represent how the vehicle is moving without interfering with what you're doing on iPhone.' The sensors can detect when the user is in a moving vehicle. Apple says users need to click on the motion button in the accessibility section of settings. They can select to put on vehicle motion cues. On a Reddit thread, one fan of the feature explains: 'Basically the dots move in the direction of your phone's movement which helps your brain figure out what's happening without looking out the window.' And another Reddit user writes: 'I use it and it genuinely works well and helps me slightly with motion sickness. I love how it detects when you are in a vehicle and only then turns the feature on.' While another person says: 'As someone who suffers from motion sickness, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well this worked.' In a TikTok video, another i Phone user Kaylee Andrew (kayleeandrew18) says that she's now able to get stuff done while on the move. The TikToker explains that she used to not be able to 'be on my phone whatsoever' while in the car. If you're not lucky enough to have the iPhone solution for motion sickness, there are a couple of other methods you can try to combat feelings of dizziness. The NHS recommends sitting in the front of a car or the middle of the boat to reduce motion sickness. It also suggests breaking up long journeys with plenty of time to enjoy fresh air, drink water or take a walk. Ginger is also recommended for sickness and can be taken in the form of a biscuit, tablet or tea.
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Travel + Leisure
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
Jet-setters Say This $60 Amazon Tote Is the M.V.P. of Travel Bags—and It's Also Oprah-approved
Duffels, backpacks, and even the most expertly designed underseaters don't do what this $60 tote bag does. They don't effortlessly transition from being your go-to bag in-flight to the cutest picnic accessory at the park. Most other carry-ons are either stylish or practical—not both—and most haven't been recommended by Oprah. Featured on her 2022 Favorite Things list, the K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote Bag turns out to be the ultimate travel hack. Oprah loves that it's a 'stylish solution' to everyday bags, but travelers in Amazon's review section claim it's also the perfect size for a personal item. The Taylor tote is 15 inches wide, 15 inches tall, and 5 inches deep, so it meets most airlines' personal item size requirements. It's made of a faux suede material that's more stain-resistant and easier to wipe clean, though reviewers say it looks and feels just like real leather. The design is pretty minimalistic: there's only one interior snap pocket and some built-in card sleeves that protect against RFID skimming. A long shoulder strap allows you to wear the open-top carrier comfortably with layers on and when it's packed to the absolute brim. 'It is extremely useful for traveling,' a shopper wrote. 'It is sturdy and not stiff. It doesn't feel too heavy on my shoulder when I have overstuffed it.' People are surprised by how much it fits despite its simple composition. One wrote that they flew internationally with a small crossbody purse, flip-flops, a pair of lightweight travel pants, a top, an inflatable plane pillow, sunglasses, and their Kindle inside. Another said they'll have no problem packing it for a weekend trip. The Taylor Tote comes in an array of versatile neutral hues—black, army green, navy, and gray included—but you could opt for a fun color like baby blue or burnt orange to zhuzh up a summer outfit, too. No need to pack an extra bag for market shopping or to carry your things down to the resort pool at your destination. This tote does it all. It's a total workhorse, as one reviewer described it. In fact, some have deemed it their favorite bag ever and the best Amazon purchase they've ever made. Looking for other functional carry-ons you can be proud to pack for your next flight? We found some more stylish travel tote bags at Amazon, below. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
