The Getaway Plan
Getting Through U.S. Customs and Immigration: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Visitors
This guide details the step-by-step process for international visitors entering the United States, covering document preparation, arrival procedures, CBP inspections, and customs declarations. Preparation and knowing what to expect are key to a smooth entry.
Javier RomeroNovember 11, 20265 min read
The Getaway Plan
Four Caribbean Islands, Four Winter Escapes: Which One Fits You?
Choosing the best Caribbean island for your winter getaway depends on your traveler type, with options like Aruba for beach lovers, Puerto Rico for foodies, Jamaica for resort-plus-adventure, and Saba for hikers and divers.
Javier Romero·4 min read
Grooming Notes
Match Your Skin Concern to the Right Ingredient: A Men's Guide to Reading the Label
Men can decode skincare labels by matching specific concerns like aging, uneven tone, excess oil, or dryness to key active ingredients. Understanding retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid empowers informed product selection beyond marketing.
Amélie Girard·5 min read
The Wellness Brief
Calmi Magazine Makes Space for the Women’s Health Questions Often Left Unasked
Sponsored by Calmi·8 min
Fuel & Fire
Three Reactions and a Layer of Char: The Chemistry That Ages Whiskey, Rum, and Brandy
Amélie Girard·5 min
Fuel & Fire
Four Whiskeys That Cover Every Home Bar Job: Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, and Irish Compared
Amélie Girard·5 min
Field Tested
How to Pack a Hiking Backpack: A Zone-by-Zone Decision Framework
Dasha Orlova·4 min
Home Base
How to Set Up Your Home Office for a Neutral Posture: A Step-by-Step Ergonomic Checklist
Mei Lin·5 min
The Wellness Brief
Why Jacksonville’s Discerning Adults Are Switching to Germain Personal Training & Nutrition in 2026
Sponsored by Germain Personal Training·8 min
Fuel & Fire
Why Roast Level Changes Everything: The Chemistry Behind Your Coffee and How to Brew It
Amélie Girard·5 min
The Wellness Brief
Cold Exposure for Men: When It Helps Recovery, When It Can Undermine Muscle Growth
Amélie Girard·5 min
The Getaway Plan
Travel Adapters, Decoded: How to Pick Between Compact, High-Power, and Kit Styles
Javier Romero·5 min
Home Base
Fiberglass, Cellulose, or Spray Foam: Matching Insulation to Your Project and Skill Level
Mei Lin·4 min
Home Base
How to Layer Ambient, Task, and Accent Lighting in Your Living Room, Kitchen, and Bedroom
Mei Lin·5 min
The Money Trail
How to Choose an ETF: A Five-Step Due Diligence Framework for Any Portfolio Goal
Mei Lin·5 min
Opinion & Editorial
Analysis & Trends
Fuel & Fire
Five Essential Cooking Oils, Compared: Which One to Reach For When the Heat Is On
Amélie Girard · Oct 31
The Style Kit
Five Shoes, One Wardrobe: How Construction Dictates Which Dress Shoe to Wear
Dasha Orlova · Oct 29
Field Tested
Strap-In or Rear-Entry: Which Snowboard Binding System Fits How You Ride
Dasha Orlova · Oct 30
Grooming Notes
How to Choose a Men's Facial Moisturizer: Match Your Skin Type to the Right Ingredients and Finish
Amélie Girard · Oct 28
Grooming Notes
Pomade, Clay, Gel, Cream or Spray: The Right Men's Styling Product for Your Hair Type, Hold and Finish
Amélie Girard · Oct 24
The Getaway Plan
Fort Myers, Sorted: How to Build an Itinerary Around History, Nature, and the Beach
Javier Romero · Oct 27
Explainers
Grooming Notes
Why Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid Work Better Together in Men's Skincare
Amélie Girard · Nov 6
Culture Compass
Dialogue, Sound Effects, and Music: The Three Pillars of Film Sound Design
Javier Romero · Nov 5
The Style Kit
Fused, Half-Canvas, or Full-Canvas: How to Choose the Right Suit Jacket Construction
Dasha Orlova · Nov 6
Field Tested
Decoding Gear Fabric Specs: What "500D Cordura" and "210D Ripstop" Actually Mean for Your Pack
Dasha Orlova · Nov 5
Culture Compass
How to Recognize Film Noir: A Field Guide to Shadows, Fatalism, and the Femme Fatale
Javier Romero · Nov 1
Culture Compass
From Unflawed Gunslinger to Scarred Drifter: How the Western Hero Was Remade
Javier Romero · Nov 1