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How I Survive Any Red-Eye Flights Without Upgrading My Seat - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

How I Survive Any Red-Eye Flights Without Upgrading My Seat

    Who isn’t dreadful of red-eye flights — guess what?  I’m no longer one. The whole idea is to sleep and wake up fresh in a...

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Bolstie vs Traditional U-shape Neck Pillows: What Actually Works on Real Flights - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

Bolstie vs Traditional U-shape Neck Pillows: What Actually Works on Real Flights

  I knew traditional neck pillows never worked from the very first time I tried one 35 years ago — and I never looked back....

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The Simple Airplane Blanket Hack to Keep You Warm from Takeoff to Landing - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

The Simple Airplane Blanket Hack to Keep You Warm from Takeoff to Landing

I’ve always dressed properly so I’ve never been too cold during my flights. But on a few occassions when that cabin air kicks in mid-flight,...

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Short Necks? Long Necks? Why You Can’t Win with Neck Wrapping Travel Pillows - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

Short Necks? Long Necks? Why You Can’t Win with Neck Wrapping Travel Pillows

I used to think there was something wrong with me. Every time I flew, I’d try another neck pillow—the trendy wraparound kinds with cooling foam or...

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How I Sleep on My Side in a Plane Seat, Even in Basic Economy  - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

How I Sleep on My Side in a Plane Seat, Even in Basic Economy 

For most of my life, I thought I was a back sleeper. It’s what I told people. It’s what I believed. Every time I fell...

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My Commuter Hack For Drivers: Life-Changing  - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

My Commuter Hack For Drivers: Life-Changing 

  I designed Bolstie for passengers like myself. The exhausted traveler. The budget-conscious businessman on a red-eye. The mom juggling kids in row 34B. And honestly?...

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12-Hour Roadtrip to a Wedding to Discover This Neck-Saving Secret - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

12-Hour Roadtrip to a Wedding to Discover This Neck-Saving Secret

To be honest, I’m not a huge fan for long roadtrips. I always dread the drive there and back again. The open road, the playlists,...

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My Personal Tips to Reduce Jet Lag Without the Struggle & Clutter of Endless Gadgets/Hacks - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

My Personal Tips to Reduce Jet Lag Without the Struggle & Clutter of Endless Gadgets/Hacks

For years, I thought jet lag was just part of the deal—an unavoidable downside to international travel. You’d land groggy, push through the fatigue, and...

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The Best Travel Pillow Can Be the Most Thoughtful Gift for Aging Moms - BOLSTIE TRAVEL PILLOW

The Best Travel Pillow Can Be the Most Thoughtful Gift for Aging Moms

I didn’t rush to post this before Mother’s Day for a reason. Gifts for our moms—or anyone we love—should never feel forced or last-minute. Appreciation...

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