Leaving a phone behind at a restaurant, walking away from a laptop at a café, and looking down at your wrist to check the time and being met with a harsh tan line where you watch is supposed to be-all scenarios where Find My proves its worth. It doesn't always deliver miracles, but even knowing where something last checked in can bring a surprising amount of relief.
Not only did they reduce my day to day stress levels when I misplace my keys or wallet, but they're a great tool for helping you keep and eye on -- and even find -- things when traveling. But, as I've said many times before, AirTags aren't really designed to be discreet. In fact, they're designed to stand out to prevent them being used for stalking.
On my long trips to Asia, I always breathe a sign of relief when I glance at my phone and find that my checked suitcase has been loaded onto the aircraft. And I often wish I had one in my carry-on suitcase, especially when the overhead bins run out of space and the flight attendant checks my bag at the gate.
The first time I traveled solo, I didn't know what to expect. But my biggest worries were more of the interpersonal variety. Would I be lonely exploring on my own? Would it be harder to get a table for one at restaurants? Once I had some experience with solo travel, though, especially as a female, I realized that I was focusing on the wrong things.