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Julie Weed

Seattle

Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer for The New York Times, Forbes, and others, mostly on travel, business, and trends at https://t.co/s42EDQMU9p

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  • 1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Julie Weed

    Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps for entertainment, getting around, safety and more. Here are some apps to download before you go. Safety and Security Public Wi-Fi networks may not be secure, so it’s good to encrypt activity with virtual private networks like NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Both charge about $13 for a monthly plan, and about half that for a yearly plan. Another VPN provider, Mullvad, charges about $5.50 per month.

  • 1 month ago | omanobserver.om | Julie Weed

    So you can whip together a weekend bag or fit a fortnight’s worth of outfits into a rolling suitcase, but does your status as “packing guru” extend to your phone or tablet? Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential for entertainment, getting around, safety and more.

  • 1 month ago | nytimes.com | Julie Weed

    Piensa en tu teléfono como un segundo equipaje de mano, con su propia lista de aplicaciones esenciales que deberías tener descargadas antes de viajar. Así que eres capaz de preparar una mochila de fin de semana o meter ropa para quince días en una maleta con ruedas, pero ¿tu condición de "gurú del equipaje" se extiende a tu teléfono o tableta?

  • 1 month ago | flipboard.com | Julie Weed

    NowThousands say they've been permanently banned from dating apps — and it's affecting their love lives. When Mimi*, 22, was in college, she created a fake profile on the dating app Hinge to report another phony account. Someone was impersonating her then-boyfriend on the app, and the couple wanted to …

  • 1 month ago | nytimes.com | Julie Weed

    Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun. So you can whip together a weekend bag or fit a fortnight's worth of outfits into a rolling suitcase, but does your status as "packing guru" extend to your phone or tablet? Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential for entertainment, getting around, safety and more.

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Julie Weed
Julie Weed @Julie_Weed
12 May 25

Sharing my article from the New York Times – I only had 800 words so I couldn’t include all the fab apps – what are your favorites for Travel? https://t.co/W43MYhjtPM

Julie Weed
Julie Weed @Julie_Weed
23 Jan 25

Sharing my article from the New York Times 2025 Travel Trend Round Up on solo travelers joining group trips https://t.co/GpcRulWbT0

Julie Weed
Julie Weed @Julie_Weed
4 Nov 24

My article for the New York Times https://t.co/8ogQU2Ag7G