Wānaka: Your South Island base

Uganda is the source of the Nile, home to Africa’s highest mountain range, and has the highest concentration of primates in the world. It is a truly unique and incredible destination, especially for the some of the best wildlife encounters. It is particularly famous for its gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, some of the best birdlife…

When it comes to finding the right toilet seat riser for your setup, it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. The height and shape of your toilet, as well as your height and who you’ll be sharing the toilet with, all factor into picking the perfect riser. Shape of toilet bowl Every toilet bowl has either a…

Caleigh Waldman for NYT Wirecutter A well-packed bag is one that contains less than you think you need but everything you actually need. If possible, fitting everything into one carry-on and personal item will give you more freedom compared to checking a bag or two. You’ll be glad you did if (and when) things don’t…

Although even the most haphazard fill-’em-and-squish-’em technique will help you save space, there is an art to making each parcel as small as possible. Roughly three days’ worth of clothes. Alexander Aciman/NYT Wirecutter While it might not be advisable to squish down some of these items, such as the denim shirt, here are those same…

If you buy a pair of secondhand skis, you’ll probably want to change the bindings. Kyle Fitzgerald/NYT Wirecutter If you decide to buy a pair of previously owned downhill skis, Christine cautions that you may have to replace the bindings. “Bindings are ‘indemnified’ by the manufacturers for only a few years, and after that point,…

What we like: The best rich, skin-smoothing vitamin C serum drops, in an updated formula with 2% more vitamin C. Pretty impressive for a drugstore brand. A hearty  ascorbic acid gel that seemingly melts into skin to leave a sheer, touchable finish. Ingredients include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid. Other things to know: Testers…