It only takes a little bit o' long-distance travel to remind you that a little bit of preparation goes a long way. Before I boarded my recent 16-hour flight to JFK, I scoffed at the people wearing neck pillows like scarves, but once I'd boarded, it was a one-way trip to jealousy city. I hate you, rough pillow. Tiny blanket, you suck. If only I'd had a Ralph Lauren cashmere travel set...