Turn Downtime into Adventure
Layovers don’t have to mean wasted hours and stale airport snacks. Layover Tips helps you reclaim your stopover with smart travel hacks, mini city escapes, wellness tips, and productivity ideas—so every leg of your journey feels like part of the fun.
Welcome to the Stopover Sweet Spot
Hey traveler—just landed somewhere new? Let’s make it count.
Layover Tips was born in Terminal B, somewhere between a missed connection and a surprisingly great ramen bowl. What started as a scribbled list of “quick things to do near JFK” has evolved into your go-to guide for making the most of every pause in your journey.
We believe layovers are underrated windows of possibility—perfect for squeezing in a little joy, rest, or even productivity. Whether you’ve got 90 minutes or 9 hours, we’ve got the tips to help you stretch that time into something memorable.
Meet the Layover Crew
We’re a mix of globetrotters, digital nomads, airport lounge hoppers, and comfort-maximizing travelers who’ve learned that the journey matters just as much as the destination.
Together, we’ve been stuck, delayed, rerouted—and inspired. Now, we’re passing that insight on to you.
Tessa Blake
Travel Wellness Pro
My carry-on always has essential oils, fuzzy socks, and a sleep mask that means business. I help travelers find little pockets of peace—whether it’s the best nap pod in Frankfurt or a tension-melting neck stretch you can do in seat 27A. Long layover? Let’s make it feel like a mini spa day.
My carry-on always has essential oils, fuzzy socks, and a sleep mask that means business. I help travelers find little pockets of peace—whether it’s the best nap pod in Frankfurt or a tension-melting neck stretch you can do in seat 27A. Long layover? Let’s make it feel like a mini spa day.
Mateo Cruz
Adventure-While-You-Wait Guide
If there’s a side street with great tacos near an airport, I’ve probably been down it. I specialize in squeezing every drop of fun out of a few free hours—no matter the city, the timezone, or the terminal. Quick hike? Pop-up gallery? Mystery snacks from a local market? I’m your guy.
If there’s a side street with great tacos near an airport, I’ve probably been down it. I specialize in squeezing every drop of fun out of a few free hours—no matter the city, the timezone, or the terminal. Quick hike? Pop-up gallery? Mystery snacks from a local market? I’m your guy.
Riley Monroe
Travel Hacks Specialist
I once packed for a 5-day trip in a personal item, and I’ve never looked back. I write about smarter ways to travel—from breeze-through-security tips to genius layover survival gear. If it makes your journey smoother, faster, or just less annoying, I’ve probably tested it and raved about it to a stranger.
I once packed for a 5-day trip in a personal item, and I’ve never looked back. I write about smarter ways to travel—from breeze-through-security tips to genius layover survival gear. If it makes your journey smoother, faster, or just less annoying, I’ve probably tested it and raved about it to a stranger.
Our mission
Your Journey Deserves More Than Just the Destination
At Layover Tips, our mission is to transform travel delays and long connections into opportunities.
We’re here to help you:
- Explore new corners of the world, even in a few hours
- Relax with intention (and without the neck cramps)
- Get things done in transit without burning out
You bring the passport—we’ll bring the plan.
What Counts as a Good Layover Tip?
We’ve got a checklist for that. Every tip we share has to check at least three of these:
- Time-savvy – Can you actually do it during your stopover?
- Stress-reducing – Does it simplify your travel experience?
- Worth it – Whether it’s scenic, delicious, or restorative.
- Traveler-tested – Would we do it again? Heck yes.
If it doesn’t clear customs with us, it doesn’t get published.
Got a Go-To Travel Hack or Airport Gem?
We’d love to hear it. Whether it’s your favorite quiet corner in Heathrow or a 3-hour itinerary from Tokyo Haneda, share it with us. Your tip might be someone else’s perfect layover escape.