Travel Sunglasses: Best Picks for 2025

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—Finding the best travel sunglasses for your next adventure can be a game-changer. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, strolling through vibrant city streets, or lounging on a tropical beach, the right pair of shades will keep you stylish, comfortable, and protected.
We’ve rounded up the top picks for 2025 to suit every type of traveler. From frames that handle the wear and tear of adventure to those that add a touch of glamour to your travel photos, these sunglasses tick all the boxes.
To create this list, we focused on the features that matter most when traveling:

UV protection: To shield your eyes from harmful rays, especially during long hours in the sun.
Durability: Travel sunglasses need to withstand drops, bumps, and being stuffed into a carry-on.
Style and versatility: From sporty to chic, your sunglasses should suit every occasion.
Comfort: Nobody wants to deal with glasses that pinch or slide off your nose during a busy day.
Specialized options: Whether you need prescription sunglasses or blue-light glasses for screen-heavy trips, these picks have you covered.

Sporty and rugged: Oakley Sutro
For active travelers who crave performance and durability, Oakley Sutro is a top choice. These sunglasses feature wrap-around lenses that provide exceptional UV protection and shield your eyes from dust and wind, making them ideal for hiking, biking, or exploring rugged terrains. Their lightweight frame ensures all-day comfort, and the bold design guarantees you’ll stand out in all your travel selfies.
Sustainable chic: Karün
Eco-conscious travelers will love Karün sunglasses. Made from recycled and natural materials, these stylish frames are both durable and sustainable. Karün’s polarized lenses reduce glare, making them perfect for exploring sunny beaches or snow-covered peaks. Their ergonomic design keeps them secure, even during intense activities. Plus, if you’re looking for prescription sunglasses, Karün offers customization to fit your vision needs without compromising style.
Urban elegance: Ray-Ban Erika
For city adventurers, Ray-Ban Erika is a versatile pick that blends style and practicality. With a lightweight frame and gradient lenses, these sunglasses are comfortable for long days of sightseeing. Their timeless design complements any outfit, whether you’re sipping coffee at a Parisian café or snapping photos at an iconic landmark. They’re also available as prescription sunglasses, ensuring clear vision on every step of your journey.
Digital nomad essential: Gunnar blue-light glasses
For travelers who spend time working on laptops or scrolling through photos, Gunnar’s blue-light glasses are a must-have. Designed to reduce eye strain from digital screens, they’re a lifesaver for red-eye flights or long nights editing travel videos. While not a traditional sunglass option, they’re a perfect travel companion for digital nomads who want to balance work and exploration.
Glamorous getaway: Le Specs Air Heart
If your travel plans include glamorous evenings or trendy hotspots, Le Specs Air Heart sunglasses deliver the perfect dose of drama. With oversized frames and a bold design, they’ll elevate your look instantly. Their sturdy build and high-quality lenses ensure they’re more than just a pretty accessory, offering excellent UV protection for sun-soaked adventures.
Adventure-ready: Smith Guides Choice
For those chasing adventure in extreme environments, Smith Guides Choice sunglasses are built to perform. Their polarized lenses provide unparalleled clarity and glare reduction, making them perfect for fishing, skiing, or trekking. The wrap-around design and anti-slip nose pads keep them secure, no matter how intense your activity gets. Available with prescription options, these glasses ensure clear vision in even the toughest conditions.
Sunglasses for every traveler
Traveling in 2025 calls for sunglasses that do more than block the sun. From eco-friendly frames to high-performance designs, there’s a pair for every style and need. And with options like prescription sunglasses and blue-light glasses now widely available, you don’t have to choose between practicality and fashion.
Explore our top picks and find the perfect shades to match your next adventure. Whether you’re scaling mountains, wandering city streets, or simply relaxing by the pool, the right sunglasses will keep you looking and feeling your best.
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Start a new business, write another memoir? What Joe Biden could do after leaving the White House

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Joe Biden is all set to retire from his current role as the 46th President of the United States. This means he will have a lot more free time on his hands than he had throughout his presidency or career as a politician. But what are his plans?Recently, Biden has admitted to being unsure about his future. Speaking to USA Today, he said, “Who knows what I’m going to be when I’m 86 years old?”AdvertisementAt 82,
Biden is the oldest US president to leave office. As he readies to say goodbye to the White House, here are some ways he might spend his upcoming years.Seek to enhance his legacyThe 46th US president is not likely to return to politics again due to age and health issues, something that his presidential predecessor-turned-successor Donald Trump has done. Although the Democrat has kept his post-presidency plans largely private, those who have known him for years note that it’s a subject he rarely discusses, confined to a small group of close aides.However, he could take a cue from those who came before him. Some modern former presidents have collected large fees for post-White House speaking engagements. Biden, plagued most of his term by low approval ratings, could use such appearances to bolster his legacy and future popularity.The good news for Biden is that presidents often see their popularity improve after leaving office.Former President George W Bush takes the field with his wife Laura Bush before an NCAA college football game between Florida State and SMU. File image/APRepublican
George W Bush was unpopular at the end of his term amid the Iraq War and the financial crisis. But he became more favourably viewed in subsequent years, despite keeping a low public profile while taking up painting. Trump was similarly dogged by low approval ratings throughout his first term but won back the White House in November.Editor’s PicksStart a presidential libraryBiden can spend his time fundraising and starting work on plans for his presidential library, which will probably be located in his home state of Delaware. There, he served as a senator for 36 years and spent many weekends during his presidency.Officials have already enlisted at least one Biden administration ambassador to help with fundraising. A model can be the Barack Obama Presidential Center, a 19.3-acre library and museum in Chicago. Work began three years ago, with completion expected in 2026.Sorting out official documentsAccording to aides, Biden tends to be somewhat of a pack rat and may wish to keep some documents and memorabilia from his White House years, but he must proceed carefully. Federal law requires elected officials to hand over official documents and classified materials upon leaving office.Biden’s personal lawyers have been managing documents carefully, even before classified materials from his time as a senator and vice president were discovered at the Penn Biden Center in Washington and in his Delaware garage.AdvertisementThose discoveries followed an FBI search in 2022 on Trump’s Florida club, part of a documents case that was scrapped after he won back the White House. In Biden’s case, special counsel Robert Hur later released a report impugning the president’s age and mental competence but didn’t seek criminal charges over mishandled documents.“We are going to do our best, certainly, to be careful to follow the rules, to do this the right way,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said when asked about document retention on Friday.Write another memoir — also carefullyBiden has written two memoirs, ‘Promises to Keep’ published in 2007 and ‘Promise Me, Dad,’ released in 2017. But, according to those close to him, he hasn’t expressed much interest in writing a third memoir yet.However, if he changes his mind and comes around to writing one he would need to proceed with caution. Hur accused Biden of being sloppy about sharing classified information with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, who worked on Biden’s first two books. The special counsel considered charging Zwonitzer with obstruction of justice because the ghostwriter destroyed recordings of interviews he conducted with Biden while they worked on his second memoir.AdvertisementUltimately, Hur’s report said Zwonitzer offered “plausible, innocent reasons” for having done so and subsequently cooperated with investigators.Become a part of the ex-president’s clubA long-time admirer of political tradition, Biden may welcome membership in the ex-presidents’ club. Former commanders-in-chief occasionally gather for photos, share mutual praise at historical events, and sit together at VIP funerals.They often collaborate on special initiatives, such as promoting vaccines during the Covid pandemic or fundraising after natural disasters. They seldom criticise one another and are even more restrained when commenting on current White House occupants.Also read:
Presidents of the United States: When Barack Obama, Mr hope and change, went to WashingtonThis will be a chance for Biden to again differentiate himself from Trump, who showed little interest in spending time with former presidents after losing his 2020 reelection bid. That was similar to how he shunned typical post-presidency endeavours like working on building a presidential library, instead concentrating on his 2024 campaign.AdvertisementBiden already convened his own former president’s club of sorts while still in office: He prepared for his State of the Union address last March by holding a video call with actors who had previously played presidents.President Joe Biden listens during a briefing regarding the federal response to the spread of wildfires in Los Angeles. File image/APMorgan Freeman, Tony Goldwyn, Geena Davis and Michael Douglas offered advice and encouragement, as did Bill Pullman, who played President Thomas J Whitmore in “Independence Day.” Pullman seized on Biden’s ever-present optimism in his public comments to predict, “People, when they look at all that you’ve managed to do, they’re gonna remember. Time will remember, always, your words.”Try his hand at business?Speaking of celebrities, Biden has floated the idea of more glitzy post-presidential pursuits. In August, about a month after he scrapped his reelection campaign, Biden joked at an event for online content creators, “That’s why I invited you to the White House — because I’m looking for a job.”AdvertisementWhen Jessica Alba helped celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House a few weeks later, Biden joked that he might soon need the star’s business connections to help find work, saying, “Jessica, if I’m really good, maybe you can get me a job?”He offered a similar joke at a December event for Kennedy Center honorees, telling Robert De Niro, “If I get in trouble, I’m coming to you, pal.”“I’m looking for work in February,” Biden said to laughter. “Maybe you’ve got something for me? A Biden-De Niro combination? I can’t sing, I can’t act, I can’t dance, do a damn thing – but I could help ya.”With inputs from APEnd of Article

Back-to-school hack: Cereal book covers

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The start of the school year is always a time of mixed emotions, with the kids excited to see their friends again, while parents are stressed out of their minds. Between uniforms, stationery, and schoolbooks, January’s financial pinch feels extra tight. Yet, one TikTok user lightened the mood with a hilariously creative solution to one common back-to-school woe: book covers.Instead of spending on traditional covers, @lustrylove repurposed a few household items to wrap his schoolbooks. The results are nothing short of iconic!The viral video has racked up over 800,000 views, and shows three schoolbooks wrapped in packaging from cereal boxes; namely Kellogg’s Cornflakes, fresh milk cartons, and Weetbix boxes. As the camera pans over the makeshift covers, it’s almost hard to tell whether these are schoolbooks or breakfast cereal ads! Check out the ingenious hack below:

@lustrylove Haibo no money left this time of year iqiniso 🤣🤣🤣 #SAMA28 #southafrica #school #15thofjanuary2023 #fyp #foryou #books #viralvideos ♬ Mnike (Radio Edit) (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee) (Official Audio) – Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za

TikTok users praised the ingenious hack. The video sparked both laughter and inspiration across the platform, reaching over 100,000 likes and 1,900 comments.Some viewers applauded the creativity, with one user commenting, “Genius! Imagine getting hungry in class and pulling out a Cornflakes book!” Another wrote, “This is the real definition of thinking outside the (cereal) box!”Others were quick to admit they’d try the hack themselves. “School supplies are expensive, this is my new aesthetic for 2025!” one parent joked.

ALSO READ: The shocking fees at SA’s elite schools in 2025

Januworry is notoriously tough on wallets, especially after the festive season splurge, which leaves families searching for budget-friendly hacks to make ends meet.Just like the guy who used KFC packaging to wrap his books, @lustrylove’s book-covering idea is a reminder that a little creativity can go a long way.While it’s a fun, humorous solution, it also highlights the resourcefulness so many South Africans tap into during challenging times.So, the next time you pour yourself a bowl of Cornflakes, don’t be so quick to throw that box away. It might just be your next book cover masterpiece.

ALSO READ: KFC is book wrappin’ good for 2025 back-to-school

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Hand-Drawn Game Guides Announces New Mega Man Book

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Posted in: Books, Capcom, Games, Mega Man, Video Games | Tagged: Hand-Drawn Game Guides, NF PublishingHand-Drawn Game Guides will be taking on the world of Mega Man, as a new guide by NF Publishing will go up for pre-order next weekArticle Summary
Explore Mega Man’s world with an officially licensed hand-drawn guide by NF Publishing and Capcom.
Pre-orders for Hand-Drawn Mega Man Guide begin January 14 via Kickstarter crowdfunding.
Philip Summers’ guides feature strategy, maps, and tips for Mega Man and Dr. Wily’s Revenge.
Experience a unique celebration of Mega Man with artful, detailed guides and insider strategies.
NF Publishing announced that they have partnered with Capcom to release a new edition of the Hand-Drawn Game Guides, this time featuring the iconic Mega Man series. This is an officially licensed guidebook to the original title, complete with level maps, strategies, how-to guides, and boss battle advice, all with hand-drawn artwork to give it that feeling of “Hey, my friend made this; it’s pretty rad.” The book will go up for pre-order on January 14. However, the pre-order is through Kickstarter. Which seems like the weirdest way to go about it, because really, you’re not putting the book up for pre-order, you’re crowdfunding to see how many copies you’ll print.Credit: NF Publishing
Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man
In 2021, the video game world was taken by storm by artist and author Philip Summers’ classic video game guidebooks done entirely by hand, a project he named Hand-Drawn Game Guides. Featuring pages packed with hand-drawn art and maps, thousands of fans were clamoring to get their hands on physical versions of these guides, but Philip was unable to move forward as he lacked the official licenses to print physical copies of his work. However, the project caught the eye of NF Publishing, and for the past three years, they’ve been working to overcome that obstacle. Now, with NF’s support, Capcom has become an officially licensed partner, and Philip has been working on his most ambitious project yet: Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man.
Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man is a first-of-its-kind celebration of the origin point of an iconic video game series. Every creative element in the book is done by hand, even down to the copyright page! The book functions as a full strategy guide for complete playthroughs of Mega Man — as well as its Game Boy follow-up, Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, as bonus content. Detailed, hand-drawn maps for every level are included, complete with tips and tricks for challenging areas, individual evaluations of every enemy in the game, and strategies for defeating the Robot Master bosses (and, of course, Dr. Wily himself). Philip has packed the book with a lifetime of love for Mega Man that shines through on every single page.
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