Working on ‘The Bachelorette’ means constantly globetrotting. Here’s the gear one producer never travels without.

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Any true member of Bachelor Nation knows that tonight (!) is the finale of Jenn Tran’s love story. Over the past seven weeks, The Bachelorette has taken not only her and her suitors around the globe, but the show’s crew members, too.

We chatted with Claire Freeland, an executive producer and showrunner for the franchise, about her best travel tips—and what to pack if you’re planning to be away for months at a time … in the pursuit of love or otherwise.

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Plus: Our ultimate guide to traveling with pets

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It takes a bit of extra planning and packing, but if your animal companion is coming along for the ride, we’ve compiled some tips to make your pet’s trip as safe, calm, and comfortable as possible.

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One last thing: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is back. Here’s what our audio experts have to say about their podcast gear.

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The characters of Only Murders in the Building’s fourth season will begin recording another installment of their true-crime series. And while they might have what it takes to solve a murder, we couldn’t help but wonder whether the amateur podcasters are using the right gear. So we asked our audio experts to weigh in, and as it turns out, Only Murders in the Building might … actually be a well-produced podcast.

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