Hi Tammi! I'm a noobie as well, but thought I would give you my opinion based on what I've experienced so far. Like you, I don't really smoke much during the day, but when my son goes to bed at night, I'm puffing away. I too wanted something that looked and felt more like a regular cigarette. I went ahead and got a joye 510, and so far it's working out well for me. Yes, the battery life is shorter, but I will take a few puffs every couple hours or so, and one fully charged battery lasts me just about the whole day. It's at night that I usually end up killing a fully charged battery because I will sit and vape my brains out. Carts can last a decent amount of time. I have found that keeping them topped off helps them last a little longer. As far as where to buy from, there is a list of reputable suppliers on this forum. I'm a hermit, so I don't know about the plane thing As far as chargers, I plan to get a 510 passthrough because I tend to vape at the computer at night, and the passthrough would be a good option for me. May you have a peaceful day as well, hope this helped. Good luck finding your perfect e cig!