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Although I’ve gotten much better at packing over the years, I still manage to stuff my suitcase with too many things. I long to be someone who packs two weeks’ worth of clothes and toiletries into a ...

Packing a suitcase may seem pretty simple – throw in your clothes, zip it up, and go, right? But anyone who’s ever had to sit on their suitcase to get it to close or arrived at their destination with ...

While nearly everyone gets excited to go on vacation, almost no one looks forward to packing beforehand. This dreaded task is only made worse by the threat of wrinkled clothes, forgotten items and ...

Taking the time to create a packing list (this is different than an organized traveler’s checklist) a week or two before your trip is one of the best packing tips because it makes certain you don’t ...

Having a strategy can be the difference between a stressful vacation and a relaxing one. Julia Rothman Think Tetris Fill every inch of space. For example, footwear can be stuffed with socks. Then lay ...

Carolyn Fox of Colorado Springs, Colo., started traveling light after a taxing family trip to Europe 20 years ago. “We couldn’t fit four suitcases into the trunks of the small cars, we couldn’t get ...

Have you ever crossed your fingers while frantically trying to shove your carry-on into the overhead bin, praying you won’t need to check it? Ever had to sit on your suitcase while zipping it and ...

Last year, nearly 29 million “mishandled” bags didn’t show up at the correct baggage claim carousel, according to air transport IT provider Sita, which monitors global baggage handling. And passengers ...

As air carriers tighten the screws on passengers carrying their luggage on board, these little accessories can make a big ...

When it comes to organization, I'm a work in progress. Anyone who knows me would probably balk at the idea of me writing this article. But, that is the exact reason why I'm writing it. When you're not ...