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    I Thought I’d Seen The Dumbest Suitcase Ever. Then I Found This.

    by SharonKurheg June 14, 2026
    by SharonKurheg June 14, 2026

    A while back, I wrote about what I thought might have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever made. I genuinely believed it would be difficult to top. Then …

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    Airport Baggage Handler: Don’t Tie Ribbons to Your Luggage

    by SharonKurheg May 30, 2026
    by SharonKurheg May 30, 2026

    Most travelers spend their time worrying about what goes inside their luggage. It turns out there may be things attached to the outside of your suitcase that can cause problems …

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    The Best Travel Gift I Never Knew I Needed

    by joeheg May 20, 2026
    by joeheg May 20, 2026

    When people think about travel gifts, they usually think of the obvious stuff. Packing cubes. Passport holders. Travel pillows. AirTags. Maybe a last-minute stocking stuffer for the frequent flyer in …

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    This Might Be the Strangest Piece of Luggage We’ve Ever Seen

    by SharonKurheg March 14, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 14, 2026

    I’ve been traveling regularly since the early 1990s. I had my favorite piece of luggage ever, in the form of a Samsonite Silhouette EZ Cart, and man, that thing went …

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    Why This “Pre-Dented” Suitcase Is Turning Heads at Airports

    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026

    Frequent travelers tend to obsess over luggage—especially when weight limits, durability, and design all matter. While searching for the “perfect” bag, it’s not unusual to encounter unusual concepts. But few …

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    Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?

    by joeheg November 21, 2025
    by joeheg November 21, 2025

    There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …

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    How I Still Use My (Obsolete) Wired Bose Headphones With My iPhone (Even as Apple & Bose Evolve)

    by joeheg August 17, 2025
    by joeheg August 17, 2025

    One of the best things I’ve ever purchased to make my travel more comfortable, besides signing up for Global Entry, is my Bose Quiet Comfort 25 Noise Cancelling headphones. Thanks …

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    Product Review: Trtl Travel Pillow & Trtl Junior: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 28, 2025

    If you’re on a flight – especially one where you don’t have a lie-flat or even a near lie-flat seat – having a good travel pillow can make a big …

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    A Few Inches Make All The Difference (For Bag Size)

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

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    My Experience With The World’s Lightest Carry On Bag

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2025

    When it comes to luggage allowances, U.S. airlines, despite all their problems, are better than a lot of airlines outside the country. With these few exceptions, your checked luggage for …

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