packing tips

We all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …

When getting together with friends, my husband and I have been known to pack a few (OK, sometimes more than just a few) bottles into our checked luggage. We’ve also …

If you ever looked at my suitcase, you’d laugh at all the crap I have on it to make it stand out from all the other bags. Above all, I …

There are three kinds of packers. The Overpackers Subscribing to the old motto, “always be prepared,” overpackers pack to be ready for everything. I mean, memes have been written about …

There are plenty of travel tips out there that are either excellent ways to enhance or improve your travel, or can be ways to potentially stop your trip from becoming …

If you’re reading this, chances are you have some interest in travel. In fact, you may have a lot of interest. Maybe you’re a Hyatt Globalist or have American AAdvantage …

My husband and I had decided we really weren’t big cruise fans. But then we went on a Virgin Voyages cruise in the summer of 2022, and it turned out …

Ever since the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been enforcing what is known as “3-1-1 for carry-ons,” wherein travelers are allowed to carry liquids through …

My name is Sharon and I am a chronic over-packer. Oh, I CAN pack lightly if I really, really try (I can do a 4-day weekend with just this bag if …

Although we do our best, Joe and I are dyed-in-the-wool over packers. However, if we are in a location for more than a week or so, we make it our …