packing tips

When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …

The United States, as we know, is a patchwork quilt of laws. What may be the rule in one state may be very different in another state, and it’s possible …

When suitcases are coming around the baggage carousel, passengers cram shoulder to shoulder, hoping to see their bags quickly and easily, so they can grab them and “get outta there.” …

When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …

I’d like to think that my husband and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring them in the face for years and …

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 …

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 …