Even with 30 countries under my belt, I don’t have a traumatic, “The airline lost my bag and I was in Brazil with just the clothes on my back” story that has unfortunately become too common of a ...

Stacker spoke to travel experts who share tips on how to pack a lighter-than-air bag that still includes all the essentials for your next bon voyage. - Photo illustration by Stacker // Shutterstock ...

I sigh, weaving past a family of four wrangling two enormous plastic-wrapped suitcases. My North Face duffel bounces lightly at my side as I slalom through the airport crowd, moving faster than anyone ...

This summer, my family of four traveled to the UK for a monthlong trip with only carry-ons. I focused on packing light, staple pieces of clothing that we could wash at our Airbnbs. Carry-ons added ...

Ever dragged an unbelievably heavy suitcase down a cobblestone street or tried to shove one into the trunk of a tiny taxi? If so, it’s probably not a pleasant flashback. Now, imagine breezing through ...

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There’s nothing worse than putting your suitcase on the scale at the airport and seeing that number tip over the dreaded weight limit. The only solution is to fling open your bag, take a quick ...