How to Make Flying Easier and More Comfortable
A few things you can do, and wear, to make flying easier and much more comfortable. How to book your flight, choose your seats, organize your carry-on, enjoy traveling with ease.
Our Best Carry-On and Personal Item Travel Bags
Over the years, we've lugged checked bags, carry-on and personal item travel bags of many different shapes and sizes. This is what we're currently carrying, and what we like. Read on for our recommendations for our best travel bags, good to go for long or short trips.
Flying with Only a Personal Item – Our Ultimate Minimalist Packing Tips
Flying with just a “personal item” is the easiest and most economical way to fly. Can you say “basic economy?” and “no bag fees?”
What's in My Carry-On Personal Item
Part of making flying easier is having a well thought out and packed personal item that fits under the seat in front of you on the plane. Here's our list of what to carry on every flight.
Best Travel Shoes for Women: Walking, Hiking, Comfort
Use our simple method to choose the best women's shoes for travel. Pick from three categories: comfortable shoes for hiking and walking, city shoes for days on your feet in town, and recovery shoes that give your feet a rest while taking you to dinner or the beach. All with comfort and packability in mind.
Our Ultralight Packing List for Women
What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Ultralight packing tips for international travel, short trips, and extended travel anywhere, especially for women.
The Ultimate Ultra Light Packing List for Men
This is my ultra light travel packing list for men. It all fits easily into a 35 liter backpack. Actually, it could fit in a 22 liter backpack, if you're going really minimalist.
Our Best Accessories for Every Kind of Travel (2024)
Travel is not just about the destination. It's also about making the journey as smooth as possible. Here are our recommendations for the best accessories for every kind of travel in 2024.
Unbound Merino Wool for Spring Travel
Merino wool by Unbound Merino is the magic fiber for flexibility in your travel packing. Layers of merino balance warmth and breathability, so you retain body warmth when it's cool, and shed it when it's warm.