I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been at the airport, staring at my suitcase and wondering if my carefully packed frozen goodies would make it to the other side without turning into a soupy mess. For me, it’s usually something special — like marinated kebabs my mom made, or a batch of lamb … Read more
If there’s one thing you learn quickly about packing for Iceland, it’s that your suitcase fills up fast. Between the chunky sweaters, insulated jackets, hiking boots, and maybe even a tripod or two for chasing the Northern Lights, it’s not hard to hit an airline’s baggage limit before you’ve even thought about souvenirs. That’s why … Read more
I’ll be honest: I’ve owned my share of “good enough” luggage. The kind that looks fine in the store, feels okay when you roll it down the aisle, but starts showing battle scars after one long-haul trip. So when I first got my hands on the Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX, I wasn’t expecting it to … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to cram your entire wardrobe into a carry-on before a trip, you know the struggle. You sit on the suitcase, zip it up halfway, pray to the luggage gods… and still end up with wrinkled clothes and no room for that extra pair of shoes. That’s usually the moment when someone … Read more
If you’ve flown Southwest before, you probably know they have a unique way of doing things — open seating, free checked bags, and a generally friendlier vibe than some other big airlines. But while “bags fly free” is a huge plus, you still need to follow the rules when it comes to your carry-on and … Read more
I have a very specific memory burned into my brain. I was at the United gate in Chicago with a bag I swore would fit. The agent looked at it, then at me, then at that little metal sizer like it was a courtroom. I did the gentle push. Then the not-so gentle push. The … Read more
If you’ve ever had to play “will it fit?” with your bag at the boarding gate, you know the unique stress of airline carry-on rules. One minute you’re confident your bag will sail through, the next you’re side-eyeing the sizer box like it’s your worst enemy. I’ve flown Delta more times than I can count … Read more
If you’ve ever walked up to the boarding gate clutching your bag like it’s your first-born child, silently hoping the agent doesn’t pull out the dreaded sizer box… yeah, I’ve been there. More times than I’d like to admit. Flying with American Airlines in 2025 is pretty straightforward when it comes to carry-on rules, but … Read more