Horace Dupuy 
If you’ve ever stood in the aisle of a plane wrestling with your bag while a line of impatient passengers grows behind you, you already know how important the right carry-on is. A few inches too wide, flimsy wheels, or a handle that sticks can turn your trip into a nightmare. That’s why I wanted … Read more
Let’s be honest, most of us have been guilty of overpacking. You know the drill—you start with “just the essentials,” and the next thing you know, you’re sitting on your suitcase trying to zip it shut, wondering why you thought three extra pairs of jeans were necessary for a four-day trip. Been there, done that. … Read more
If you’re flying with JetBlue in 2025, you’ll want to pay close attention to their carry-on rules. JetBlue has always had a pretty solid reputation — comfy seats, extra legroom, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary snacks — but when it comes to baggage, things can get a little tricky, especially if you’re booking the lowest fare … Read more
If you’re planning a trip with Alaska Airlines, you’re probably wondering what exactly you can bring on board without getting stopped at the gate. The good news? Alaska Airlines is one of the more traveler-friendly carriers in the United States when it comes to carry-on baggage. That said, there are still specific size rules, personal … Read more
When I first told my friends I was planning a trip through three different countries with just one carry-on bag, they laughed. “You’ll never pull that off,” one of them said. Another asked, “What about souvenirs? What about shoes?” Truth be told, even I wasn’t sure if I could make it work. But I wanted … Read more
I’ll be honest with you. The first time I ever traveled abroad, I thought I had it all figured out. I watched a couple of YouTube videos, skimmed through a few blogs, and even made a checklist that I felt was bulletproof. But the moment I rolled my oversized, jam-packed suitcase into the airport, I … Read more
I used to just toss my shoes straight into my luggage — big mistake.A pair of sneakers fresh off a hike? Yep, they made my clothes smell like a locker room. A pair of dress shoes? They ended up scuffed because they rubbed against everything else in my suitcase. That’s when I discovered travel shoe … Read more
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