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Gather all the garments you anticipate needing—then put half of them back. For a five-day trip, you'll likely need five shirts, two pairs of slacks or jeans, and one skirt, says Kathleen Ameche, ...

Are compression or standard packing cubes best? Packing cubes are a must-have for many travelers. They make it easy to keep your suitcase organized so it’s always easy to find what you need. If you ...

In her 1979 collection of essays, The White Album, Joan Didion shared her essential packing list. It is an exercise in minimalism and restraint (though, not too much restraint as she did include ...

Fall is unexpectedly one of the hardest seasons to pack for. Depending on where you’re traveling, the weather can vary. It’s often warmer than you’d hoped or cooler than expected—or it changes ...

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A personal item is a smaller bag that fits under the seat in front of you, while a carry-on is larger and stored in the overhead bin. Pack in-flight essentials like chargers, snacks, and medications ...

I went on a 12-day trip to Europe with Away's $495 garment suitcase. It's great at keeping formalwear wrinkle-free, but works ...

For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than lugging your belongings in and out of the plane ...