Air travel tips

Sometimes a long layover is long enough to leave the airport and get a glimpse of the city. Here's how to maximize a long layover and what to consider. #traveltips #travelhacks #layover

Share Tweet Pin Email When traveling carry-on only, liquids can be a big frustration. Those pesky carry on liquid restrictions mean you have to find smaller versions of all your toiletries, and you might have to leave a few things behind. But what if you could find some great non-liquid carry on toiletries to make […]

Share Tweet Pin Email So you’ve switched over from normal cigarettes to a vaping device, and now you’re wondering, can you bring a vape on a plane? Like with normal cigarettes, you are not permitted to use your vape or electronic cigarette while in flight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring it with you […]

I recently reviewed the Tortuga 35L Setout Women's Backpack, and it holds a lot of stuff! The bag has so many pockets, a laptop sleeve, hideaway straps, and more.

Share Tweet Pin Email Do you want to take a few mini bottles of liquor on your flight to avoid having to pay for drinks? Or are you interested in bringing back a few bottles of limoncello from your trip to Italy? Before you pack your bag, make sure you know the rules for bringing […]

Share Tweet Pin Email Layovers can be a real drag. Unfortunately they’re often unavoidable. Sometimes it just isn’t possible to get to your destination without a connecting flight. Other times the nonstop flight is a lot more expensive than the one with a layover. In an ideal world, you probably want your layover to be […]

Share Tweet Pin Email Airplane food is usually unappetizing, and some airlines these days aren’t even providing food on certain flights. Or maybe you have a dietary issue that makes it difficult to eat the standard food on offer on the flight. There are many reasons why you might wonder about bringing your own food […]

Liquids restrictions can put a damper on your efforts to travel carry-on only. But there are tons of solid non-liquid options to help make it easier. Solid perfume, solid shampoo, even solid sunscreen and solid bug repellent are great alternatives to the liquid versions. packing tips | pack carry-on only | flying carry-on only | non-liquid toiletries #packingtips #traveltips #flying #toiletries #packinghacks

Share Tweet Pin Email If you’re packing for your next trip and you’ve decided to fly carry-on only, you might have a few questions about what is allowed in a carry on bag. Razors in carry on bags might seem like an obvious no since they can cut, but it’s not as straight forward as […]

Here's how to pick the BEST carry-on luggage for your next trip!

Picking the best carry-on luggage can be overwhelming with so many choices. Here's what to look for in a bag and how to choose the best carry-on size luggage, whether it's a suitcase, a backpack or a hybrid. | packing tips | carry-on travel | flying carry-on only | best carry-on luggage | best rolling carry on luggage | best carry on backpack #traveltips #luggage #packing

Share Tweet Pin Email Planning a trip involves several parts, and unless you’re staying close to home, chances are you will need a flight. I always try to book non-stop flights because they’re easier to deal with. But what if you’re flying somewhere that’s too far away for a non-stop flight? What if the non-stop […]

Share Tweet Pin Email For the smokers in the group, you might be wondering, can I bring a lighter on a plane? It’s easy to assume you can’t take a lighter on a plane since fire is dangerous, but it’s not as simple as that. There are certain guidelines you must follow, but TSA does […]

Share Tweet Pin Email With all the different rules about what you can and can’t bring on a plane in your carry on, it’s no wonder we get confused about certain items. As a carry on traveler, you might be wondering about TSA makeup rules and how they deal with makeup in carry on bags. […]

Even though I'm a big believer in carry-on only travel, there are times when checking luggage is necessary. Here's what to pack in your carry-on bag. #packing #packingtips #traveltips #carryontravel

This carry-on luggage size chart provides sizes allowed by more than 170 airlines worldwide plus restrictions such as number of items and weight allowed. Find the right carry-on size luggage for your travels! #packing #luggage #airlines #traveltips