I'm a travel journalist who has lived in Mexico, Spain, Portugal and Brazil. Learning how to pack a suitcase can make future trips seamless and stress-free. With plenty of helpful packing methods out ...

Raise your hand if you’ve been victimized by an overstuffed carry-on suitcase that takes three of your friends sitting on top of it just so you can pull it closed millimeter by millimeter until the ...

Packing your suitcase before leaving is no small matter: according to psychologists, what you choose to put in it and how you go about it can reveal real secrets about your character. The way you pack ...

I am not what some would call a “light packer.” I’m working on it, though. I’ve Googled videos of flight attendants teaching me carry-on packing hacks. I’ve improved my handwashing technique so I can ...

Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it. By John Wogan Ask any frequent traveler their rules for a trip, and you’ll likely hear the same advice: Never check a ...

There are countless videos online that share various packing techniques to fit more items into precious carry-on space. You ...

In all my years as a travel writer and professional packer, I’ve become acutely aware of the bulky, heavy, or just unnecessary items that take up far too much space in a suitcase, duffel, or backpack.

If you're struggling to fit everything into your suitcase, there's one simple change you can make to your packing technique ...

Deciding what to pack in your carry-on bag for a flight can be both fun and overwhelming. With a little planning and a concise list of everything from essential medications to in-flight conveniences, ...

As we head into the busy holiday season, a lot of people may be getting ready to travel for the first time in a while and could be feeling a little rusty. We wanted to help your winter getaways feel ...

While there's no set schedule for cleaning a suitcase, you should clean luggage if you haven't used it for a long time, say in six months or a year. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove any ...