luggage

A Comparison between a Softside and Hardside Designer Luggage Set

The truth is that the debate between a softside versus a hardside luggage continues to rage on, and it all depends on various factors. When you visit a luggage store, the very first question you will probably ask the shopkeeper is whether they have soft or hard luggage. Most people prefer one luggage to the other and generally, they choose it based on their prior travel experience. It is true that in the last 2-3 years, there’s been a major shift to the hardside designer luggage set, with…

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Take-Away Travel Tips

Marilyn Jones is on the road a lot, so her bag is packed with tips to make travel easier for anyone. Here are some of her latest, including comfy socks.

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Ooops! We forgot to unload the luggage!

Empty carousel…the bags were still on the plane.      Photo: AgainErick / Wikimedia   Just about every traveler has had one of those moments: left the camera at home, left a jacket at a restaurant, and so forth. But most of us…

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Boarding Etiquitte and Carry-on Bags

A recent article from the newsletter Smarter Travel got me thinking about the different issues with boarding planes. I have noticed the myriad different ways that airlines try to control boarding. As they have worked to enforce “zones” or “groups”…

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A Comparison between a Softside and Hardside Designer Luggage Set

The truth is that the debate between a softside versus a hardside luggage continues to rage on, and it all depends on various factors. When you visit a luggage store, the very first question you will probably ask the shopkeeper is whether they have soft or hard luggage. Most people prefer one luggage to the other and generally, they choose it based on their prior travel experience. It is true that in the last 2-3 years, there’s been a major shift to the hardside designer luggage set, with…

Read More

Take-Away Travel Tips

Marilyn Jones is on the road a lot, so her bag is packed with tips to make travel easier for anyone. Here are some of her latest, including comfy socks.

Read More

Ooops! We forgot to unload the luggage!

Empty carousel…the bags were still on the plane.      Photo: AgainErick / Wikimedia   Just about every traveler has had one of those moments: left the camera at home, left a jacket at a restaurant, and so forth. But most of us…

Read More

Boarding Etiquitte and Carry-on Bags

A recent article from the newsletter Smarter Travel got me thinking about the different issues with boarding planes. I have noticed the myriad different ways that airlines try to control boarding. As they have worked to enforce “zones” or “groups”…

Read More