How To Travel (and Pack Everything) With a Personal Item Only

October 30, 2018 Erica Ho 4 minute read

I almost dumped a guy once upon discovering that he loved to check in luggage.¹

Culture & Science Packing

Four Games To Improve Those Obi-Wan Packing Skills

October 11, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

There must be a reason why I’m a master at packing. It’s because I like Tetris.

Gear Packing Trip Planning

This Is Exactly How Much You Can Fit in a Packing Cube.

October 2, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

If you’ve ever tossed a bag of dirty laundry in a suitcase, this is the post for you. (There was no time to organize.)

Flights Packing Technology Tools Transit

KAYAK Tool Figures Out If Can You Stuff That Bag in the Overhead Bin (iOS)

September 24, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Suffice it to say, if a suitcase isn’t manufactured to fit into the overhead bin these days, that’s a failure.

Culture & Science Packing Trip Planning Videos

The Joy of Watching Marie Kondo Pack a Suitcase.

August 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Sparking joy is part of it. Apartment Therapy recently asked Marie Kondo how to pack a suitcase, and while it’s not the most mind-blowing video we’ve ever seen, it did spark joy in revisiting packing best practices.

Gear Packing Technology Trip Planning

The Case Against Voltage Converters (and How To Travel Without One.)

May 18, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Because blowing out hairdryers around the world is apparently a controversial topic (seriously, so much reader mail!), its time to explore the topic of… voltage converters.

Flights Hacks Packing Transit Trip Planning

Split Belongings in a Travel Companion’s Bag To Minimize Lost Luggage

May 14, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I haven’t had to deal with lost luggage since the airline lost my favorite teddy bear 25 years ago—think it is traumatizing as an adult? Now imagine that as a child.

Gear Packing Photography Technology Trip Planning

The Pros and Cons of Traveling With Different Cameras

March 5, 2018 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Pics or it didn’t happen?

Adventure Health Packing Trip Planning

A Survival Guide for Enduring F*cking Cold Weather (Under 30 Degrees)

February 6, 2018 Erica Ho 3 minute read

East coasters, get out of here. I don’t want to hear about that Syracuse weather, and how it is winter, but for most of us normal folk, it’s not a bad idea to take a crash course in cold weather survival every now and them.

Features Guides Packing Technology

The First-Hand, Comprehensive Guide to the Electronics Ban

March 31, 2017 Erica Ho 4 minute read

It’s almost been a full week since the electronics ban has been in place. Here is absolutely everything you would ever need to know, based on first-hand experience.

Budget Money Packing Tools Trip Planning

TOOL: Calculate How Much Bringing Your Own Toiletries Will Save

February 1, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Because it’s 2017 and it’s reaaaally time to clean up that act. Make it a part of those New Year’s resolutions.

Health Packing Trip Planning

The Best Methods for Coping With Packing Anxiety

December 15, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Trust me, you’ll be fine. Seriously, you really will be fine.

Packing Technology Tools Trip Planning

The PackingEssentials Tool Literally Tells You What To Pack

October 11, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 1 minute read

Confession time: I’m terrible at packing. Seriously, ask anyone.

Budget Bus Ground Money Packing Transit

Who Knew? The Cheapest Way To Ship Packages May Be Greyhound’s Bus Service

May 10, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 2 minute read

There’s no denying that moving is a major hassle—especially if it’s cross-country. Like, it costs way more than I pay in rent each month. (Depends on where you live, of course. This doesn’t apply to you, Manhattan.)

Gear Lodging Packing

Don’t Pack It, Rent It: You Might Want To Have These Items Delivered

March 28, 2016 David Lytle 2 minute read

Everyone loves having a meal delivered to their hotel room from the onsite restaurant. Room service is a quintessential perk when traveling.

Business Ladies Packing Technology

Rent the Runway Unlimited Is a Must for Female Execs

March 15, 2016 Erica Ho 3 minute read

If I wasn’t blowing all of my cash on trips around the world, I’d blow it on clothes. (And padding the bank accounts of someone named Ted Baker or Marc Jacobs.)

Packing Reference Charts Technology Trip Planning

Exploding Batteries! Can You Bring Portable Batteries Onboard?

February 22, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 1 minute read

Everyday technology can EXPLODE IN YOUR FACE, apparently. Turns out it’s nothing new.

Business Ladies Packing Trip Planning

A Girl’s Purse Essentials for Business Tripping

January 19, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

The transition from hopping off the plane straight to Vietnam to a boardroom meeting took a while, but even Wendy Darling eventually grew up.

Packing Trip Planning

How To Effectively Clean Out Shampoo from Travel Bottles

January 4, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Because a good travel bottle is worth its weight in gold. This method is also great for removing conditioner, face wash and those fruity-smelling lotions.

Flights Packing Transit Trip Planning

Nine Foolproof Tactics To Secure Overhead Bin Space

December 21, 2015 Sam Wright Fairbanks 1 minute read

There’s no such thing as fight or flight at 35,000 feet. Suspended in a holding pattern, or stuck on the tarmac, we lose all sense of our former selves (“We’re airplane people now”).

Ladies Packing Sponsored Trip Planning

Ladies, Pack These Five Key Items for Your Next Trip

December 17, 2015 Sponsored Post 1 minute read

This sponsored post is brought to you by Lyst.

Can you imagine what guys have to do to get ready? If it were that simple.

Bags Features Gear Packing Trip Planning

The Best Gifts and Gadgets for Serious Travelers

November 29, 2015 MH Staff 2 minute read

Sadly, not every item we covered in last year’s gift guide made it to the list this year. Some just broke along the way and ending up being sad disappointments. This, unfortunately, includes our beloved Muji suitcase and Bellroy Travel Wallet.

Airlines Airports Family Featured Features Flights Guides Packing Security

The New Parent’s Guide To Traveling With a Baby for the First Time

November 24, 2015 Kyle Stewart 7 minute read

To the surprise (and disappointment) of many other travelers, we have flown with our infant since she was eight weeks old. At 22 months, she has flown more than 100,000 miles to 15 countries on four continents—some of them several times—and (I will get hate mail for this) often in first and business class.

Airports Features Flights Guides Hacks Packing Reference Charts Security

This Is Your Bible for Surviving the Holiday Travel Season

November 23, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Because all of those other guides out there are SO TIRED. I GOT IT. ITS LIKE THE HUNGER GAMES.

Adventure Culture & Science Features Packing Trip Planning

There’s No Other Holiday Packing List You Need Than This One.

November 19, 2015 Miranda Ashton 1 minute read

I’m going home for the holidays and I’m going to bring… my pajamas.

Flights Misc. Opinion Packing Security

These Terrible Travel Habits Probably Need to Be Ditched Stat

November 17, 2015 Kyle Stewart 2 minute read

Bad travel habits affect everyone. Because… I’m trapped in the plane with you. And there is nowhere else to go.

Airports Flights Ladies Packing Security Trip Planning

The Real Reason High Heels Don’t Fly at the Airport

November 11, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Hands off my Manolos. No, seriously, hands off my Manolos.

Airports Packing Security Trip Planning

Dude, You Can Leave the Winter Coat at the Airport

November 3, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Do you know what sucks? Lugging around a parka like a winter Eskimo.

Bags Gear Packing Trip Planning

These Are Probably Some of the Coolest Bag Brands You’ve Never Heard of

October 19, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

I spend a lot of time around bags, thinking about bags and searching bags. I even once asked someone across a plane aisle what bag they had. That was kinda awkward.

Packing Trip Planning

Creating That Go-To Emergency Travel Kit

October 14, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Back when I was a kid, it was called building a earthquake kit (totally grew up in L.A., can’t you tell?). But I guess building a travel kit isn’t too far off, considering the disaster travel is these days.

Airports Budget Flights Hacks Money Packing Security Trip Planning

Cram the Most Stuff Into a Carry-On Bag as Humanly Possible

October 4, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Packing light, good. But, hey, I’ve got to cram a month’s worth of clothes into my carry-on allowance.

Flights Gear Packing Reviews Trip Planning

The F1 Seat Pak Makes Sure You Don’t Leave it Behind in the Airline Seat Pocket

September 17, 2015 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Take it from someone who once left their paycheck in the back of an airplane seat pocket. (Yes, physical check. It was also payday so I wanted to grab my check before I left for my trip. I did not go home nor pass Go nor collect $200 in between all of this.)

Business Flights Packing Trip Planning

Packing and Putting the ‘Suit’ in Suitcase

September 3, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

So I personally had no idea that some suitcases came inbuilt with a suit compartment (talk about putting the ‘suit’ in suitcase… can you at least let me enjoy it?).

Airbnb Food Health Hostels Packing Trip Planning Vacation Rentals

The Cooking Essentials for Traveling

August 27, 2015 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Because I am not food snob, I promise. Besides, the doctor told me to lighten up on the steak au poivre.

Cruises Packing Reference Charts Sea Trip Planning

The Official Boozing Policies for the High Seas

July 28, 2015 Miranda Ashton 3 minute read

It’s time we revisited cruise line alcohol policies so you don’t get caught redhanded — and God forbid, accidentally get the booze DESTROYED.

Money Packing Travel Trip Planning

Is Kiddie Toothpaste Really Perfect for Travel?

July 13, 2015 Margaret Lin 1 minute read

Sometimes childhood dreams are too good to be true.

Cruises Packing Sea Trip Planning

No More Sneaking Alcohol Onto a Carnival Cruise Ship

July 9, 2015 Miranda Ashton 1 minute read

So long to sneaking alcohol high school prom style. Starting today Carnival is banning ALL carry-on bottled drinks. Even water…

Gear Money Packing Reviews Trip Planning

Does the Bellroy Travel Wallet Live Up to the Hype?

June 25, 2015 Erica Ho 5 minute read

If I was a man, the Bellroy Travel Wallet could be my spirit animal. The level of detail makes me certain they’ve seen into my soul as a frequent flier.

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