I’ll admit, packing for vacation is one of my least favorite parts of preparing for a trip. Because of baggage fees, I never want to overpack and need to maximize our luggage space. However, I also ...

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 ...

Going on vacation is enjoyable and relaxing. Packing for said vacation is decidedly less so. Many of us dread the part before a trip when we’re scrambling to figure out what we need to put in our ...

Although I’ve gotten much better at packing over the years, I still manage to stuff my suitcase with too many things. I long to be someone who packs two weeks’ worth of clothes and toiletries into a ...

Why is figuring out how to pack a suitcase such a thing? Who among us hasn't frantically watched YouTube videos or TikToks the night before travel when nothing fits into our bags but we aren't willing ...

Packing a suitcase sounds simple until you’re sitting on it, fighting with the zipper, or digging around for a charger you forgot to pack. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer trip, how you pack ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The summer travel season is almost here! With recent changes in airlines' luggage rules, more passengers may be trying to get all their belongings in a carry-on bag. Chicago-based ...

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.