Carry-on only
Can I bring a power bank on a plane? Carry-on rules
Can I bring a power bank on a plane? In general yes, in your carry-on and not in checked bags, with limits that vary, so check your airline first.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
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Packing list for hot destinations: what to bring
A short packing list for hot destinations: loose clothes, sun and water basics, and what to leave at home so your bag stays light in the heat.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Carry-on only
Solid toiletries vs travel bottles for carry-on
Solid toiletries vs travel bottles: solids skip the liquids bag and never leak, bottles are cheaper and easier to use. Here is how to pick for a carry-on.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Trip types
How to do laundry while traveling: sink wash to laundromat
How to do laundry while traveling: a ten-minute sink wash, when a laundromat or hotel service is better, and how to dry clothes fast overnight.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
What to wear
What to wear hiking for a day trip: a layer-by-layer guide
What to wear hiking for a day trip: base, warmth and shell layers, the right socks and shoes, and what to leave in the car or at the hotel.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
Carry-on only
Liquids in carry-on: the 3-1-1 rule
The TSA liquids rule in plain words: container size, one bag, what is exempt, and why you should check your own airport and airline before flying.
Zeina Saidi2 min read
Packing lists
Cold weather trip packing list: how to pack warm and light
A cold weather trip packing list built on layers, with what to wear on the plane, what to leave at home and how to keep a winter bag from exploding.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
What to wear
What to wear to a destination wedding abroad
What to wear to a destination wedding abroad: how to read the invite, match the weather and venue, and pack the outfit so it arrives without creases.
Baptiste Moreau5 min read
Carry-on only
One bag travel for beginners: how to start and what to cut
One bag travel for beginners: a plain method to pack for any trip in a single carry-on, with a weight rule, a wear list and what to cut first.
Zeina Saidi4 min read