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Pack an extra shirt! Trust me, just do it.

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When I first started traveling for work I tended to overpack. By a lot. A complete outfit, with its own matching pair of shoes, was my typical method. After the airline lost one of my bags I forced myself to pare down. For a while, I went too far in the other direction. For example,…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Global Entry users, make sure you don’t fall victim to this rule. Another round of news stories has come out reporting that airlines are continuing their enforcement of policies regarding carry-on size. See my post on this along with three more carry-on bags within airline…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this week in years past? 2013 Here’s a travel etiquette tip that everyone should try to follow. Read about my fun adventure in downtown Boston. 2012 Here’s how you should be getting to your non-aisle seat. Need some tips and tricks for your travel toiletries?

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Posts from the past

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What was going on this week in years past? 2013 After traveling for several weeks I write about how to get ready for the next round of travel. My GPS fails me in New York. I write about how to make combining a business trip and personal trip work. 2012 A flier tries to save…

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The tale of the giant pillow

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Friends, being pregnant can interfere with your packing plans. Now this may not have been everyone’s experience, but it was certainly mine. First, it was wondering if I would be able to lift my suitcase into the overhead bin. Then, it was checking my suitcase for a two day trip. And it all culminated with…

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Airlines Consider Charging for Oversized Carry-on Bags

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According to a recent article on MSNBC, major airlines are considering charging for oversized carry-on bags. The idea would be to discourage passengers from bringing bags onto the plane that won’t fit in the overhead bin, with the fee around $25. Alaska Airlines is already doing this. (Pictured: Overpacking, courtesy of the Home Warrior.) The…

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Tips for Dealing with Overpacking

I have a confession to make: by nature, I am a chronic over-packer. On past trips, I would pack something for every conceivable situation. Going out to dinner one night, maybe two? Better have two outfits for dinner. What if I feel like working out? Should take my running shoes, just in case. Weather is…

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