Carry On Travel

I’ve been a carryon only traveler for over a decade and in that time I’ve tested my fair share of luggage. When I’m coaching others on packing light, making recommendations for the perfect carry-on wheelie suitcase is often where we start, so it’s…

After ten years of being a carry-on traveler and coaching clients to pack light for their trips, there are certain things I’ve learned, experimented with or experienced first hand. I’ve learned to pack for all sorts of different trips. This November I’m…

I’ve spent the last ten years committed to packing lighter.  There are just so many benefits I’ve discovered. Because I’m always on the lookout for easy ways to travel lighter, today I’m sharing some not so obvious ones, as well as a new…

So you’re seriously thinking of becoming a carry-on traveler? Great! You’ve come to the right place. I’ve already discussed the many benefits to traveling lighter. Though there aren’t any downsides, I’ll admit it isn’t a great fit or even possible, for everyone.…

On my most recent trip to France, I knew packing light would be a bit of a challenge. I would be in Paris, which can be finicky in terms of the weather – especially with wind, rain and temperature fluctuations.…

The key to packing light is to be able to think outside the box and find ways to lighten your load before you travel.  Thanks to smartphone technology and trillions of available apps it’s easier than ever to replace some…

Does one of your New Year’s Resolutions involve becoming a carry-on only traveler?  If so, then you have come to the right place!  For years I’ve been extolling the virtues and benefits of carry-on travel, but I understand the time…

A few weeks ago I was reading an article in the LA Times about a couple who were flying a budget airline from Ireland to Paris with only carry-on luggage and were socked with surprise bag fees.  A hefty $800…

You know how I’m always on the lookout for functional products that make life easier?  Well, I am.  And when said products enable folks to pack lighter and keep the planet green, while remaining somewhat stylish, it makes the Carry…