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The Case for Packing Cubes

It seems counter intuitive when you’re trying to pack less that you’d pack extra containers for your stuff. Wouldn’t you want every spare ounce to be necessities? Not necessarily. The minuscule amount of weight that packing cubes add does not come close to offsetting the benefit of using them. We share all the reasons that we will never travel without them!

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The Heavy Truth About Big Suitcases

Minimalist packing is all the rage, but is it just a trend or is there validity worth discussing? Why is it such a taboo subject to talk about bringing a 50-pound suitcase for your two-week vacation? Isn’t it supposed to be a good thing to be prepared for contingencies? We discuss the weighty issue of luggage size.

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Don't Forget: Must-Do Checks Before Leaving Your Hotel or Airbnb

There’s a sinking feeling you get when your hotel or Airbnb door clicks behind you for the last time and you wonder if there’s anything you forgot. And it’s SO annoying when you get a call or an email from them to let you know that indeed you left something behind. We put together this checklist so we can avoid that unnecessary anxiety and instead move towards our next destination more confidently.

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