Minimalism is all about getting rid of the excess baggage from your life so that you can focus on what you actually value. It is easy to see its appeal when it comes to packing where bringing less ...

Fumio Sasaki, author of "Goodbye Things", explains the benefits of traveling lightly, and why learning to pack less stuff can actually make you happier. “I believe that the fewer things I need, the ...

Packing for a beach vacation has always been a bit of a challenge for me. On my last beach trip, I found myself in a familiar situation (overthinking what to pack and inevitably ending up with a ...

I used to be a notorious overpacker. What if I really needed my Winter jacket on the beaches of Mexico if it got really cold one random night? Irrational. It didn't, and it wouldn't. The more I've ...

I’m an under-packer by nature. I try to travel with one carry-on only (usually a backpack) — even when I’m leaving the country for a while and even when I’m traveling with my 3-year-old son. Sounds ...

Packing light is as much about philosophy as tactics. It's about adopting a minimalist ethos that a few, well-chosen possessions will serve you better than a steamer trunk full of impedimenta. Your ...

Ever dragged an unbelievably heavy suitcase down a cobblestone street or tried to shove one into the trunk of a tiny taxi? If so, it’s probably not a pleasant flashback. Now, imagine breezing through ...

Scott Jordan didn't mean to change the way people pack -- or more specifically, don't pack. When he started SCOTTeVEST 18 years ago, he thought his multi-pocketed clothes would catch on with gadget ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Major airlines like United and American have hiked up their baggage fees, and travelers are not excited to pay extra fees. And if you'll do anything to avoid those additional ...