No matter how many times I’ve packed my suitcases to go home (and as a bicoastal student, that’s a lot), I always dread it. Sometimes I make a list and still forget something important, and other ...

Stop dreading the packing process with these dos and don'ts from professional organizers. Oscar Wong / GETTY IMAGES Whether you're an overpacker or an underpacker, a last-minute "throw-it-all-in" ...

Travel comes at a cost and it isn't just fiscal. Every flight leaves a footprint -- a carbon footprint. Many people are aware of the carbon footprint created by air travel but you might not be aware ...

Welcome to Jet Set. Below, see our favorite travel items and accessories right now. Julia Cherruault for Observer Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories ...

I'm a travel writer who spends at least 120 days per year on the road, and I rarely check a bag. My carry-on is filled with items, like my sound machine and packing cubes, that cost less than $35.

A good toiletry bag is essential to a seamless packing routine. Olivia Baker for Observer And of course, let’s not forget about those toiletry bags that are so flimsy that all of your beauty ...