Packing personal item only

How to pack for a week in a backpack- Ryanair free carry-on. Never pay luggage fees again with the personal item only travel and packing list.

Don't get stuck paying for ridiculous baggage fees. Find out how to pack for a whole weekend in just your personal item!

Don't want to pay to fly with a carry-on bag? Here are five tips for packing for a long weekend in a personal item bag, plus my personal item packing list.

My decision to pack for our upcoming trip to Florida in only a personal item came because of the wonder that is Spirit Airlines. Like all budget airlines, you get a great deal on flights, but then they nickel-and-dime you for all of the extras. Choosing our seats? $40/flight. Boarding early? $9/flight. Bringing a carry-on […]

Packing small sucks, but it can be done. Just take less stuff.

how to pack a week into a backpack: a minimalist packing list.

Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto. Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands. Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can…

Flying without a carry-on? Here's your ultimate guide on how to efficiently pack in just a personal item for a weekend trip!

Looking for personal item bag essentials? Here's the ultimate personal item packing list for travel!

While standing in line at the airport last week, Benson turned to me and said, “We’ve got this traveling thing down.” For the most part, I think he’s right. Though I’d honestly rather be at home in our regular rhythms, I travel on average about once a month either by plane or car for work […]