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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Road trips are among the best types of vacation. But they're difficult to pack for. Eliminate that problem with these minimalist road trip tips.

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 ...