Explore the essentials of traveling light in this comprehensive guide to living comfortably out of a carry-on suitcase. This ...

With all the bank holidays rolling in one after the other, it feels like everyone has fun getaways all planned and prepared. And the travel trend at the moment is to go light on the luggage for ...

Backpacks have come a long way since the 70's, when hikers swore by (and at) bulky external frames and nifty side pockets were few and far between. Nowadays, we have a lot more choices: Hikers can opt ...

If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

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I went backpacking through Europe for two weeks and traveled by train through four countries. The trip left me thinking about how backpacking compares to traveling with a carry-on suitcase. A backpack ...

• Travel expert Lisa Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. • She advises leaving anything you wouldn't want ruined or lost at home. • She also says there's no need to be over ...