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Away Holiday Sale Shopping Guide: My All-Time Favorites Plus a Few New Obsessions

A stack of three Away Carry-On suitcases

Deal alert! Away just launched its cyber sale, and everything is 25% off. Here are my top picks and a few things I’m eyeing. As a travel blogger, the brand I get asked about most often is probably Away. It’s true that I’ve shared reviews of their products extensively over the years, from their hard-sided …

Travel, Travel Tips

Travel Smart: The Ultimate Carry-On Luggage Size Guide for U.S. Airlines

Alyssa holds a coffee next to her suitcase and backpack in an airport

Flying a U.S. airline and wondering what size carry-on you can bring? I’ve got you covered with this guide to all major domestic carriers.

Style, Travel Tips

Sole Searching: The Ultimate Travel Shoe Roundup for Fall

Alyssa wears the Milan Loafer while walking around Charlotte

I know, I know—January is supposed to be the time for fresh starts, followed by the renewal of spring cleaning. But honestly? Fall is when I truly feel that “beginning anew” energy. Maybe it’s the nostalgia for back-to-school shopping, with crisp new notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils, or perhaps it’s the final release from summer’s …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Roamstead in the Smoky Mountains of Eastern Tennessee

Alyssa and Michael sit on a sofa in a Roamstead cabin

Venturing out of the city and into a cozy cabin in the Smokies.

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A Comparison of Carry-On Luggage from Quince and Away

The Away and Quince Carry-On suitcases are on a Charlotte sidewalk

*announcer voice* Welcome to the Carry-On Showdown! Today’s match pits a budget newcomer against a longstanding champion: it’s Quince vs. Away. Cheesy intros aside, if you’ve been reading since this blog’s launch in 2017, you know I’m passionate about luggage. If you’ve ever had a wheel give out or a handle snap or a zipper …