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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

But I also understand the reluctance to splurge on a suitcase when you don’t have any current travel plans on the calendar (in which case, I’d love to invite you to check out my guide to finding cheap flights and my list of destination guides). I get it, really, I do. I’ve been there, waiting …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …