The idea of flying cars may not be that distant of a reality, but in the meantime, traveling by foot, train, plane, or just regular old car is still the status quo for most of us. And getting around ...

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 ...

Minimalism is all about getting rid of the excess baggage from your life so that you can focus on what you actually value. It is easy to see its appeal when it comes to packing where bringing less ...

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 ...

Backpacking backpacks are undergoing a sea change. Huge 70-liter, heavily padded, fully-featured models are on their way out, and the minimalist packs pioneered by thru-hikers are in. Today’s ...

Long live traveller Tys Sniffen has created a new minimalist modular backpack system which is launched by the Kickstarter crowdfunding website this week to provide the right bag for any situation.

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.

That's why our best overall winner in this inexpensive pack showdown is Decathlon Forclaz Mt100. I found that it had the best gear access, the easiest adjustment, and highest-quality comfort and ...

Few things bring me more joy than seeing my next scheduled trip in my planner, but between flights, accommodations and excursions, traveling isn’t cheap. To avoid an extra credit card charge, I try to ...

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 ...