Packing for safari flummoxes a lot of travelers because it's a weird hybrid of exotic, outdoor adventure and very luxurious accommodations. There are a lot of safari packing lists out there, that's not what this is.

When I started consulting I found having to pack my suitcase every week to be a chore. It was a boring process that required packing my shirts and tie...

It is time, the world has changed and whether or not you agree with the policy you simply cannot win.

Believe it or not, despite my overpacking ways, I've become quite a packing ninja. I've packed up to eight days of summer clothes into a 21" suitcase that zipped effortlessly. Same goes for five days of winter clothes -- knits and layers considered!

A couple of years ago I ran across an inexpensive gadget that enables you to get tough on the grime while limiting the damage to your fingers: a beautifully designed ridged washboard small enough to fit into your toiletries bag.

Packing is pivotal. Forget an essential item and you're left disappointed and scrambling to find the nearest store in your destination. So we thought it best to revisit the most basic -- and most useful -- packing rules.

Each year, Travelzoo's Deal Experts log hundreds of thousands of miles in the air, traveling from office to office as well as taking part in Travelzoo's Experience program, where we take the same vacations booked by our 25 million subscribers worldwide. Along the way, we've racked up our favorite travel essentials: that one thing that we wouldn't leave home without.

Travel may not carry the glamour of days gone by, but by trying to make a flight more comfortable we've ended up ruining any of the magic that was left in flying.

Here are some simple steps you can take to packing a bag for carry-on and still stay within the airline rules.

Weird works -- trust us. Some of the most unusual and creative advice is also the best, even when it comes to packing.