Getting or renewing your passport?
Don’t get fooled by Internet links. Here is the official US Government website: https://www.usa.gov/passport.
Traveling to the UK?
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Check if you need a UK visa
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Depending on your nationality, you may need to get an electronic travel authorization (ETA).
Travel backpack report
I purchased the Peak Design 45L travel bag for an upcoming 14-day vacation. I’m hoping to pack clothes, shoes, medicine, everything in this one bag. I don’t want to schlep a roller bag up and down stairs, across cobblestone streets, over curbs, etc.
I want everything convenient and one bag forcing me to travel lightly. I’ll provide a full after-action report upon my return.





Carry-on Luggage Size

Carry-on Luggage Sizes, Weight Limits and Fees by Airline
Typically, a carry-on bag should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (inclusive of the handle and wheels). However, the rules can vary by airline. For example, American Airlines’ carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9, while Southwest allows a slightly larger carry-on measuring 24 x 16 x 10.
What size luggage is a carry-on?
While carry-on luggage sizes can vary by airline, several major carriers go by these dimensions.
| Domestic Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 inches |
| International Airlines | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches |