I used to love Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Books when I was a kid. They were like literary hedge mazes that would bring me to the brink of disaster (why was a Yeti always trying to eat me?) and allow me to go back and make a new choice to save my own life and keep the story…
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Love Sushi? Love Luggage? Get SUSHI LUGGAGE COVERS!
Ah, Japan. Land of Nintendo, salarymen, and vending machines for used women’s underwear. There’s a culture of obsessive fandom in Japan (otaku), but there’s also a culture of cuteness (kawaii). Today’s story falls under kawaii. I love sushi. It’s one of the rare foods that’s both indulgent and good for you (unless you’re Jeremy Piven…
Airline Industry Announces INCREDIBLE New Development For Carry-Ons
The carry-on game, my friends, is about to change. Since every airline seems to have its own idiosyncratic carry-on policy, it’s impossible to get one bag to fit them all. Some airlines have total dimension restrictions while others fixate on the size of the largest side. Some airlines insist on your carry-on fitting into their…
Lose Your Luggage, Get $1000
I got a press release yesterday and I don’t quite know what to make of it. Basically, a company called Blue Ribbon Bags will pay out $1,000 if your luggage doesn’t arrive (within four days of travel) for a $5 fee. It’s Bag Insurance. My first thought is that it sounds like an extremely valuable…
Roller Board vs. Roll Aboard: The Definitive Answer
You know that carry-on suitcase with an expanding handle and wheels? What do you call it? I’ve always called it a roller board, but apparently the topic is up for debate. I wrote a story last week called Amazon’s Huge Luggage Sale (btw, there are still great deals available if you click here) and mentioned…
Amazon’s Huge Luggage Sale
You’ve been waiting to buy a new suitcase and your wait is finally worth it. Amazon has launched a huge 20% sale for all of their luggage (some restrictions apply) and that means you can grab a new rollerboard for cheap — or cheaper at least. Even better: the sale comes with free returns. If…
Cutest Puppy Ever Helps You Find Lost Luggage
Lost baggage is the worst, but KLM has come up with a solution that’s both brilliant and adorable: a baggage pup. Meet Sherlock, KLM’s new beagle that sniffs lost items on planes and returns them to their rightful owner. Now, just for the record, the photo above isn’t Sherlock. That’s Cleo Bagels, the official mascot/security…
InchGate: All Three Major US Airlines Slash Carry-On Size Allowance?
CLARIFICATION: Reader Matt points out that the 22″ x 14″ x 9″ size has always been standard on the Big Three. The difference now appears to be that previously you could have any bag whose dimensions added up to 45″ and now each dimension has to be under 22″, 14″, and 9″ respectively. On to…