When it comes to hitting the road or flying the friendly skies, one bag rarely does the trick. Smart travelers choose the ...

That is, until this year, when I decided that we were going to try to travel without any checked baggage to Italy for over two weeks. It was a success, and I'm never going back to check luggage.

That is, until this year, when I decided that we were going to try to travel without any checked baggage to Italy for over two weeks. It was a success, and I'm never going back to check luggage.

Wondering why your carry-on got gate checked or how to avoid it? What airline pros say about overhead bin space, boarding order, and smart packing.