Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

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But lately, there’s one trend convincing me that my collection has a serious gap: belted bags. The idea of wrapping a purse with an accessory you’d normally wear around your waist isn’t a ...