From savvy suitcase strategies to street smarts, Penny Thomas and Megan French unpack everything from the dos and don’ts of tipping (spoiler: it’s not always expected) to digital packing hacks — and why packing cubes might just change your life.

They also explore the underrated art of keeping a travel journal and how brushing up on your destination’s basics before you go can make all the difference.

Packed with practical tips, today’s episode is your ultimate pre-trip checklist — plus it’s a sneak peek to our comprehensive Travel Essentials Guide that will be published in The West’s Travel section next month. 

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