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Luggage: better travelling with a suitcase and travel bagOff into the big wide world and into adventure! Whether you take a suitcase or travel bag with you depends on many things. And what's the best way to pack? Here are a few tips for your next trip.
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Suitcase or travel bag: which is the better luggage? Hard-shell suitcases are the ultimate luggage for air travel. They protect your belongings from getting wet, can cope with rough loading and unloading and are made for the extreme weather conditions in the cargo hold above the clouds. Soft-sided suitcases or trolleys are a great alternative for the cabin or a short trip, especially in smaller sizes. Although they offer less moisture protection, they are more flexible when packing, lighter overall and offer more sorting options. With both types of suitcase, pay particular attention to the quality of the wheels and the telescopic handle. If you have a lot of transfers or stairs to negotiate and are only travelling for the weekend, the travel bag is practically unbeatable

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Packing your suitcase - but cleverly! The best hacks from the travel prosPacking heavy items at the bottom, rolling clothes and stowing shoes individually in the suitcase - everyone knows these tips. But did you know that you can also make more space in your suitcase with your choice of outfit and colour? If you opt for basics in neutral colours, you can create many looks with just a few pieces - and transform a daytime look into an evening look with a few accessories, for example. Also clever: pack all your cables in a sunglasses case and take your own pillowcase with you on longer trips around the world. Then you'll always have a clean, cosy feeling in every hostel or hotel - and you can put your laundry in it at the end.
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Travelling safely with a suitcase or travel bag: how to do itTo make your luggage recognisable wherever you go, you should personalise your suitcase or travel bag - for example with tags, stickers or colourful packing straps. Also, don't put any valuables inside. If you want to be on the safe side, take photos of the contents of your bags or suitcases so that you have proof of what has gone missing in an emergency. Otherwise, never leave your luggage unattended! When it comes to the safety of your belongings in your suitcase or travel bag, place aluminium foil between the lid and bottle of cosmetics, for example. This prevents leakage. If you use solid shampoos, deodorants etc., this problem is no longer an issue.

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