When 30 travelers lost their luggage, one tiny tracker turned me into an airport hero.

As an avid adventurer, I’ve learned one powerful travel truth: less is more. Whether hopping trains between London and Paris or navigating Milan’s metro, traveling light is the ultimate luxury. For my 12-day autumn trip to Europe, I’m packing a three-color capsule wardrobe—black, grey, and beige—using the 5-4-3-2-1 formula. One carry-on, one tote, and endless outfit possibilities.

You do everything: pick the location, book the flights, pack the bags, and only tell your significant other when it’s time to head to the airport... So, I told him to be home by 3 PM. Laid out a cozy outfit and boots. When he got to the airport and saw our gate — Chicago — his smile was everything. Pure magic.