South America

This feels like an appropriate time to plan a trip to Easter Island...

London Heathrow

England

Santiago

Chile

Santiago, Chile 🗿 at £606 rtn

Luxembourg

Santiago, Chile ⛰️ in €4900s rtn 

Including springtime in the Southern Hemisphere...

Stockholm

Sweden

Santiago, Chile 🏘️ at €693 rtn

Snap that once-in-a-lifetime shot of a wild puma in its natural domain!

Victoria

Canada

🐾 Chile at $880 RT  

With such a long flight ahead, why not do it as comfortable as possible...

Cork

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Aberdeen

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Inverness

London City

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Newcastle

Manchester

Santiago, Chile 🏔️ in £4300s-£5600s/€5100s-€6100s rtn

Summer in Santiago...you read that right! 

Brussels

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Santiago, Chile 🌇 in €5700s rtn

What a deal!!! When I saw it, I didn&rsquo;t even hesitate to book! It got me 20 days in the wonderful country of Chile, where I got to see my first desert (and the driest one at that), and finally see the Pacific again! A great trip, and the money I saved on the flight just meant more souvenirs to bring back home.

Postcard from ShopaholicShrimp

Manchester -Jo’burg return Premium Economy Oct - Dec 2023
£655

👍

Postcard from Colin

Hi Jack &amp; Co!

I live in Bristol and loathe travelling to the London airports. In the Black Friday sale I saw the Air Lingus ticket from Bristol to Chicago. It was dirt cheap so I booked! I’ll be staying with some friends there before continuing my trip to Guatemala for a wedding. Thanks a bunch, I would have never come across the Air Lingus routes from Bristol airport if it wasn’t for you. 

Thanks again and Merry Christmas! 

Postcard from Camila 

Hey Jack, I booked the Johannesburg from Manchester for March. £1535 for 2 adults return in premium economy. Buzzin!

Postcard from michael

Saw it a few days but didn’t realise how good it was till you put the alert out, so I booked an open jaw London-Lima-Lapaz-Bogotá (stopover) London trip in Prem Economy for next May/June for about £850 each. Great deal. 

Postcard from David

Helloooo!
After I packed Guatemala last week, I booked Chile today! It will be summer there ♥️
Very much looking forward!
Keep up with the good work 🥰🥰🥰
Regards,
Midori

Booked to Chile

Argentina

Falkland Islands

Hey there, Travellers,
First of all, I'd like to wish a hearty Jack's Flight Club Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today! Amid especially hard times with the war in the Gulf, we're sending good vibes for warm hearts and full bellies to all.
Jack's Navigator Akasha recently visited Oman and left the team envious with tales of the "best chicken of [her] life" and amazing hospitality she was given during an iftar meal. After getting a flat tyre while out on the road, locals in the small town she'd unexpectedly landed in rallied around to make sure she and her guide were taken care of.
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While her trip was sadly cut short, the kindness and culture she felt in Oman has left her (and the rest of us) longing to return for more.
And for bonus festivity points this weekend, to anyone <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-is-nowruz-persian-new-year-food">celebrating Nowruz</a>, may your&nbsp;<a href="https://surfiran.com/mag/all-about-haft-sin-the-7-s-of-iranian-new-year/">Haft Sin tables</a> be bright and bountiful and the pastries sickly sweet! Save an <a href="https://www.sprinklepastry.com/2023/10/08/festive-nowruz-baking/">apple baklava</a> for me?
Happy travels and safe landings,

Katy - Editor of The Detour

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The Beginner's Guide to Antarctica

San Diego native Olivia left home three years ago to live on the road. Since then, she's had homebases everywhere from Quebec to England to New Orleans, but she always ends up back on the West Coast. When she's not hiking through the desert or the woods, she can usually be found scoping out the best bars and coffee shops.

By Olivia

As more and more travelers seek out untouched, uncrowded places, the &ldquo;beaten track&rdquo; just gets harder and harder to escape. Even the tallest mountain in the world has a line to the top these days!
Maybe that&rsquo;s why people are increasingly eager to travel&nbsp;alllllll the way to the very bottom of the Earth &mdash; to Antarctica, one of the most pristine, ethereally beautiful places on the planet.

It was nigh-impossible for tourists to set foot on its unforgiving, icy shores until the first passenger cruises started visiting in the late 60s. Back then, only a few thousand people made the journey per year. In the 2023&ndash;2024 season, that number was 122,072.&nbsp;
Despite the increase in visitors, strict environmental regulations and logistical nightmares have kept Antarctica exclusive, limited only to visitors traveling with an organized tour. So unfortunately, you can&rsquo;t exactly book a flight to McMurdo Station with British Airways. If you want to witness this raw, otherworldly landscape for yourself, you&rsquo;re going to need months of planning, tens of thousands in spare cash, and an unshakeable &ldquo;go with the flow&rdquo; attitude.
Fortunately, I&rsquo;ve scoured the internet, read account after account, watched video after video, and interrogated as many experienced visitors as I can find, and now I&rsquo;ve distilled all that information into one handy-dandy beginner&rsquo;s guide.&nbsp;
So if you&rsquo;ve just begun thinking about a trip to Antarctica and you need to learn the basics to decide whether it&rsquo;s the right adventure for you, then you&rsquo;ve come to the right place!&nbsp;
<h2 id="what-is-there-to-do-in-antarctica">What is there to do in Antarctica?</h2>
So&hellip; why do people want to go to Antarctica, anyway? What is there to actually do in this snow-covered desert?
For starters, I wasn&rsquo;t kidding about that otherworldly landscape:

You&rsquo;ll be surrounded by crackling glaciers, icy blue waters, and snowy hilltops rising up out of the sea. It&rsquo;s harsh and beautiful and utterly unique. There&rsquo;s a reason why one of the most popular Antarctic pastimes is photography!
Due to the environmental regulations and lack of human influence (no resorts down here!), it&rsquo;s also an incredible place to see wildlife. Antarctic animals are abundant and generally don&rsquo;t fear people. The big stars are the penguins (mostly gentoos and chinstraps), plus whales (humpbacks, minkes, orcas) and seals (Weddells and leopards). And if you&rsquo;re a birdwatching enthusiast with an affinity for seabirds, Antarctica is practically heaven.

What you see and do from day to day will heavily depend on which tour you choose &mdash; but don&rsquo;t worry, I&rsquo;ll dissect all that for you in the sections below. Generally speaking, your trip will begin in Argentina or Chile with visits to a few nearby islands, and then cross the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula.&nbsp;
You won&rsquo;t be allowed to explore on your own due to the regulations, but there are still plenty of ways to interact with the landscape. Lots of expeditions will include guided hikes, kayaking, and swimming stops along the way to let you get up close.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="how-do-you-get-to-antarctica">How do you get to Antarctica?</h2>
Unless you&rsquo;ve managed to hitch a ride with the researchers, there&rsquo;s really only one way to reach Antarctica, and that&rsquo;s by cruise ship.&nbsp;
You have two options when it comes to cruises:
Option #1: Book an Antarctic holiday with a global company like Princess or Viking. These trips are very similar to non-polar cruises, and you&rsquo;ll be aboard a large ship with tons of amenities and an emphasis on passenger comfort.
Pro: If you&rsquo;re older, lack mobility, are traveling with small children, or just want to make your trip as comfortable as possible, this might be the best option for you. You&rsquo;ll be sheltered from the elements as you watch icebergs roll past your window.
Con: These ships don&rsquo;t make landings, so while you&rsquo;ll get to admire glimmering Antarctic views, you won&rsquo;t get to set foot on the actual continent or interact with the land at all.
Option #2:&nbsp;Book an expedition cruise with a smaller company, aboard a smaller vessel, with a smaller group of travelers (usually around 100-200).
Pro:&nbsp;Weather permitting, you&rsquo;ll get to experience the polar desert up close, mingling with penguins and hiking over snowy drifts.&nbsp;
Con: These trips involve more planning, cost more money, and can also get tarnished very easily by the weather (more about that later).
Taking a larger ship is fairly straightforward (you can book them like any other cruise), and they don&rsquo;t have quite the same &ldquo;high risk vs. high reward&rdquo; nature as the expedition cruises, so I&rsquo;ll be focusing primarily on the latter for this guide.

<h2 dir="ltr" id="how-to-choose-an-expedition-cruise-to-antarctica">How to choose an expedition cruise to Antarctica</h2>
If you&rsquo;ve chosen to go with the more adventurous option and book an expedition cruise, the decision-making gauntlet has only just begun!
When sorting through the myriad of expedition cruise offerings, pay close attention to the&nbsp;itinerary. These cruises don&rsquo;t just sail you on down to Antarctica; they make stops all around the area! Popular landings include South Georgia, the Falklands, and the South Shetland Islands &mdash; all penguin-covered and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@marco.miglionico_/video/7570308173282774286">starkly stunning in their own right</a>.
Once you reach the continent, you&rsquo;ll be bouncing around the <a href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Antarctic-Peninsula">Antarctic Peninsula</a>. This is the only section of mainland Antarctica onto which passengers can actually set foot.&nbsp;
Keep in mind, due to that pesky weather,&nbsp;your itinerary is a guideline and not a guarantee. This is where that &ldquo;go with the flow&rdquo; mindset becomes key &mdash; the itinerary you carefully selected could be thrown out the second you leave port if the captain hears of rough weather down south. So choose wisely, but don&rsquo;t marry yourself to anything too specific.&nbsp;
Pro-Tip: One experienced expeditioner suggested that the most reputable cruises are actually more vague about their itinerary, rather than offering exact promises that can&rsquo;t always be delivered.

Also look closely at the activities offered on each trip. During landings, different cruises will provide different ways to soak up your stunning surroundings. Common options include hiking (for getting up close), kayaking (for calm, wildlife-filled views), zodiac trips (for speeding around an entire area), and polar plunges (for freezing your toes off).&nbsp;
<a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-visiting-antarctica">Read on for all the gory details,</a> like how to get there, when to visit, and how much it's going to cost...

Travel Tips

Here's Why Cork Should Be On Your Irish Bucket List

With journeys spanning more than 30 countries and ten years, Akasha's best memories live in the pages of her passport. She always consults her tarot (and her cats) before any big trip. Currently based in Ireland, when she isn't travelling, she&rsquo;s probably drawing in a caf&eacute; somewhere.

By Akasha

In the spirit of Paddy-not-Patty&rsquo;s Day (he was neither woman nor burger), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10242279377299694&amp;set=gm.2759946561027854&amp;idorvanity=577601325929066">we asked the Jack's Community</a> for spots in Ireland that&rsquo;d turn someone green with envy should they be missed.&nbsp;
Naturally, the big hitters like Dingle, Dublin, and Cobh all made the list, but growing up on this whimsical, windswept little isle, I&rsquo;ve learned that there&rsquo;s actually a lot of ground to cover. And honestly, my biggest tip? If you&rsquo;ve come to Ireland for its rolling hills, craggy castles, and Celtic traditions, you&rsquo;ve got to get out of Dublin!
It&rsquo;d be remiss of me to not tell you what my county of Cork (and the city of the same name) has to offer. Honestly, there's no greater backyard when the sun peeks out. Kerry's a close second, but don't utter that in a pub packed with Corkmen&hellip;
<h2 dir="ltr" id="cork-city">Cork City</h2>

With historic streets steeped in<a href="https://www.independent.ie/life/if-not-for-collins-why-is-it-called-the-rebel-county/29469436.html"> tales of rebellion</a> dating all the way back to Viking settlers, there's a reason why we call Cork the "Rebel county."&nbsp;
It's the birthplace of Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins, and that spirit of defiance remains an integral part of its identity, which you&rsquo;ll no doubt notice on your visit.
Perhaps it's this same rebellious spirit that explains why our town's famous landmark, the&nbsp; <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/four-faced-liar-cork">"Four-Faced Liar"</a> refuses to conform too&mdash;a nickname it earned because no two of its faces ever seem to show the same time.&nbsp;
Today, Cork proudly aligns itself with causes supporting oppressed people, showing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=744801264825412">solidarity with </a>Palestine by hosting powerful protests, <a href="https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/news-room/latest-news/lord-mayor-welcomes-palestinian-mayor-and-nablus-delegation-on-historic-visit-to-cork/">visits</a>, and <a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41682872.html">exhibitions</a>, even among our Paddy&rsquo;s Day parades.&nbsp;
Revolutionary Irish leaders, Cillian Murphy, and butter&mdash;we've given the world a lot! Yes, really; we were once the world&rsquo;s largest exporter of butter (<a href="https://thebuttermuseum.com/">there&rsquo;s even a museum</a>; no, I&rsquo;ve never been).&nbsp;
From <a href="https://www.marinamarket.ie/">artsy markets</a> to fine dining, we're formally known as <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/where-to-eat-in-county-cork-ireland">the foodie capital of Ireland</a>, with heaps of gourmet festivals and heritage trails throughout the year.&nbsp;
The best include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-on-a-fork-fest/">Cork on a Fork</a> in August, a citywide celebration of over 100 different events, including cooking demos, food trails, brewery tours, and pop-up experiences from some of the island&rsquo;s most revered chefs.&nbsp;

Speaking of chefs, one place I'd highly recommend is the Japanese takeaway <a href="https://www.corkcitydining.com/restaurants/miyazaki">Miyazaki</a>. It's run by a Michelin-star chef, Takashi Miyazaki, who uses the finest of Irish ingredients to bring you a treasure box of Japanese food. Netflixers may recognize this one from the <a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/netflix-somebody-feed-phil-irish-food">Ireland episode of Somebody Feed Phil</a>.
Another local favorite includes Izz Cafe, <a href="https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/corks-izz-cafe-named-one-33385234">a Palestinian restaurant</a> named one of Ireland's best restaurants, and some of the yummiest Musakhan I've ever tried.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sometimes, though, you just can't beat a traditional Sunday roast. We're fiercely loyal when it comes to the spud, but some notable ones worth sharing are The Elm Tree and Murphy's Rock, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whincuF1lXg">this YouTuber</a>.
Naturally, you&rsquo;ll want to bring a taste of Cork home, too;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corkcity.ie/en/english-market/">the English Market</a> is where you&rsquo;ll likely want to head. Since 1788, this indoor Victorian market has been home to family-run stalls selling the freshest food from farms across the country. Specialty mushrooms, meat, and cheeses&mdash;you can find it all.&nbsp;
<a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/is-cork-on-your-irish-bucket-list-it-should-be">Read on for jazz festivals, cozy pubs &amp; bioluminescent lakes</a>

More Travel Tips!

All the important (or silly, or strange) travel news from across the web this week.
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Your Paddy&rsquo;s Day might have been wild, but was it &ldquo;wake up surrounded by Nepalese yaks&rdquo; wild? Here&rsquo;s a look at the <a href="https://www.timeout.com/news/i-visited-the-worlds-highest-irish-pub-where-guinness-comes-in-cans-and-yaks-transport-the-bar-stools-031726">highest-altitude Irish pub in the world</a>, where the beer is always extra strong (or else it explodes). </li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">After years of being the &ldquo;happiest country in the world,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/learn-to-chill-like-a-finn-worlds-happiest-country-is-giving-away-finnish-lakeland-trips">Finland&rsquo;s offering free Lakeland retreats</a> to teach visitors their ways. </li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">American airports are still in chaos, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-says-it-may-be-forced-shut-down-some-airports-over-funding-standoff-2026-03-17/">plagued by shutdowns</a> and long TSA lines. Turns out your parents&rsquo; advice about arriving &ldquo;three hours before your flight&rdquo; is finally correct&hellip; if you&rsquo;re lucky enough not to get cancelled. </li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Rent payments got you down? Need a fresh start? <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/meggenharris/2026/03/14/8-countries-paying-people-to-move-there-in-2026/">These eight countries will pay you to move there</a> &mdash; and they include some pretty popular spots. </li>
<li>And finally, we all know long hauls are better in business class, but <a href="https://simpleflying.com/costs-fly-business-class-worlds-longest-airbus-a380-routes/">here&rsquo;s how much you&rsquo;ll need to shell out to make it happen</a>. We promise the prices seem lower when you&rsquo;re 12 hours into a 16-hour flight.</li>
</ul>

Travel News

Antarctica For First-Timers & Captivating County Cork

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Hey there, Travellers,
I'd like to kick off by wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to all our American readers! However you celebrated, I hope your bellies were full and your hearts warm&hellip; and that you had five minutes free to check over all the bargain Flights landing in your inbox.
No doubt your emails have been overflowing this past week, so you may have missed some rather amusing "news." The US transportation secretary has been urging travellers to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/sean-duffy-transport-secretary-air-travel-thanksgiving-request-b2869798.html">wind back the clock and dress with respect</a>, as though we were in the golden age of travel.&nbsp;
When you're embarking on a 20-hour journey across continents, or hopping on a budget flight with nothing more than a backpack and randomly allocated seat, does anyone truly expect you to care about more than comfort?&nbsp;
Sure, we can debate the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBdqR-5qhVD/?hl=en">merits of jeans on a plane</a>, and we can probably all agree that shorts involve too much skin-seat contact. But, we're not living in&nbsp;that&nbsp;Golden Age of Travel. We're in our own, modern, slightly tarnished age with even more opportunity than ever before.&nbsp;
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the dos and don'ts of "respectful" travel garb. Should we bring back collars and dresses? Or are leggings and hoodies perfectly reasonable? <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/detour-214-ultimate-carry-on-respectful-dressing#comments">Jump into the comments</a> or reply to this email.
Happy travels and safe landings,

Your Top Recommendations for Underseat &amp; Carry-on Bags

The Detour Editor Katy is a budget travel aficionado who has already travelled to more than 50 countries. Whether she's at home or on a foreign adventure, she has a particular talent for stumbling upon tasty Georgian restaurants.

By Katy

I knew when I asked for backpack recommendations last week that frequent travellers like yourselves would have some strong opinions. Thank you so much for all the bag reviews, suggestions, and links, lovely readers!
The ideas came rolling in, and a few loyal camps became clear. To be honest, I'm actually pretty concerned that some of you may have joined a particular multicoloured cult&hellip;
With my trusty Herschel nearing the end of its life, I've spent this week researching all your suggestions and trawling the Black Friday sales. Frankly, I'm only a little closer to pulling the trigger, and time is ticking on those discounts.&nbsp;
But without further ado, here are the top recommendations from you, the wonderful Jack's Community:
<h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.osprey.com/">Osprey</a></h2>

&ldquo;I've had an Osprey Farpoint 40 for the last few years, and so far it's passed every test with flying colours. It's had dozens of work trips, backpacking in Japan, hiking in Iceland, travelling around Europe visiting 28 countries in 28 days with 100s of buses, coaches and trains, numerous trips to the US &amp; Canada and here's the thing: nothing has broken 😱😱 no broken zips, no frayed ends, no rips, nothing. And I have not been careful!
It also opens up fully laid down which is a great plus. If the 40 is a little big, Osprey have brought out a smaller Sojourn backpack in the same style, which I bought my gf and she loves. The Farpoint is probably a 4/5 on comfort when carrying but easily a 5/5 on endurance. I think there is a "trek" version they've recently brought out that is presumably more comfortable. I've also gotten away with it as cabin baggage on easyJet many times, even though it's technically too big (only been fined on 2 occasions out of maybe 25?). Hope this is useful for people!&rdquo;&nbsp;-&nbsp;UninhibitedBackpacker38333
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&ldquo;I bought my Osprey 40 litre Fairview pack 3 years ago and have been using it nearly year round ever since. It opens flat so I can see everything inside, has enough compartments and easy access whilst on the move. I have travelled for several 3 month trips and it takes everything I need and more, and is comfortable for a nearly 60 year old like me to carry!&nbsp;
There are no signs of wear and tear. 100% recommended.&nbsp;
Good luck, it's a tricky and important decision!&rdquo; - Claire

Pros: Osprey bags are practical, supportive, and clearly have staying power. There are a few nice colorways to choose from, for those who like their functionality served with at least a little pizzazz.
Cons: They&rsquo;re not the cheapest; Navigator Lauren&rsquo;s fave Fairview is currently clocking in at around &pound;115/$140/&euro;150. And while they do come in different colors, they&rsquo;re hardly serving up that enduring <a href="https://www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/bags-gear/kanken/">K&aring;nken</a> style. Maybe more for the outdoorsy types than purely savvy travelers?
Next up, the zero frills, zero fuss crew:
<h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://cabinmax.com/">Cabin Max</a></h2>

&ldquo;The cabin max bird and stars is amazing, I&rsquo;ve used it for a few trips and I also use it at work!&nbsp;
It easily fits clothes and toiletries in for a whole week for one person, with room to spare for a drink and snacks. Though I haven&rsquo;t tried to fit a proper jacket in there yet as it&rsquo;s only been used for warmer trips.&nbsp;
But it still looks brand new after being used almost every day since the start of May. It even has a clip on bit for you to pop glasses/goggles/sunglasses into, and the front zip up pocket has extra compartments and a tether that clips onto items for extra security. It has a little padded slot for a tablet or such and buckled straps in the main section to hold items in tight for you to fit in extra! I love it.&rdquo; - Danielle
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&ldquo;Another Cabin Max fan here, especially the Metz 20L that fits the Ryanair bins. Sturdy and it fits a huge amount of stuff!&rdquo; - DauntlessHolidaymaker17406

Pros: Cabin Max cater to nearly every airline&rsquo;s dimensional whims. It&rsquo;s all in the name: you&rsquo;ll get the max cabin space possible (without paying extra). Plus, they&rsquo;re super affordable and come in a variety of jazzy colors and styles, some even a little more stylish than purely functional.
Cons: Not ideal for lugging around on your back all day &mdash; the shoulder straps are all you&rsquo;ve got in the way of support, so don&rsquo;t bring the kitchen sink. And yes, they are on the cheaper side, so pay close attention to design elements like laptop padding and secure closures.
And now we&rsquo;ve got a PSA from Navigator Fran, who, surprisingly, is not being sponsored for this rave review:
<h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cotopaxi.com/">Cotopaxi</a></h2>

&ldquo;So I have a couple of Cotopaxis, but the ones that I use the most are the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L and the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L. The thing that I love the most about them is that they open fully like a suitcase, but they&rsquo;re backpacks. That&rsquo;s the key thing for me because I hate having to put my hands inside a backpack without seeing what I&rsquo;m touching. Everything gets messy, whereas if your backpack opens completely like a suitcase, it makes everything much more orderly.&nbsp;
Another thing that I love is the material. The external material, especially the front, has a kind of waxy feel, but it&rsquo;s not actually wax, so you don&rsquo;t need to treat it. Even though it&rsquo;s a soft backpack, it's made with sturdy materials, so even if it gets thrown around, it feels like the things inside won&rsquo;t get hit too hard.
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I really love all the pockets inside and outside. That&rsquo;s important for me for storing things properly and for accessibility. The Allpa 28L I have is the new model, and it comes with a side pocket, which I absolutely love. I use it for my water bottle, flip-flops, thin sneakers &mdash; whatever fits. That pocket only exists on the newer version Cotopaxi released last year. My 35L is the older model, so it doesn&rsquo;t have it, and I really miss it. I&rsquo;m honestly considering upgrading my 35L just for that pocket (lol Cotopaxi I love you pls send me one).
Another key thing is: the 35L one has back support, which is crucial for me. It has the adjustable chest buckle and the waist strap, while the 28L doesn't have the waist strap. I&rsquo;ve walked endless kilometres with it, and it&rsquo;s essential that the weight sits on my hips and not fully on my back.
I also love the little loops on the outside where you can attach a lock or hang things. Anything with a carabiner can go there &mdash; a portable speaker, flip-flops, whatever. I really love the colours too. They&rsquo;re veeeeeeery fun and stylish.&rdquo; - Fran

&ldquo;The Cotopaxi Allpa is AMAZING. I will not have another bag, ever. The 35L one is still Euro airline friendly, and I've lived out of it for months.&rdquo; - Layla

Pros: Cotopaxi bags are clearly super reliable and practical. Plus, you gotta love their <a href="https://uk.cotopaxi.com/collections/del-dia-collection">&lsquo;Del D&iacute;a&rsquo; collection</a>, made from a patchwork of leftover fabrics. That means you get a completely one-of-a-kind bag, which can come in pretty handy during the shuffle of international travel.
Cons: That price, though. You&rsquo;re looking at &pound;140-&pound;200 new on the Cotopaxi website. If you dig around online, you&rsquo;ll no doubt be able to find them a little cheaper, but they&rsquo;re still far from a budget-friendly option. More of a long-term investment, perhaps.&nbsp;
Also, you might be joining a cult that it&rsquo;s really hard to leave if you buy one.
Now, not to be confused with the Max competition above, the Jack&rsquo;s Community is also fond of&hellip;&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cabinzero.com/">Cabin Zero</a></h2>

&ldquo;Hello! I love my cabin zero. The 28L one is small enough for under Ryanair seats, and you can get them in a variety of sizes. Happy bag shopping!&rdquo; - Daniella
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&ldquo;I absolutely adore my Cabin Zero military backpack. I used it for 6 months to travel through Asia next to my larger backpack, used it as hand luggage while making short trips. Very roomy, holds a bottle, can be locked and has a separate space for a laptop.&rdquo; - BoldHiker86402

Pros: Once again, we&rsquo;ve got bags designed to beat airline restrictions. Looking for a carry-on that&rsquo;ll fit under the seat in front of you? Just filter by &lsquo;Underseat&rsquo;. They&rsquo;re functional, affordable, and they come in pretty much every color. 
Cons:&nbsp;What they offer in color, they kind of lack in actual style. Maximizing functional bag space is key here, and every model appears to be a cuboid bag designed to fit perfectly in a bag sizer.
<a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/the-best-underseat-and-carry-on-bags-for-travel">Keep reading...</a>

All the important (or silly, or strange) travel news from across web this week.
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<li>From next year, National Parks in the USA will begin charging <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kpnxvpgy2o">higher entry fees for foreign visitors </a>than US residents. </li>
<li>Inside the Swiss village where <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20250314-murren-the-stunning-car-free-village-reached-by-cable-car">the only cars are cable cars</a>. </li>
<li>Move over salmon sperm facials, there's an island in Patagonia where <a href="https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-rare-potato-revival-in-patagonia-chile">potatoes are the key</a> to a youthful glow. </li>
<li>Here's how to make that <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/norway/how-i-did-a-once-in-a-lifetime-norway-journey-for-a-fraction-of-the-price-8lmfnss9h">bucket-list cruise of the Norwegian fjords</a> into a reality without breaking the bank. </li>
<li>US passport holders can now save a <a href="https://www.afar.com/magazine/can-apples-new-digital-passport-be-used-for-travel">digital version of their passport</a> to their Apple Wallet. But can you actually use it on your next trip? </li>
<li>It's official: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/jakarta-and-dhaka-topple-tokyo-to-become-worlds-biggest-megacities-13475419">Jakarta has overtaken Tokyo</a> as the most populous city in the world. </li>
<li>And finally, while Fodor's list of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2025/11/19/overcrowded-travel-destinations-in-2026-as-per-fodors-no-list/">over-touristed destinations to avoid</a> may not have thrown up many surprises, their <a href="https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-destinations-begging-for-more-visitors">10 spots crying out for more visitors</a> certainly will. From Palau, to Pakistan, to regional Japan, there's always somewhere new to discover without adding stress to the local community.</li>
</ul>

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