If you’re reading this, I hope it’s because you’re about to jet off on

a fabulous trip across the pond. You deserve it. If you ask me, international travel is one of *the* best ways to spend your hard-earned PTO—you get to see beautiful places, meet incredible people, taste new cuisines, and learn about yourself in the process (even if you just learn that you’re too high-maintenance to stay in a hostel). That said, no matter where you go, you’re going to need some trusty travel companions at your side—and by that, I mean you’re going to need some killer luggage.

Whether your final destination is Antarctica or the Maldives, a good set of luggage is absolutely essential if you want to stay organized. (If you’ve ever tried to walk a mile through a hot, bustling airport with a busted suitcase and a painful personal item digging into your shoulder, you get it.) So I put together a list of the best luggage for international travel with picks for the best carry-on, checked bag, under-seat bag, backpack, sling bag, and more. Here’s a little sneak peek before I go into more detail…

Chic, right!? But for real, there are a *lot* of travel bags on the market, and I promise you these are the best of the best.