I have purchased several of the Bagalini purses for travel. I usually purchase the more compact styles which work well for a lot of travel. This purse is bigger and easily accomodates items like sunglasses and small purchases which is nice. The two front compartments allow for a IPhone and an IPod--very handy on the plane. I found this bag to be the best bag for travel and sight seeing as it is more roomy. I love all the Bagalinni bags and each has a purpose depending on what you want to do. I only wish they had this in one of the animal prints.