I really do not think I could have made a better choice for my overseas adventure in Italy. I spent 10 days between 4 cities in Italy and this bag was a real trooper. I used every nook and cranny in it (super spacious) and also every way of traveling with it. Its many pockets helped: divide clean and dirty clothes, shoes had their own location, makeup and hair things could also be stored in different pockets from clothes. The bag was durable enough to allow me to bring home my Limoncello (in glass bottles) stored under the plane. I loved all the carrying features: Wheeled bag, duffle bag, and backpack. It really made traveling by foot, bus and train easy. Do not rely on a wheeled bag alone while traveling abroad. Their streets are far different from what Americans are used to and you will be much happier with either a duffle or backpack option. This bag has both! Its small enough to be a carry-on for larger flights when not COMPLETELY stuffed however be prepared to put it under if it is stuffed or in the smaller region flights