I was terrified of losing my luggage during my first trip to Europe, but my AirTags had my back

Lauren Edmonds inside the Heathrow Airport in London, England.

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• I recently vacationed in England, Scotland, and Belgium for 10 days.
• I'd heard about the airport chaos that plagued airlines this summer and was afraid I'd lose my luggage.
• I soothed my anxiety about lost luggage with two AirTags, priced at $29 each. 

Someone told me it's better to travel across Europe with one piece of luggage, but I can't imagine how that even works. 

I'll admit I tend to overpack, but fitting everything I needed for a 10-day girls' trip across Europe into a single, medium-sized suitcase seemed ludicrous. I understood the appeal of traveling with one bag — it's less luggage to worry about, and you can navigate unfamiliar places quicker — but it's not doable for me.

Lauren Edmonds in Brussels, Belgium.

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I knew the risk I was taking by committing to one large suitcase, a small suitcase, and a backpack for international travel, but I was still worried. This summer saw a wave of airlines misplacing bags — and pets — so I didn't want to be the next victim. 

That's where AirTags came in. 

My flight included 5 flights and a train ride, so I decided to try AirTags

An AirTag in Lauren Edmonds' luggage during her trip to Europe.

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My dad sent me two $29 Apple AirTags earlier this year, but I forgot all about them until a week before the trip. I dug them out of my bedside table, paired them with my phone, and strategically placed one AirTag in each suitcase. I kept them safe from damage by snuggling them between my clothes inside packing cubes. 

Navigating airports can be a lot, especially if it's in an unfamiliar country. My vacation included five flights, a train ride, and many Uber excursions.

I religiously checked the AirTags' location when I landed at a new airport

One of the packing cubes where Lauren Edmonds kept an air tag.

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Whenever I landed at a new airport, I checked the Find My app on my iPhone to ensure my bags were nearby. This became especially helpful as flights got delayed and luggage lagged at certain points.

Being able to locate my luggage, even if it was several countries away, put my mind at ease. It curbed some of my travel stress, knowing that I'd be able to find my luggage regardless of my final destination. 

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