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The Best Kids Luggage, According to Experts

Nine great pieces of luggage for nearly every trip.

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At the Good Housekeeping Institute , we test all kinds of luggage from well-known brands , evaluating them for performance and durability. In our Textiles Lab, we measure, pack and test luggage using specialized equipment like our Wyzenbeek abrasion tester and drop tester. We also set up an obstacle course in the Lab for testers to use the luggage and then rate their thoughts on each piece. Along with testing in the Lab, we work with consumer testers who provide us with real-user feedback about the luggage after using it on their own trips. For this article, we chose pieces from top-performing brands, kids' luggage that our experts have tried and love, the kid-sized versions of our favorite standard luggage pieces and luggage that's popular online with rave reviews.

Our top picks:

Best Overall Kids' Luggage

American tourister disney hardside upright luggage.

Best Value Kids' Luggage

Crckt softside carry on suitcase.

Best Personalized Kids' Luggage

Pottery barn kids mackenzie spinner luggage.

Best Kids' Luggage Set

Heys 2pc. kids luggage & backpack set.

Best Kids' Duffle Luggage

L.l.bean kids' adventure duffle.

Best Kids' Luggage on Amazon

Travelers club 5 piece luggage travel set.

Best Kids' Backpack Luggage

Crate&kids big cats medium kids backpack.

Best Ride-On Kids' Luggage

Jetkids bedbox.

Best High-End Kids' Luggage

State bags mini logan suitcase.

Keep reading for a helpful shopping guide and for an in-depth explanation of how we test luggage, but first, here's our favorite kids' luggage. Looking for a suitcase for yourself? Check out our favorite carry-on bags and the best luggage on Amazon .

Covered in popular Disney characters like Elsa and Anna, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Grogu, American Tourister's hardside luggage is sure to be a hit with your kids. The suitcase, available in 16- and 18-inch options, is made with ABS plastic, which weighs in at less than five pounds and is lightweight and compact enough for your kids to roll on their own. The ABS material isn't as durable as other hardside materials, but it is lighter and typically less expensive. Our analysts appreciate the design details like a telescopic handle with a wide, curved pull and oversized zippers that are easier for small hands to grab. Inside, you'll find two separate compartments for packing — one that's fully enclosed with a zipper and another open compartment with cross straps to keep belongings secure. It may only have two wheels, but users say they're still easy for young kids to roll.

For just $45, this full-sized carry-on suitcase is designed with plenty of space to pack all of your kids' belongings. A singular large compartment inside is easy for kids to fill, and there's a mesh pocket for added storage; however, there are no cross straps to keep everything in place. In our Lab tests, softside luggage like this is less likely to scratch than hardside luggage, and it's easier to squeeze into tight spaces when traveling. There are seven fun prints and patterns to choose from, including dinosaurs, unicorns and donuts, and it even comes with a small stuffed animal to coordinate with the printed design on the luggage. Just two stationary wheels means this suitcase won't spin and can only be rolled when tilted, but reviewers say it's still easy for kids to roll and maneuver.

Pottery Barn Kids' Mackenzie spinner luggage is available in tons of colors and patterns, along with hardside options and two-piece sets, and you can have it embroidered for an additional fee. The ombre glitter style is a best-seller from the brand and performed well in Textiles Lab luggage evaluations. One analyst who tried this bag said it had excellent maneuverability and rolled smoothly, thanks the the 360-degree spinner wheels. It didn't show much wear in our abrasion tests, other than some minor glitter shed. There's plenty of space to pack your kids' things, even in this smaller version of the bag. Inside is a large open compartment and a zippered pocket, while the outside features another zipped pocket and two buckle straps to keep extra belongings secured.

Heys 2pc. Kids Luggage & Backpack Set

This absolutely adorable two-piece set from Heys comes with a small suitcase and matching backpack, designed to look like a ladybug, owl, unicorn or bumble bee. The backpack slides over the telescopic handle of the suitcase, making it easy to roll both around at the airport, although there are only two wheels, so it does need to be tilted to use. When you're done using it, the backpack tucks into the suitcase for more compact storage. In our evaluations, kids loved using Heys luggage, and online reviewers agree, with one user noting, "They are the best quality" and many sharing that their kids are more than happy to carry the bags themselves. When we tested other Heys hardside bags in the Lab, they received high ratings for ease of use and maneuverability but did scratch more easily than other bags.

Textiles Lab experts are fans of L.L.Bean's high quality products that "stand the test of time." For this particular style, the printed duffles are constructed with water-resistant polyester material, while the solids are made of water-resistant nylon; nylon bags tend to perform better in our Lab tests for abrasion and durability. Our Lab analysts appreciate the thoughtful design elements, like a padded removable shoulder strap, wrapped carrying handles and covered zipper for the main compartment. You also have the option to personalize the bag with a monogram for an additional fee. It is hand wash only and needs to be hung to dry, so it will require some extra care.

With over 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this five-piece set from Travelers Club is a total steal at less than $70. Included in the set are a carry-on bag, backpack, lunch box, neck pillow and matching luggage tag. We're impressed that, although it's so affordable, the carry-on bag is designed with four spinner wheels and made of an ABS and polycarbonate composite , which typically performs better in our Lab tests for durability than ABS on its own. Online reviewers rave about the "perfect" luggage set and say that all of the pieces are high quality and easy to pack and carry. It is important to note that the neck pillow is filled with microbeads that are recognized as a choking hazard, so be sure to keep a close eye on your kids while they use the pillow.

Crate&kids Big Cats Medium Kids Backpack

If you don't yet trust your child to roll a suitcase through the airport or you're just looking for something simple and versatile for them to pack, Crate&kids' medium kids' backpack is a great luggage option. When we tested this backpack in the Lab, we were impressed by how well the material held up to our abrasion testing, with minimal changes in appearance. Our analysts appreciated the easy-to-use zippers, comfy padded back and straps and many organizational pockets . One of our testers shared that she wishes there were a strap across the chest to help balance the weight of the backpack but says the material is easy to wipe clean. The backpack comes in 17 prints and patterns that can all be customized with embroidery for an additional fee, and there are even water bottles and and lunchboxes to match.

Ride-on luggage has taken the world, including your local airport, by storm. This ride-on suitcase from Jet Kids stands out because it converts an airplane seat into a bed. The top of the suitcase lifts up, and a bed mat is exposed that connects to the suitcase and attaches to the seat's arm rests. It extends the length of the seat and allows for your little one to fully recline. Our tester and online reviewers have had issues keeping the bed secure, but they appreciate the extra leg room it provides. When the suitcase is closed, kids can sit on top and scoot themselves or be pulled with the attached strap. It's important to note that not every airline allows the bed attachment to be used in flight, but the bag is small enough to easily fit underneath an airplane seat.

If you're willing to splurge a little on your kids' luggage, a suitcase from State Bags is worth the investment. Our Textiles Lab analysts love the high quality construction, stylish design and the brand's mission — the brand uses part of its profits to donate fully-packed backpacks to kids who are in need and also funds efforts to help underserved communities. State Bags' mini suitcase is designed for younger kids, while the brand's full-size version is a bit larger and a better fit for older kids. This mini style features 360-degree spinner wheels, an easy-open front pocket and two spacious interior compartments. Some online reviewers mention their kids having difficult lowering the telescopic handle on their own, but say it collapses easily with some adult help. The brand also offers matching travel accessories l ike water bottle slings, toiletry bags and fanny packs.

How we choose the best kids' luggage

Experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab evaluate luggage in the Lab using standardized equipment and testing methods. We also set up an obstacle course for users to test out the luggage and provide their input and share luggage with consumer testers who give real-user feedback about their experiences. Although we haven't formally tested every pick for kids' luggage, we have tested other luggage from the brands and have gathered recommendations from product analysts within the Good Housekeeping Institute. Here are some of the characteristics we take into consideration when we are evaluating luggage:

✔️ Size and weight : Online specs for luggage aren't always accurate, so we ensure they're correct by weighing and measuring each piece of luggage in our Textiles Lab. If we're evaluating carry-on luggage, we place the luggage into a 22 x 14 x 9-inch area to check if it meets TSA specifications.

✔️ Packing capabilities : Our analysts pack each suitcase with a standard load of items including clothing, shoes and toiletries to evaluate how much we can fit inside and how well features like zippers and other fasteners work (shown here). We also consider other elements like telescopic handles, locks and wheels. After packing the bags, analysts and testers roll the bags over different surfaces such as wood, tile and carpet and also lift the bags up onto counter to test carrying handles.

✔️ Drop durability : Luggage is placed in our drop tester, which releases the luggage from a 3-foot height, dropping it onto a surface below. This process allows us to analyze imperfections like scuffing or dents that occur as a result.

✔️ Abrasion resistance: Softside luggage goes through abrasion testing, where we cut a swatch of material from the luggage and then place it in our abrasion tester, which rubs the fabric 15,000 times with an abrasive metal to simulate prolonged use. We rate the luggage based on how well it resists wear and look for pilling, holes and scuffs.

✔️ Scratch resistance : Hardside luggage is tested for scratch resistance. We drag a metal wire over the luggage and then evaluate any damage that's left behind.

✔️ Water resistance : Our analysts place blotting paper inside of the luggage and then pour water over the zippers, analyzing how much water seeps through the zipper to the inside.

✔️ Consumer tests: Lastly, we work with consumer testers who try out the luggage and provide us with real-user feedback. We set up an obstacle course in the Lab and give testers the opportunity to run through the course, rating the luggage for properties like ease of use, wheel and handle performance, maneuverability and sturdiness. The obstacle course involves rolling the bags over different types of flooring, moving it around twists and turns and lifting it over curbs and counters and more. We share suitcases with testers who are able to take the bags on their own trips and provide us with feedback about their experiences, as well.

What to look for when shopping for the best kids' luggage

Choosing a kids' suitcase is a bit different than choosing a suitcase for yourself. Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for kids' luggage:

✔️ Wheels : Our Textiles Lab pros recommend suitcases with four 360-degree spinner wheels, which consistently receive high ratings for being easy to maneuver in our tests. They'll make it easier for kids to push or pull around their luggage on their own. Another popular option for kids is a two-wheel suitcase with a built-in stand that keeps the suitcase upright when it's not in use.

✔️ H andles : Review product descriptions and images online for information about telescopic and carrying handles to ensure they're designed for small hands. Opt for design features like extra padding and grips or rounded handles that are easy to grab and comfortable.

✔️ Compartments: Consider the level of organization that you and your kids could benefit from — is it easier for them to fill one large compartment with their favorite clothes and toys, or would you prefer to pack their belongings into two separate compartments? Also look for interior and exterior zippered pockets and extras like toiletry bags or mesh pouches.

✔️ Size: Kids' luggage should be lightweight and small enough for little ones to carry, as well as meet airlin e requirements for size. Many kids' bags weigh around five pounds or less and have dimensions comparable to or smaller than a standard carry-on bag.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Amanda Constantine joined the Good Housekeeping Institute in 2022 as a home and apparel reviews analyst in the Textiles Lab. She has researched and written about luggage, including hardside suitcases, carry-on bags and the best luggage on Amazon for Good Housekeeping and has evaluated some styles firsthand, analyzing performance properties. For this article, she used her categorical expertise, recommendations from Lab experts, former testing data from senior analyst Emma Seymour and executive director Lexie Sachs and feedback from real users to determine the best kids' luggage picks.

Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute 's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.

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From a long weekend at the grandparents’ house to a family vacation that creates memories they’ll cherish forever, you can get your trip off to a smooth start by investing in kids’ luggage from Macy’s.

Children’s wheeled suitcases are crafted with kid-friendly features. And it’s about way more than the colorful characters displayed on them. Handles that curve inward and scale to their heights are key things to look for.

What size suitcases do children need? Read on to get our age-specific advice!

The Best Bet for Kids Under 12 An 18" bag is suitable for pre-schoolers. As children grow, they'll need a suitcase that will provide more space, like a 21" bag. Both an 18" and 21" bag are going to count as youth carry-on luggage with most airlines. Plus, the money you save on checked-bag fees can go toward some great new threads from the Macy’s kids’ vacation shop .

For the Tweens By the time they’re tweens, they’ll be in checked-bag territory with a 28" suitcase. Of course, some kids will make everything fit in carry-ons supplemented with kids’ backpacks that count as “personal items” for airline purposes. If you go this route, make sure the backpack has a strap that attaches to the handles of children’s wheeled suitcases. It makes navigating an airport easier, particularly if time is tight on a connecting flight.

For Teenagers and Up For older kids, shop for adult luggage sets . They’ll appreciate the investment in fashionable and functional suitcases for years to come. Multi-purpose luggage options like weekender bags or camping packs are great for teens, too, since they easily tote them on college visits, overnight trips and outdoor adventures.

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11 Best Travel Bags for Children (+ Kids Luggage Tips)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: October 18, 2023

Are you looking for a travel bag for your children and wondering which one to get? Or maybe you are wondering if it’s even worth getting a separate travel bag for kids? This article should answer your questions.

When it comes to traveling with kids , a little organization goes a long way! Something that we’ve found key to a smooth journey is packing carefully and making sure that we have easy access to things we need when we need them. The best way to achieve this is by having a dedicated luggage space for everyone’s belongings.

If you have no luggage restrictions, then it’s often really handy to allow your kids to have their own travel bags.

One thing you should keep in mind, however, is that every trip is different and so your kids’ luggage needs might be very different as well, depending on your family vacation destination . You won’t pack the same way when you are going for a short weekend getaway by plane compared to a long road trip with your own car…

So while sometimes it’s extremely convenient to have separate travel bags for kids, there might be trips where you better do without them (especially if you are traveling with more than one child).

To help you decide, we listed some of the advantages of kids having their own travel bag . See further below.

Also, there are dozens of kids travel bags on the market right now. So it is not always easy to choose the right travel bag for your children. Further below you can find some tips on what to look for in good travel luggage and how to choose the best travel bag for kids .

And finally, you will find our hand-picked selection of some of the best kids’ travel luggage available with a list of the features they offer. Hopefully, this will help you find just the right thing to make your family travel easier. Find out!

Kids Luggage – OVERVIEW

• Should you get a travel bag for your child and why?
• What to look for in a good kids travel bag
• Our selection of the best travel bags for kids of all ages

Advantages of Kids Having Their Own Travel Bags

As already mentioned, there might be situations when you don’t want to carry any extra bags on your family trip. However, there are many advantages of each child having their own travel bag. Take a look!

Better Organization

If you have several family members traveling together, packing everyone’s things individually is a real time-saver. Rather than trying to separate a large mixed bag of toys and clothes on arrival at your destination, everyone will have their own items at hand, making it quick and easy to unpack.

The same applies to hand luggage for your journey. Having each child carry their own toys, snacks, and precious items keeps your own bag clear. This also makes it easier for everyone to locate exactly what they need.

TIP: We always try to pack a spare set of clothes in each child’s travel bag. Accidents happen and it’s reassuring to know that you can easily access a change of clothing in an emergency! If you travel with several kids of similar ages and your luggage space is limited, you can also just pack one set of emergency clothes in the carry on luggage.

TIP: If you don’t want to take a separate travel bag for each child, give them each a packing cube (or two). That way, they can still have their own travel ‘bag’ to pack something that they really want to take with them.

READ ALSO: What to Pack in Kids Hand Luggage

Excitement!

Getting your children involved in the packing really helps add to their excitement as your trip draws closer. Furthermore, having your kids help you pack, teaches them some organizational skills.

Sense of Responsibility

Kids respond so well to independence and by providing them with their own travel bags, you are giving them a real sense of responsibility during their journey. It’s also helpful for them to realize at the packing stage that they can’t take ALL their toys with them and that choices have to be made!

When our kids were younger, they would usually get a set number of toys they could bring with them (usually not more than 2-3 if we traveled by plane and a few more if we travelled by car). As hard as it looks, it really helps you travel light. In addition, it teaches your kids to make choices. More often than not, kids don’t play with the toys they pack from home anyway. Playing with shells and stones on a beach is much more exciting than anything they could have packed from home.

What to Look for in a Good Travel Bag for Kids

If you think that it’s the right time for your kids to have their own travel bags, here are a few tips on what to look for when choosing the right luggage for your kids.

How durable a bag needs to be, depends largely on the type of traveling you’ll be doing. If the bag is only needed for shorter, local journeys, then you will be able to get away with something lightweight and less robust. But for other types of journeys – particularly air travel – it makes sense to have a sturdy bag. You need something that can withstand the trials and tribulations of long-haul travel, especially if you are planning to check it in.

Hardshell or Softshell?

There are pros and cons to both types of luggage.

Hardshell bags offer the most protection for fragile items and they are better at protecting their contents from the weather. This is especially important if you plan to check the bag for flying and there’s a chance it might be sitting on the runway in the pouring rain!

Hardshell bags, however, are more prone to scratches and cosmetic damage and are much less flexible in terms of how much you can pack.

You can certainly cram a lot more into a soft bag and they often have lots of extra little pockets and compartments, which make it easy for your kids to separate their toys, snacks etc. They are often more lightweight too.

TIP: The fact that you can get a lot more into a softshell bag makes it easy to overstuff it! If you are planning to take it on a plane as hand luggage, make sure that it meets the airline requirements.

The zipper is often the weak point in any luggage and can be the first thing to break. It can be pretty devastating in the middle of a packed airport! Look for strong zippers that are easy for little hands to manage, and sturdy seams that are less likely to bust.

Weight and Design

You need to make sure that your child can manage the weight of the travel bag you buy, and that you will be able to manage it in addition to your own bags if they ask for your help. And they certainly will! You should always anticipate that young children will tire of carrying their own bags and you will be the one who ends up carrying it.

Backpack or Suitcase?

Kids travel backpacks are a good choice for shorter trips, for carry-on, or when the luggage isn’t too heavy. The weight is divided by the straps which make them easier for children to carry. Just make sure to look for wider straps for ultimate comfort.

Another bonus with backpacks is that they tend to include lots of compartments, helping to keep items better organized.

Trolley-type bags and kids suitcases with wheels are great for longer journeys, or when the luggage is heavier. If your child has smaller items to organize, look for a wheeled bag that includes additional pockets or get them a couple of packing cubes .

Make sure that the wheels roll smoothly and that the suitcase won’t easily tip over, which children can find very frustrating.

Depending on the trip or your child’s age, you may want to consider a hybrid design, which offers the option of a backpack and a wheeled bag. This gives the best of both worlds, allowing your child to go from one mode to another when they get tired.

A Bag That Will Grow With Your Child

If you only travel now and then, you really want to look for a bag that will give you several years of service. This means that you need to give careful thought to the design of the bag you choose. It needs to be large enough for both a younger child and an older child to use, both in terms of capacity and height.

In this case, you may also like to avoid cartoon designs or certain colors. While your child may love a certain TV character now, it could be a very different story even a year from now!

However, if your child will be using their travel bag on a regular basis, then its life may be fairly limited anyway. In this case, I would let your kids choose the bag they like the most, even though it has pink unicorns or colorful cars all over it. The more they like the bag, the more likely it is that they will carry it themselves the whole time.

TIP: Choose a bag that the kids could also use at home – for sleepovers, school trips, extracurricular activities, and similar. That way, you don’t waste money on a travel bag that will only be used once.

Some kids’ travel bags offer extended warranties, although it’s important to note that these only usually cover manufacturing faults rather than wear and tear, accidental rips, etc.

Also, if you are getting a travel bag for a really young child, chances are that it will not be used for long anyway. So I wouldn’t necessarily let my choice for kids luggage depend on the warranty duration.

The Best Travel Bags for Kids

And finally, now that we covered the advantages of kids travel bags and what to look for when choosing one, below is a list of some of the most popular travel bags, backpacks, and suitcases for kids of all ages.

As the kids get older, you won’t be buying any special kids’ travel bags anymore, so most of the bags in this selection are mostly meant for younger children. But we also included several timeless luggage suggestions that will suit school-going kids and teenagers as well.

For each of the kids’ travel bags listed below, we also included a short review and a list of the main features that we think make them most useful. Find the best travel bag for your kids – see below!

• Skip Hop Kids Luggage with Wheels
• American Tourister Kids’ Softside Suitcases
• American Tourister Hardside 18″
• Trunki Original
• Kids Hardside Luggage Sets with Wheels
• Jack Wolfskin Explorer Backpacks
• Mountaintop Kids Backpacks
• Stephen Joseph Rolling Luggage
• Yodo Zoo Toddler Backpack with Wheels
• ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack
• Trunki BoostApak

Please note that the numbering in this post is totally random. It’s also a pure coincidence we ended up with a round number of 10. All the kids travel bags listed here are really good and they all have something unique. There is no one perfect choice for everyone, but I hope that this list will help you find the right bag for your child. Find out!

1. Skip Hop Kids Luggage with Wheels

One of the cutest travel bags for kids on the market, Skip Hop Kids Luggage will best suit the youngest members of the family . It has been a favorite of many traveling families for years. In fact, we already featured this travel bag in our selection of the best kids travel gear . I know several families who use these bags for all their kids and all their trips.

The Skip Hop kids luggage is not only fun to look at, but it’s also really well made and easy to use.

Available in different animal designs, this kids’ travel bag is sturdy and durable. We love the cute, matching zipper pulls and the handy write-on name tag, which is useful if your child takes the bag to daycare.

Deceptively spacious, the bag will hold up to a week’s clothing for younger children. The only disadvantage is that the retractable handle can’t be set to different heights, so it can be difficult for younger children to pull comfortably.

• Suitable for youngest kids – from toddlers to preschoolers.
• Dimensions: 7″ x 12.5″ x 18″.
• Easy to clean.
• Elastic mesh bottle pocket.
• Back loop to keep shoulder strap tucked away.

TIP: Skip Hop has a big selection of matching items, such as toddler backpacks , lunch boxes , or reusable water bottles , so you can get the whole set of accessories for your kids.

2. American Tourister Kids’ Softside Suitcases

There are a variety of American Tourister softside bags to choose from. The kids’ models often feature Disney characters and there are also really nice designs that would appeal to teenagers as well.

The front is made of vinyl, which is flexible enough to allow you to squeeze in those extra items, and there’s a large mesh pocket on the interior panel.

These bags tick lots of boxes – they are durable, lightweight and easy to roll, with an easy-pull handle that makes them perfect for little hands. The 18″ models are fairly small in size, so we recommend using them for younger children only. For older kids and teens, we recommend 21-28″ luggage.

• Suitable for kids of all ages, starting with 18″ bags that will suit kids from about 3 years old.
• Wide range of designs and sizes available.
• Easy-to-roll in-line skate wheels.
• 10-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

3. American Tourister Hardside 18″

There are lots of different vibrant Disney designs to choose from in American Tourister’s hardshell range , which offers that extra layer of protection for your child’s belongings.

The 18″ kids hardshell suitcases feature a very useful zip-around mesh divider which effectively creates an extra compartment. The zippered side is really useful for storing socks and undies.

The wheels move smoothly and quietly and the bag rolls along upright, so it’s very easy to manage, also for young kids (age 3 and up). The handle is comfortable for little hands and slides up and down easily.

• Suitable for kids from about 3 years old.
• Dimensions 18.0″ x 13.0″ x 8.0″.
• Mesh divider to create a separate compartment inside the suitcase.
• Cute Disney zipper pulls.

TIP: There are also similar models for somewhat older children and teens – take a look at the bigger sizes here .

4. Trunki Original

The durable Trunki is the original ride-on suitcase for kids and is a great way to keep little ones occupied when they are waiting around en route. It can also be used as a seat when the kids are tired of standing.

It has horn grips for steering and a comfy saddle, but there is also a shoulder strap that doubles up as a tow leash. This means you can easily pull your little one along if he’s simply too weary to ride!

The perfect size to use as carry-on luggage, the Trunki has a capacity of nearly 15 gallons, with an internal pocket and elastic straps to keep everything in place. There’s also a lock, so you don’t have to worry about it coming open as your child moves it along.

One disadvantage is that the wheels of the Trunki are designed to allow it to move in a straight line only. This means it has a tendency to tip over fairly easily on corners, which can be annoying when it happens repeatedly!

Nevertheless, this is still a great travel bag for kids. It provides some entertainment and might help you survive airport madness without losing your mind! Just make sure to make clear arrangements with your kids, so that they don’t get too wild on their little wheels, because other passengers might not appreciate that.

• Suitable for children age 3+.
• 5-year warranty.
• Ride-along, tow-along, carry-on.
• Dimensions 17.5″ x 8″ x 12.2″.
• Can be locked.

5. Kids Hardside Carry on Luggage Sets with Wheels

There are so many really nice luggage sets for little kids . The iPlay iLearn luggage sets offer a nice cuteness/quality ratio. They come in a range of different fun designs.

These kids luggage sets are constructed from tough, durable polycarbonate material, offering great protection for delicate items and that all-important weather-proofing!

Despite being tough, these bags are lightweight and easy for kids to manage, with multi-directional wheels that make it easy to roll them along. The telescopic handle is comfortable for little hands, with smooth and sturdy grippers.

The backpack has nice wide, adjustable straps so it’s comfortable to wear, while the case has pockets inside (a nice touch, since some hardshell suitcases don’t offer this feature).

TIP: The backpack would work well as a school backpack too, making the most of your investment.

• Best suitable for little kids.
• Made of durable Polycarbonate, ABS and Nylon.
• Lightweight.
• Sturdy, 2-way zippers.

6. Jack Wolfskin Explorer Backpacks

If you are looking for a comfortable travel backpack for kids, take a look at the Jack Wolfskin Explorer series . These backpacks are very light and extremely comfortable to wear for a longer time. These backpacks exist in various sizes; for preschoolers as well as for kids from about 6 years old.

Two of our kids have these backpacks (20l) and they use them on many trips and also at home, for music school or school field trips. If we plan a vacation that involves lots of hiking, we always pack these backpacks and the kids can carry them without any problems for longer hikes of 4-6 hours.

These backpacks are really well-made and have no zippers. I was a bit skeptical about that at first, but kids love them and don’t mind the closing mechanism at all. In fact, I think that any backpack with a zipper would have been broken long ago, while these bags have been used for over 3 years and they still look as good as new.

• The smaller backpacks are suitable for kids up to 3-5 years old, and the bigger ones – from about 5-6 years. Our twins used their 20l backpacks from about the age of 7 to 12.
• Lightweight and very comfortable to carry for longer periods of time.
• Durable quality materials.

7. Mountaintop Kids Backpacks

Mountaintop kids backpacks come in several sizes – from toddlers to school-going kids. These backpacks are great for all types of travel because they are light, versatile, and you can use them for so many purposes.

These backpacks have comfortable wide adjustable straps so they can be worn for longer periods of time. They can be easily used as a lightweight kids’ carry-on bag, but are also suitable for short hikes and other activities. In addition, they can be used for (pre)school and school trips too.

So if you don’t need a big travel bag for your child, this backpack might be a much better investment. Most designs are timeless, so these backpacks can easily be used for several years.

• The toddler bags are suitable for kids up to 3-5 years old, whereas the bigger models will suit kids from about 4 to 10 years old.
• Timeless designs.
• Water-resistant quality materials.

8. Stephen Joseph Rolling Luggage

The Stephen Joseph Luggage Range includes lots of brightly colored designs for younger children, but the brand makes lots of other items for kids too, including umbrellas, rain boots, totes and more. If your child likes matching items, then a Stephen Joseph Luggage Set makes a great coordinated accessory.

Kids will love the multiple outside compartments on these bags, which are great for organization, but not always found in other models of kids travel bags. That extra bit of space is very useful and you can fit around a week’s clothing for a younger child into this bag.

The case rolls easily and can be easily used as kids carry on luggage. Our only cautionary note is that these children’s bags aren’t quite as sturdy as the others in this review.

TIP: Some parents find that the area at the top of the front pocket is ideal for adding your child’s name!

• Dimensions: 14.5″x 18″x 6.5″.
• Coordinates with a wide range of Stephen Joseph Accessories .
• Multiple outside compartments for better organization.

9. Yodo Zoo Toddler Backpack with Wheels

Yodo Zoo 3-Way Kids Rolling Luggage is a toddler backpack with wheels. These cute sturdy bags are great travel bags for toddlers and younger kids. They can be used as a hand-held bag, a backpack or a rolling case.

Smaller in size and more suited for day or weekend trips, these bags come with a zip pocket on the inside and mesh pockets for drinks.

If your child becomes tired of carrying the bag as a backpack, he can secure the straps out of sight with Velcro and use it as a roll-along bag. And when he wants to use it as a backpack again, he can use the built-in covers to hide the wheels.

The bags come in small and medium sizes, although it’s worth noting that there is no name tag or inner pocket in the small versions. The only thing to take into account is that the backpack might be a bit too big for very young children.

TIP: Make sure that your child has removed the wheel covers before he starts rolling this bag along. It’s very easy to forget, but then there’s the risk of the covers becoming damaged or dirty after being in contact with the ground.

• Dimensions: 11.8″ x 6.1″ x 15″.
• Can be used as a hand-held bag, backpack, or rolling bag.
• Easy-to-use zippers.
• Adjustable handle height (meaning that it’s not too uncomfortable for you to pull the bag if needed).

10. ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack

This ultra-light packable backpack might be just the perfect solution if you don’t want to invest in a real travel bag for your kids or aren’t sure if and how often it will be used. It folds so small that you can always take it with you even if you are traveling extremely light.

These backpacks come in many different sizes and are actually meant for adults, but the smallest 20l backpack could be perfect for kids from about 10 years old as well.

This backpack is so light and versatile and offers great value for your money. Chances are big that you’ll end up buying one of these for each member of the family. This is a perfect travel backpack that you can always take with you. It will be used time and again.

• Weight 0,5 LB (0,22kg).
• Water-resistant.
• Wide, breathable mesh shoulder straps.

11. Trunki BoostApak

No list of kids travel gear on my blog would be complete without mentioning our favorite travel bag that our kids have used for years – Trunki BoostApak .

The backpack makes a perfect kids carry-on luggage. Its 8-liter capacity is usually more than enough for everything that our kids want to pack on the plane .

We just love the versatility of this backpack, which doubles up as a booster seat. You can read more about it on our review of the best booster seats for travel .

Good to know: There is just one disadvantage – the booster seat is only approved in the EU, so you cannot buy Trunki BoostApak in the United States.

• Suitable for children age 4-11 years, weighing from 15-36kg.
• Approved as hand luggage by most airlines.
• Converts from a backpack to a booster seat in seconds.
• The fold-out seatbelt guides and seat belt adjuster help you ensure a perfect – and safe – fit.
• EU-certified for everyday car use.

So, this is our selection of the best travel bags, suitcases, and backpacks for kids. Does your family have a favorite kids’ travel bag or backpack? Let us know by leaving a reply below.

READ ALSO: Travel Gifts for Kids (That they’ll actually use)

More tips for traveling with kids:

• Essential read: Family Travel Tips
• Flying: Tips for Flying with Kids
• Gear: Best Travel Gear for Kids
• Car seats: Best Car Booster Seats for Travel
• Footwear: Best Travel Shoes for Kids
• Books: Travel Books and Destination Guides for Kids

Travel gifts for the whole family:

• Travel Gifts
• Nordic Gifts

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Friday 25th of November 2022

What kind of suitcase is the child pulling in the main picture? The red case with 2 wheels? Finding it so hard to find cabin cases with 2 wheels these days and I love this one in the picture - just not sure where to get it from.

Thursday 1st of December 2022

Hi Alan, luggage collections change all the time and you just have to see online or in the shops what you can find. There are still cabin bags with two wheels, you just need to look a bit deeper. But indeed, nowadays, most luggage is with 4 wheels (and it has lots of advantages too). Anyway, here is a nice 2-wheel cabin bag for adults. And here is a hardshell 2-wheel bag for kids. Hope this helps.

Sunday 2nd of May 2021

What kind of backpacks are the kids wearing in the train station picture? Thanks

Hi Riley, the green and the blue backpacks are Jack Wolfskin Kids Explorer 20l. They also have them in 16l size for younger kids. If your child is older than 6, definitely go with the bigger one. The black one our oldest son has is a limited edition from Salewa that I don't see anywhere. I think they only made it for promotional purposes - we got this one at a local tourism board in Italy. This model is the closest to the one we have, but they are quite big for younger kids. PS The Jack Wolfskin backpacks that our twins have are really good quality. When we are not traveling, kids use them for music school. We have them for over 3 years now and they are still in perfect condition. Hope this helps!

Tuesday 28th of January 2020

Hi Jurga, I just can't decide between a ride-on suitcase or a 'regular' kids suitcase (and soft or hard) for my 4-year old. We are flying to the Dominican Republic and she would take it as hand luggage on the plane. What do you suggest?

Hi Liv, it's really hard for me to say - it's such a personal choice. Why don't you just ask your daughter which one she'd prefer? :) If it was me, I'd probably go with a little suitcase with wheels for a girl that age (like this 18" soft-sided suitcase or this 18" hard-side suitcase). It's not too big for a little girl to pull and she'll probably be able to use it for several trips for at least 3-4 years. The only problem here might be the design - so make sure it's somewhat timeless and one she really loves. Whereas if you buy a ride-on suitcase, it's likely that it will be fun now and maybe next year, but not much longer. It's great for kids age 3-5 who travel more often because they'll use it a lot at the age when it's really fun, but if you just go on one trip a year and she's already 4, it's quite likely it won't be as interesting to her next year anymore... Hope this helps a bit. Enjoy your trip!

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The 14 Best Carry-on Luggage for Kids [2024 Guide]

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Things To Consider With Carry-on Luggage

1. a softside, lightweight suitcase that’s full of fun, 2. a cute little suitcase for disney lovers of all ages, 3. fun animal characters with lots of matching accessories, 4. an american tourister for your youngest adventurers, 5. bright, fun backpack for days out and much more, 6. a suitcase and backpack combo for cute kids everywhere, 7. the perfect bag for baby ballerinas, 8. a luggage set for little people, 9. a 3-dimensional animal case for kids, 10. a hardshell suitcase for kids, complete with a matching backpack, 11. a case and travel bed all in 1, 12. the original ride-on for fun on the go, 13. roll, carry, or wear on your back — a 3-in-1 for little ones, 14. a grown-up case designed especially for children, final thoughts.

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Good things often come in small packages, and when it comes to kids’ luggage that sizes down the dimensions while ramping up the fun, this is certainly true. Keep your little ones on board and amused with their very own luggage for their next vacation, camping trip, or sleepover.

Before you go ahead and buy a piece of luggage for your kids, there are a few things you should consider when making your decision.

Size and Weight

Children are smaller than most adults and therefore need cases and luggage with more compact dimensions for them to be usable. The average size of a carry-on case is about right for both younger and older children, but many cases designed exclusively for kids are just a little bit smaller. That said, there should be enough room in the case to house some clothes, toys, electronics, and any other essentials you need to take with you.

When it comes to the weight of your kid’s case, lighter is definitely better . A 4-year-old will struggle to drag an overweight hardside case behind them, no matter how cute and kid-friendly it may appear at first glance.

Hot Tip: Too heavy and you will be forced to carry it around for them, which sort of defeats the purpose, so look for cases that weigh no more than 7.5 pounds ideally.

Material and Durability

Most kids’ cases are either made from tough and durable ABS or polycarbonate hardshell components, or some type of wipeable vinyl or other soft, water-resistant materials.

Traditional softside cases and backpacks are often available in a wide range of cute designs featuring cuddly characters and bold designs, but these will not usually be as durable as their hard-sided counterparts. That said, softside luggage will be lighter , even when full, making them easier for little hands to pull or carry.

Hardside suitcases and backpacks , on the other hand, are a supercute child-size addition to full-size adult cases, and they will usually be more hard-wearing and durable. They may last you longer, but they may also be heavier, so consider the size and strength of your child before investing.

Unlike adults who can carefully navigate the terrain around them, most kids are happy to drag and pull their cases over anything that gets in their way. With this in mind, most child-sized suitcases come complete with spinner- or in-line skate-style wheels that are built to last.

They may be a little bit noisier than the sophisticated wheels found on high-end, full-size cases, but you may be thankful for chunky plastic coverings when your child tries to roll the case over your own feet, and those of everyone else waiting in line with you.

Compartments and Organization

Most children’s cases do not have too many fussy compartments and pockets to worry about, but you should consider one that can separate certain items. Suitcases, for example, usually come with a zippered divider that you can use to keep clean and dirty clothing apart from each other, while some also offer a mesh pocket that is useful for toys, books, and other essentials.

With backpacks and carry bags, a front pocket makes light work of snacks and toys, while mesh pockets on the side will keep drink bottles and cups close at hand.

Kid-Friendly

Children are visual buyers and love anything that is covered in their favorite characters. Bright, colorful, and full of fun, Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Star Wars, Paw Patrol, and many other branded cases are designed particularly to appeal to younger children. There are also plenty of animals, sports, or hobby-themed bags and cases that kids of all ages will love, too.

If you want to ramp up the fun, ride-ons offer a fun alternative to strollers for toddlers on longer journeys and can be pulled along by parents when you need to keep them close by.

Bottom Line: Give your kids the independence of packing their own bags, but keep it fun by letting them use luggage made just for children.

The 15 Best Carry-on Luggage Options for Kids

Skip hop kids unicorn luggage with wheels.

Dimensions: 12 x 5.5 x 16 inches

Weight: 2.12 pounds

This supercute unicorn suitcase is perfect for the little princess or prince in your life. Zoo-friendly fun helps your child to gain their own independence when it comes to packing and traveling — on vacation, sleepovers, or just for make-believe.

Made from sturdy poly-canvas fabric, the dimensions of this case are perfectly sized for little ones, while the retractable 13-inch handle is just long enough to make it easy to pull along behind them.

On the inside, the main compartment is spacious enough to carry their most important belongings with them, and the mesh pocket on the side will house their drink cup or bottle perfectly. There is also a handy front zip pocket with a divider to keep snacks and toys within easy reach while on the go.

Available in a choice of Unicorn, Bumble Bee, Cow, or Dog designs, Skip Hop also make matching accessories that your little will love, including lunch packs, straw bottles, snack pots, and safety harnesses.

What We Like

Material is easy to clean

What We Don’t Like

No parent strap if the child gets tired of pulling the case

American Tourister Disney Hardside Luggage With Spinner Wheels

Dimensions: 21 x 13.25 x 9 inches

Weight: 6.1 pounds

Available in 21- and 28-inch spinner body sizes, this fabulous collaboration between popular luggage brand American Tourister and iconic Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella, is a fantastic addition for kids of all ages.

Made from lightweight and durable ABS material, this sleek and sturdy suitcase will certainly last the distance . On the inside, the case features a spacious area for packing clothes, toys, and anything else your youngster will need.

Using the zip-around divider, you can separate the case into 2 separate compartments, making it easy to keep dirty and clean items apart on the way home or simply to help with organizing your packing better before you go away. There are also crisscross tie-down straps that will keep everything in place on the move.

For ease of use when traveling, this case features 4 multi-directional spinner wheels that allow it to roll upright on most surfaces. There is also a beveled push-button-locking retractable handle that can be adjusted to a height to suit you or your child, and the attractive designs are suitable for both boys and girls.

The telescopic handle has different heights to suit your child

Handles can be a little fragile

Stephen Joseph Classic Rolling Luggage

Dimensions: 12.5 x 18 x 6.5 inches

Weight: 2.05 pounds

These fun and colorful character cases are an exciting way to offer your little one some independence while on vacation, on a camping trip, or even just on sleepovers. With a choice of Charcoal Flower, Space, Leopard, and many more to choose from, you can even mix and match with other coordinating products from the Stephen Joseph kids’ luggage range.

Made from strong and sturdy polyester, this case will last for many adventures, and it is easy to wipe down and keep clean between uses . Just the right size for kids, the pull handle is the perfect height for little travelers and it has a big main compartment and plenty of pockets to pack all their clothes and necessities in.

On the inside, there is plenty of space to fit all of their most treasured belongings and enough clothes for a few nights away, while the large front pocket is great for keeping snacks, toys, and electronics close at hand.

With lots of awesome features that young kids will love, this is a great case for your little adventurers.

• Lots of small pockets for snacks and toys
• The material could be more durable

American Tourister Kids’ Disney Softside Upright Luggage

Dimensions: 7 x 12 x 18 inches

Weight: 3.86 pounds

American Tourister makes cases for kids of all ages, and this cute little roller is perfect for the little princess in your life. Made from durable ABS material with a sleek hardside design, you can choose from a host of characters, including The Child, Mickey Mouse, Nemo, Frozen, and Paw Patrol, among others.

Perfectly sized for smaller travelers, the internal space has enough to keep them well-stocked on vacation or sleepovers and is fully lined and detailed with crisscrossed tie-down straps to keep their gear safe on the move .

The monotube pull handle is light enough to be operated by little hands, and the top grab handle is great for parents when loading the car. The single spinner wheels allow the case to roll effortlessly across the floor, while the compact dimensions make it just right for young travelers to pull and push across the concourse.

This case also comes with the signature American Tourister 10-Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, so this model should last your little one for many adventures to come.

• Variety of cute Disney character designs
• Zippers can break easily

Stephen Joseph Kids’ Quilted Backpack

Dimensions: 13.5 x 12 x 4 inches

Weight: 6.7 ounces

This insanely cute backpack is perfect for days out, trips to school, and even sleepovers, and can also be used as hand luggage for your little one on vacation. Let them keep their toys, electronics, snacks, and drinks close by, wherever you are headed.

Made from 100% cotton, this bright little backpack features colorful characters, and the dimensions are just the right size for your little ones to carry on their backs. You can even mix and match and coordinate with other Stephen Joseph kids’ products, including suitcases, straw bottles, snack pots, and harnesses.

The adjustable button straps help you to ensure that the bags stay snugly on your child’s shoulders and can grow with them as they get bigger. On the inside, there is plenty of space for everything your little one needs, either at nursery, daycare, school, or on the move. There is also a side pocket for easy access to drink cups or special toys, and the backpack can be machine washed when necessary.

Available in a selection of 5 designs, including Unicorn, Bunny, Rocket, and many more, this little backpack is bound to be a firm favorite with both you and your child.

• Spacious backpack with comfortable straps
• Could do with more internal pockets

Goplus 2Pc Kid Luggage, 12 Inch and 16 Inch Kids Carry On Luggage Set

Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.5 x 9.2 inches

Weight: 6.13 pounds

Offering lots of luggage space across this suitcase and backpack combo, these are a gorgeous addition for any little one who likes to travel. Lightweight and perfect size for smaller hands to handle, this flexible combination can be used for vacations, sleepovers, and even just on playdates.

Made from durable polycarbonate, ABS, and nylon , these pieces can easily withstand the knocks and bumps of travel and daily usage. Easy for your child to open and carry or pull along behind them, both the suitcase and the backpack will help your child to enjoy a sense of independence as they get to pack their own belongings in their very own luggage.

Available in Lion, Owl, or Dinosaur designs, the coordinated sets will be the envy of all the other kids. While the suitcase can comfortably carry enough clothes and essentials for a few nights away, the backpack is perfect for packing toys, electronics, and other fun things that no little one would want to be without.

The multi-direction wheels on the suitcase support 360-degree rolling for super-easy movement, and the dual-tube adjustable pull handle will help your little helper to find the perfect height for them.

• The backpack can be worn or stacked on wheelie cases
• The exterior can scratch easily

Girls Tutu Ballerina Pink Duffle Bag

Dimensions: 12.8 x 7.1 x 7.1 inches

Weight: 9.1 ounces

The gorgeous little ballet bag is perfect for your little prima ballerina, princess, or other tiny divas. The pretty pink material and a supercute ballet dance design make this an excellent choice for little ones who want to feel like a princess when they travel.

Short handles make this easy to carry, even for little fingers, and the adjustable shoulder strap can be used by parents and is designed to prevent your back and spine from pressure, even when the back is full.

Made from breathable, waterproof material that is lightweight and easy to clean, parents will love the practicality of this little bag as much as kids love the look of it. With a spacious main compartment and a double metal zipper, this is a safe and practical way to carry your little girl’s belongings with you.

But wait — that’s not all! This cute little bag with the ballet dance embroidery design also holds a little secret. Each bag comes with a necklace as a gift, which your little one will really love.

• Waterproof, lightweight, and easy to clean
• Smells a bit of plastic

Unicorn Kids Carry-On Luggage Set With Spinner Wheels

Dimensions:

• Suitcase: 11.5 x 8 x 18 inches
• Backpack: 13 x 10 x 4.5 inches

Weight: 6.95 pounds

This awesome unicorn luggage set comes complete with a kids’ hardshell suitcase and a bonus backpack, perfect for taking on vacations, camping trips, and sleepovers, too. With playful designs and sized to suit younger children, this is a great little luggage combo for the little people in your life.

The suitcase is made from ABS plastic and designed to be lightweight yet still durable. On the inside, there is plenty of space for all your children’s favorite things , and the zippered divider will help to create 2 different spaces to keep items well-organized.

There is a useful storage pocket to keep smaller items safe and compression straps to prevent contents from moving around in transit. 360-degree spinner wheels make it super easy to roll along beside your baby, and the telescopic handle makes finding the right height setting easy.

The bonus backpack is perfect for school or nursery, or even as a diaper bag for younger children. It has a good-size main compartment and a practical layout, making it perfect for keeping your kid’s most treasured items close at hand.

Available in a pretty pink unicorn design, this is a great choice for little princesses everywhere.

• 360-degree spinner wheels for easy rolling
• Too small for more than a short trip or overnight stay

Rockland Jr. Kids’ My First Hardside Spinner Luggage

Dimensions: 11 x 13 x 17 inches

Weight: 5.24 pounds

This super-fun suitcase with 3-dimensional animal characters is made from a hard-sided, incredibly durable, polycarbonate shell , and is available in a range of animal themes. Your child can choose from Frog, Dinosaur, Ladybug, Monkey, Puppy, Shark, Turtle, and Owl designs to match their favorite creatures.

The perfect size to be handled by your little one, this case features 360-degree spinning wheels to make it easy for them to pull along behind them while in transit. It also has a telescopic handle that is designed to be just the right height for children.

On the inside, the case offers plenty of space to carry everything they need for shorts stays away. With a zippered divider to separate the space, and 2 compression straps to help keep clothes and belongings to stay in place on the go, this is a great case for the littlest adventurer in your life.

• Adjustable handle for kids and parents
• Handle can sometimes come loose

Heys Kids’ Travel Tots Suitcase

Dimensions: 18 x 13.5 x 9 inches

Weight: 2.5 pounds

This 2-piece travel combo is perfect for little ones and features a hardshell suitcase and a bonus backpack. Available in several different designs including Unicorn and Bumble Bee, your little one will love going away with this supercute luggage set designed just for them.

With a shiny hardshell case, this suitcase has plenty of room to keep all your kid’s favorite clothes, toys, and items close at hand. The zippered divider helps to separate items, while the compression straps help to keep items in place in transit.

Lightweight and easy to maneuver, children will love wheeling their case around behind them on the supersmooth in-line skate wheels. The extendable handle is also designed with kids in mind and has compact dimensions to meet the needs of little hands.

The bonus backpack can be used for travel or as a school bag, diaper bag , or even used for toy storage. With a beautifully lined interior, and enough space to carry books, toys, and electronics, this is a great addition that makes a fun and funky travel set for little people.

• In-line skate wheels for smooth rolling
• The handle could be sturdier

Jetkids by Stokke Kids Suitcase and Portable Bed

Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 8 inches

Weight: 7 pounds

This fantastic-looking state-of-the-art suitcase offers first-class luxury for your little ones. With just about enough space to hold your child’s most essential items, this ride-on suitcase is designed to be used as an in-flight bed or leg rest.

Striking Scandinavian looks will appeal to stylish parents, while the ride-on feature will keep your kids amused in the airport. The seat extender is designed to fit most standard economy aircraft seats  and will create a larger surface area for your child to rest in. The mattress and the soft side panels help to create a super comfy space for your young traveler, and you can still use your airplane seatbelt when sleeping.

Super easy to get around on, the shock-absorbing front swivel wheels allow for supersmooth travel across the concourse, while the adjustable strap makes it easy for your child to pull behind them. There is also a foot ledge for tired feet on long journeys.

Best suited to children between 2 and 7 years of age, this is an innovative and incredibly good case and travel bed that will keep your child comfy and well-rested on the move, with all of their favorite items close at hand.

• Fun for kids at the airport pulling or riding on the case
• Bed mattresses could be thicker

Hot Tip: Check out our full review of the JetKids by Stokke BedBox .

Trunki Original Kids Ride-On Suitcase and Carry-On Luggage

Dimensions: 17.4 x 8 x 11.2 inches

Weight: 3.53 pounds

Brightly colored and full of fun, these character cases are a firm favorite with kids all over the world. Perfect for vacation, sleepovers, and even for storage at home, this model offers plenty of room to keep your kids well-dressed and entertained. Whether they choose to pull it, ride on it, or carry it, these supercute cases are small enough to fit overhead lockers and light enough to be carried by your kids.

On the outside, the patented secure catch locks are easy enough for your toddler to open, while still being secure enough to keep their gear safe. When little legs grow tired, they can sit on the comfy saddle, and the horn grips can be used to steer the case through the airport.

When it comes to packing, the Trunki features an internal pocket for keeping the special treasure safe, as well as elastic straps for teddy bear seatbelts and a spacious 18-liter capacity to keep little items of clothing well-organized.

The ingenious Trunki strap doubles as a leash for kids to pull their own case along with them, and can also be used for parents to pull tired tots when it is time to ride. The strap can also be used as a shoulder strap by grown-ups looking to speed things up in transit.

• Multi-functional strap for parents
• Hinge clips can pop open easily

Yodo Zoo 3-Way Kids Rolling Luggage or Toddler Backpack with Wheels

Dimensions: 9.5 x 4.5 x 14.5 inches

Weight: 1.8 pounds

This cute little case can be wheeled as a roll-along, used as a carry bag, or worn as a rucksack. Perfect for you little adventurer, this colorful, character case has a 3-in-1 multi-functional design that can grow with your toddler. Perfect for use at school, nursery, or on playdates, this deceptively spacious bag can even be used for sleepovers.

Made from durable and easy-to-clean materials, this case features a large main compartment that allows for super quick access to your child’s clothes, toys, books, blankets, electronics, and other belongings.

The double zips are also easy for little hands to get to grips with. The padded front pouch is perfect for keeping special items close at hand, and the mesh pockets at the sides can be used for keeping drink cups, bottles, and snacks within easy reach.

Let your child choose how to carry their gear. The additional thick padded panel at the back will hide the shoulder straps when your little one wants to use it like a suitcase , and these can be easily released to be carried or used as a backpack.

The gorgeous designs come in a range of colors and animals, including owls, sharks, and many more, while all of the cases feature cute little accessories such as animal feet and ears.

• Cute range of colors and animal designs
• Quite a small bag for travel

GURHODVO Kids Luggage 

Dimensions: 21.61 x 14.45 x 9.45 inches

Weight: 5.18 pounds

Let your little one travel like a grown-up with this lightweight but incredibly durable hardside suitcase. Perfect for trips away, summer vacations, and sleepovers, your child can carry their own belongings with them on the go. Made from high-quality ABS, this case is shock-resistant enough to withstand the knocks and bumps of air travel.

On the inside, the case has 2 separate and incredibly useful compartments, and there is a zippered mesh compartment that is useful for keeping hold of your child’s favorite toys, books, and electronics. There is also an elastic crossbelt that keeps your kid’s belongings in place in transit.

With child-friendly dimensions, this case can easily be wheeled alongside your little one, and the 4 wear-resistant wheels offer a smooth and quiet ride . The retractable telescopic handle with a push-button has 3 different height settings, and there is also a comfortable handle on the top for parents to use when lifting.

• The suitcase rolls smoothly pushing or pulling
• Might be a little heavy for young toddlers

Whether you choose a smaller version of a grown-up suitcase, a character case, or a bag that suits your child’s favorite hobbies, having their own luggage will help them to be more independent and feel involved in your travels. Whatever your little one loves, there will be a suitcase, travel bag, rucksack, or combo that they are going to love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which brand is best for kids' luggage.

There are a few brands out there who make fun and versatile luggage for kids. Some of the best are:

• American Tourister
• Stephen Joseph

Is hardside or softside luggage better for kids?

Hardside luggage tends to be more hardwearing and durable when it comes to kids’ luggage but softside alternatives are usually lighter. Hardside cases are also easier to clean as you can wipe them down.

Can a child have a carry-on bag?

Airlines usually allow a child to bring their own carry-on provided they are a ticketed passenger with their own seat.

What is the best carry-on luggage for children?

Bright, colorful, and full of fun, Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Paw Patrol, and many other branded cases are designed particularly to appeal to younger children. There are also plenty of animals, sport, or hobby-themed bags and cases that kids of all ages will love, too.

One of our favorites is the American Tourister Disney Hardside Luggage with Spinner Wheels.

Are there wheels on a child's carry-on?

Unlike adults who can carefully navigate the terrain around them, most kids are happy to drag and pull their cases over anything that gets in their way. With this in mind, most child-sized suitcases come complete with spinner or in-line skate-style wheels that are built to last.

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About Amar Hussain

Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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The Best Kids Suitcase 2024

Having the best kids suitcase can make life so much easier getting through busy airports.  Whether you’ve got your hands full with a baby, or you just want your child to start being responsible for their own luggage. 

But what makes the best kids luggage?  There are a lot of different options out there, so how do you decide? 

If you want to buy the best children’s luggage, then you’ll find this article super helpful. 

In this guide, I’ll take you through everything you need to consider step by step to ensure you purchase the best children’s suitcase.  I will help you understand the importance of size and weight and a range of other factors such as wheels and handles.  Lastly, I’ll take you through some of the top-rated kid’s travel bags from some of the best brands, so you can purchase luggage that is perfect for your child.

Whether you are looking for a kid’s hard suitcase or soft, a kid’s large suitcase or kids carry on luggage, top of the line kids rolling suitcase or just cheap kids luggage, no doubt after reading this guide, you will be well on your way to finding the perfect kids luggage bag.

This post may contain compensated links.  Please refer to my disclaimer  here  for more information.

Page Contents

• 1 Why purchase a kids rolling suitcase?
• 2 Best kids suitcase 2024: Rockland carry on luggage set
• 3 Comparison chart for best children’s suitcases 2024
• 4.4 Compartments
• 4.5 Hard or Soft
• 4.6 Handles
• 5.1 Trunki Kids Ride on Suitcase
• 5.2 ZincFlyte Kids Scooter Suitcase
• 5.3 Rocklands Jr Kids Travel Luggage
• 5.4 American Tourister Disney Luggage for Kids
• 5.5 Rockland Carry on Luggage Set
• 5.6 Baby Joy Kids Luggage Set
• 5.7 Stephen Joseph Luggage
• 5.8 Frozen Carry On Rolling Luggage
• 5.9 Wish Wheeled Kids Carry On Luggage
• 5.10 Vaschy Toddler Backpack with Wheels

>> Looking for something else?  We have guides on a range of luggage, including: 1. Kid’s Ride On Luggage 2. Carry On Backpack 3. Wheeled Backpack 4. Kids Backpacks 5. Cross Body Bags

Why purchase a kids rolling suitcase?

You probably know that we prefer to travel with backpacks, however from time to time we do still use a suitcase.  In fact, we have the Samsonite Oc2lite which I just love!  There is undoubtedly a time and place for a good quality suitcase. 

So why might you want to purchase a kids rolling suitcase?  Let’s take a look:

• If you have multiple children, it’s not possible to carry everyone’s luggage, and so at least some of the children are going to have to be responsible for their own luggage;
• Backpacks can be heavy for little one’s bodies and so are not always practical;
• Good quality kids travel luggage is easy for a child to manage and move around an airport; and
• Have you seen how cute some of these children’s suitcases are? Your kids will love being responsible for them.

Best kids suitcase 2024: Rockland carry on luggage set

Don’t have time to read the complete guide on the best travel bags for kids? If you want my recommendation for kids rolling luggage, then I recommend the Rockland carry on luggage set . 

I just love this luggage for kids because as well as having a range of super cute designs, it’s something that your child won’t grow out of too quickly.   Plus the set is not overly expensive, the bags are both lightweight and are a perfect size for carry on luggage.

Keep reading below to find out more about the Rockland set or click here to check prices now!

Comparison chart for best children’s suitcases 2024

  Check below for a quick overview of the various kids travel suitcase options reviewed in this guide.

Things to consider when purchasing the best kids luggage

What makes the best children’s travel bags depends on a few things.  Let’s look a bit closer at a few of the things you should keep in mind when purchasing a kids travel case.

When it comes to the size of the child luggage you purchase, you will want to consider what your little one can manage.  If your child is only a few years old, then a small toddler suitcase will be your best bet, whereas a child around the age of 10 or so could pretty much manage a regular adult size case.

However, you really should buy a case only as big as you need.  Buying a suitcase too big just adds unnecessary weight that you must carry around as you travel, as well as tempting you to fill it and take too much stuff with you.  Plus if it gets too heavy, your little one will just complain, and you will end up having to manage it as well as your stuff.

You will also need to consider whether you want kids hand luggage or are you looking for children’s luggage bags to check?  If you’re after kids cabin luggage, be sure to check with the airline you mostly fly with to ensure the bag you purchase meets their requirements.

In the table above, I have included the sizes of all the children’s travel luggage reviewed in this guide for your convenience. 

With airlines being strict on the weight of both your hand and checked luggage; it is super important to choose the lightest suitcase, which still meets your requirements.  Some suitcases can be unnecessarily heavy, eating into your precious baggage allowance. At the same time, other suitcases are so light that they don’t offer any protection for your belongings inside.

When considering the weight of your suitcase, you will need to think about a few things.  If you prefer a kid’s hard shell suitcase, you’re going to have to accept that your suitcase will be a little heavier than it would be if it were a soft-side case. 

Quality also comes into play when considering the weight of your suitcase.  If a suitcase is large and cheap, it’s likely not offering your personal belongings much protection.  Whereas a good quality large light suitcase is generally going to be a bit pricey.

As you can see, it’s a bit of a balancing game and will really depend upon what is a priority to you.

In the table above, I have included the weights of all the children’s rolling luggage options for your convenience. 

When it comes to kids luggage on wheels, the number of wheels varies with the most common being two or four. 

For young children (in fact for anyone) the easiest number of wheels to manage are those cases with four wheels.  A kids 4 wheel suitcase is easily moved in any direction, including going around corners with ease.  A light push on the handle is all that is usually required to move the suitcase around the airport and doesn’t require you to hold any of the weight.   Kids 4 wheel luggage does tend to be more expensive though than a two-wheel case.

A two-wheel suitcase requires your child to tilt it to wheel it, and it doesn’t easily go around corners or through narrow spaces.  This, of course, is much harder for a child to manage, particularly a young child.  Two-wheel cases are also rather frustrating as they tend to fall over when left unaided.

Compartments

Some children’s luggage bags come with various compartments and pockets, both inside and outside for you to organise their belongings.  I don’t think too many compartments are necessary – we prefer to use packing cubes to organise our stuff.  However, a few compartments are worthwhile.

Children’s travel luggage with expandable compartments is great as they provide a place to store any souvenirs your child may have received during their travels. 

Hard or Soft

There are advantages and disadvantages of both a kid’s hard suitcase or a soft suitcase.

Soft shell suitcases of course generally weigh less but aren’t always the best for keeping your belongings well protected – notably cheaper suitcases.  And with kids, of course, they do tend to be a bit rougher with their cases.  The benefit of soft cases is of course, being lightweight they can be easier for your child to move around, and they tend to be much cheaper than kids hard luggage.

While kids hard shell luggage does a better job of protecting their belongings, they do weigh a fair bit more than their soft case counterparts, and they are more expensive too. However, another benefit of hard shell children’s suitcases is it provides somewhere for your child to sit if there are no available seats, which is perfect when you’re waiting for public transport.

In this guide, I have included a range of both kids hard side luggage and soft luggage.

To make the suitcase easy for your child to manage, you want to ensure it has a handle that retracts quickly and easily, as handles that don’t can be a real pain when you are walking through a busy airport.  It’s also recommended that you look for handles that are tall or short enough to allow your child to pull their luggage at a comfortable arm’s length easily.

Also, look for kids spinner luggage that has both top and side handles to make it easier when loading in and out of transport and off the baggage claim carousel.

The Best Children’s Luggage Reviews 2024  

Trunki kids ride on suitcase.

If you’re looking for toddler luggage, one of the most popular choices is the Trunki children’s ride-on suitcase .  The Trunki is a kid’s ride-on suitcase, so instead of pulling it along, they can ride it through the airport.

Lightweight at 1.7kg and with a capacity of 18 litres, this kids ride on luggage makes an excellent choice for a kids carry on suitcase, with plenty of space for all your child’s belongings.

The Trunki is recommended to be ridden by children from 3 years (although in Trunki reviews customers have reported their children were riding them from age 2) and over, up to a generous weight limit of 50 kilograms.  No doubt your child’s legs will become too long to ride this kids cabin bag well before they hit the 50 kg mark.

The Trunki is designed for the child to ride themselves by holding onto the horns at the front and pushing along with their feet.  Alternatively, children can use the strap to pull it along themselves.  The pull along strap also doubles as a shoulder strap, which is excellent when it comes time for Mum or Dad to carry it.  There is also a top carry handle.

This ride-on suitcase for toddlers comes in loads of different bright and colourful designs, so there’s bound to be the perfect Trunki for your little boy or girl. 

Click here to check the current price and to read more reviews.  

ZincFlyte Kids Scooter Suitcase

Kids scooter suitcase bags are also becoming super popular, not only with kids for being a fun luggage option but also with parents as they don’t have to carry their kid’s bags around.

The ZincFlyte Kids Luggage bag is a super stylish and fun children’s scooter suitcase that can carry up to 25 litres of luggage and comes in 6 different designs so your child can pick the one that they like best. The bag itself weighs 3kgs so it isn’t too heavy to lift in or out of the car or if Mum or Dad do end up having to carry it for a while.

The build of this kids scooter luggage is sturdy, but the bag compartment is squishy and has a soft, bouncy surface to help resist impact. The scooter deck folds away and locks in place and then it is compact enough to be stored away in the overhead compartment.

Other great features of this scooter suitcase are the stable steering system so your child will be able to manoeuvre it easily and the inner pockets and straps to help keep all the luggage in place while it is being ridden.

So if you are looking for boys or girls luggage that they will love, then definitely check out this one.

Rocklands Jr Kids Travel Luggage

How cute are Rockland Jr Kids animal suitcases!  Designed for little ones aged between 3-8, your child will definitely want to be responsible for their bags when they have this adorable small rolling suitcase.

These suitcases come in a choice of 8 different animal themed designs that little kids will love.  Inside the main compartment is a zippered pocket and compression straps ensuring there is more than enough room to pack everything your child needs for their trip as well as a few activities to keep them busy on the trip.

The case weighs 2.4kg and with its strong protective casing with a wipable surface, it’s easy to keep clean.  The suitcase also features an adjustable pull handle, roller wheels and a carry handle. 

So if you’re child is starting to show interest in being independent, or you have young children and need your child to be able to look after their own bag, this adorable little suitcase is a great place to start.

American Tourister Disney Luggage for Kids

If your child is a huge Disney fan, then make sure you check out the American Tourister range of Disney luggage for kids suitcases.

Made from lightweight and durable ABD material, this suitcase has a sleek hardside design as well as two side-mounted wheels, this suitcase is easy to move around and will keep all the contents well protected.  This case weighs just under 2kgs and has dimensions of 8 x 13 x 18 inches providing plenty of room for all of your child’s belongings.  

Other great features of this child’s suitcase are the monotube pull handle as well as a top grab handle, crisscross tie-down straps throughout the interior to hold everything in place and a zip around divider to create two separate compartments.

So if you think a kids Disney suitcase will get your child excited about wheeling their own case, then check out the mickey mouse kids luggage design, Minnie mouse kids suitcase or the frozen kid’s suitcase.

Click here to check the current price and to read more reviews .

Rockland Carry on Luggage Set

The Rockland carry on luggage set is an excellent option for the tweens or slightly older children.  It comes in a stack of great colours and designs and is sure to be a hit with both boys and girls.

This children’s carry on luggage is such a good size with the suitcase having a capacity of 32.4 litres and dimensions of 19 x 7.5 x 13 inches. The main compartment has plenty of room for everything, including internal pockets and there are also additional back and front zippered pockets.  The case itself is made of durable 600D fabric and also features a retractable handle, an inline skate wheel system for easy manoeuvrability and soft top and side grip handles.

The tote back is a great personal item for all your child’s things they need while in flight.  The main compartment is spacious with a capacity of just under 14 litres. It comes with multiple storage pockets as well as a top grip handle and a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.

So if you are looking for cute kids luggage for older children that can be responsible for their own bags and gear, definitely check out this luggage set.  

Baby Joy Kids Luggage Set

If you’re just after decent cheap kids suitcases , the Baby Joy Kids Luggage Set is well worth considering.  This great kids suitcase comes with a matching backpack and the two pieces of luggage together make this fantastic value.

These sets come in a range of super cute designs, so you’re sure to find a design your child will just love, whether it’s dinosaurs, unicorns, cars or something else entirely.  Made from sturdy polycarbonate, weighing less than 2.5 kg and with 360 degree swivel wheels, even little kids will find this suitcase easy to pull or push along.

There is plenty of room to pack all your child’s necessities for travelling and the criss cross strap coupled with the zip compartment makes it super easy to keep everything organised.  The matching backpack that comes with this kids trolley bag has the same sturdy hard shell construction so it’s great for protecting kids’ gear from knocks and drops.

Coming in a design, your kids will love, this set is a great choice for those parents after the best toddler luggage for a low price without having to compromise on durability.

Click here to check the current price and to read more reviews.

Stephen Joseph Luggage

If you are looking for a children’s bag with wheels that is super cute and has excellent storage compartments, then make sure you check out the gorgeous range of Stephen Joseph Luggage .

Made from polyester with multiple pockets to separate all your child’s belongings, this kids wheelie bag would be great for a carry on bag for your child. All the pockets are zippered, so your child will be able to access everything on their own, and the extendable handle and two sturdy wheels mean they will be able to pull it along themselves.  This bag only weighs 1.25 kg, and the dimensions are 7.5 x 19.5 x 11.4 inches, so there is plenty of room to pack everything in without effecting the weight allowance too much.  

This range of children’s cabin suitcase options comes in some gorgeous designs like an adorable owl, airplane, flowers and many more. 

Frozen Carry On Rolling Luggage

If you have a little one, who is obsessed with Frozen and needs a kid’s trolley case, they can pull along themselves, then make sure you check out this Frozen Carry On Suitcase.

This children’s trolley suitcase only measures 44 x 33 x 22 cm, so it’s easy for even young children to pull along behind them. This children’s luggage on wheels is a hard shell case so you know their valuables will be well protected.  

There is a spacious main compartment and plenty of smaller pockets on this children’s pull along suitcase that will help with packing and unpacking and also give you the ease of quickly pulling out a specific item in the middle of a flight.   There is a large internal compartment with crossover straps and a large zip compartment on the other side of the case.

This is a great lightweight kids travel bag on wheels that would be great for your next family holiday.

Wish Wheeled Kids Carry On Luggage

The Wish Wheeled Bag is well worth considering for anyone looking for the best carry on luggage for kids, particularly those obsessed with all things pink, rainbows or butterflies.

This children’s cabin case comes in two beautiful designs (rainbows or butterflies). Both are fairly lightweight at just 1.9kg and so easy to manage by little children but still give over 33 litres of space. 

There is a handle to pull along the suitcase and a grab handle on top. The rainbow design case has multidirectional wheels so it can be pushed upright but those who opt for the butterfly design will have to pull the case behind them.

Inside both the suitcases are crisscross straps to keep everything in place and several zipper pockets to separate and organise everything easily.

So if you are looking at children’s carry on suitcases that will stand out from the crowd, then this is an excellent option for you.

Click here to check prices and to read more reviews .

Vaschy Toddler Backpack with Wheels

If you’re after something super cute for your little toddler, this Vaschy toddler backpack with wheels i s well worth checking out.  It comes in a range of adorable colours and designs and can be used two different ways, so you’ll get plenty of use out of it, not just on holidays.

Not only can this children’s wheeled bag be pulled along behind them, but they can also wear them as a backpack. The five cute and playful designs of these bags make them so appealing to kids; they will never complain about having to carry their bags again!  Being 16.5 inches and weighing only 1.4 kg, it isn’t too heavy so it is entirely manageable for your child, especially with the wheels!

The back of the bag has a thick padded panel to ensure it’s comfortable when worn as a backpack.  There is also a hideaway wheel cover when being used as a backpack and the strap can be stowed away when being used as a rolling suitcase.

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Teenage girl charged with murder of her 10-year-old sister after stabbing at Lake Macquarie, NSW

A 17-year-old girl charged with the stabbing murder of her 10-year-old sister in a suburb of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales will remain in custody.

Emergency services were called to a home just before 4pm on Monday and found the younger girl with multiple stab wounds.

She was treated by ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.

The teenager was arrested at the scene and taken to Belmont Police Station, where she was later charged with domestic violence-related murder.

The matter was briefly mentioned in the Broadmeadow Children's Court in Newcastle, in the absence of the 17-year-old.

No bail application was made and the matter has been adjourned until June. 

Family grieving

Lake Macquarie Police District Commander Tracy Chapman on Tuesday confirmed the girls were sisters and lived in the same household.

"This is a tragic set of circumstances and our thoughts go out to the families as well as the broader community who will be impacted by this," she said.

She said there were no records of police previously being involved with this family "for matters such as this".

Homicide squad commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said police will allege the teenager was "solely responsible for the death of the 10-year-old".

"There's a family at home still grieving, trying to come to terms with what happened to their family member and loved one so it's important to note the sensitivities around this," he said.

"Homicide victims support groups were notified to help support [the family] as well.

He said the matter was before the courts and the circumstance around the alleged incident would come out during the investigation.

"We're investigating the aftermath of what will be alleged to be a violent act."

Community in shock

A local resident said the incident was a horrific shock for their quiet community.

"We heard nothing at all until we heard the sirens … no indication that anything was wrong," he said.

The man said he was having coffee outside with his wife when he noticed a police motorbike speed past.

"Half a dozen police and ambos shooting up the street … then it just snowballed."

He said he did not know how long it would take for the community to recover from this tragedy. 

"I'm still shocked, you just don't know how to react to this sort of thing," he said.

"It's just terrible."

'Absolutely horrific' situation

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said local police were being assisted by the state crime command and the homicide squad as they investigated the death.

"There's an active investigation underway. The events of what happened in Lake Macquarie are absolutely horrific," she said.

"Our thoughts are with family and friends and of course with the whole community.

"To have any death is felt by the community, but such a young child … it's really sad."

Ms Catley said police would share information as it became available.

She said the NSW government was reviewing sentencing laws around weapon offences, including "what other jurisdictions are doing".

An Education Department spokesperson said their thoughts are with those affected by the incident. 

"Extra counselling support is being offered at nearby schools and to all impacted staff and students," they said.

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Spurred by Teen Girls, States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes

Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws, to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images of minors.

By Natasha Singer

Natasha Singer has covered student privacy for The Times since 2013.

Caroline Mullet, a ninth grader at Issaquah High School near Seattle, went to her first homecoming dance last fall, a James Bond-themed bash with blackjack tables attended by hundreds of girls dressed up in party frocks.

A few weeks later, she and other female students learned that a male classmate was circulating fake nude images of girls who had attended the dance, sexually explicit pictures that he had fabricated using an artificial intelligence app designed to automatically “strip” clothed photos of real girls and women.

Ms. Mullet, 15, alerted her father, Mark , a Democratic Washington State senator. Although she was not among the girls in the pictures, she asked if something could be done to help her friends, who felt “extremely uncomfortable” that male classmates had seen simulated nude images of them. Soon, Senator Mullet and a colleague in the State House proposed legislation to prohibit the sharing of A.I.-generated sexually explicit depictions of real minors.

“I hate the idea that I should have to worry about this happening again to any of my female friends, my sisters or even myself,” Ms. Mullet told state lawmakers during a hearing on the bill in January.

The State Legislature passed the bill without opposition. Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, signed it last month.

States are on the front lines of a rapidly spreading new form of peer sexual exploitation and harassment in schools. Boys across the United States have used widely available “nudification” apps to surreptitiously concoct sexually explicit images of their female classmates and then circulated the simulated nudes via group chats on apps like Snapchat and Instagram.

Now, spurred in part by troubling accounts from teenage girls like Ms. Mullet, federal and state lawmakers are rushing to enact protections in an effort to keep pace with exploitative A.I. apps.

Since early last year, at least two dozen states have introduced bills to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images — known as deepfakes — of people under 18, according to data compiled by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit organization. And several states have enacted the measures.

Among them, South Dakota this year passed a law that makes it illegal to possess, produce or distribute A.I.-generated sexual abuse material depicting real minors. Last year, Louisiana enacted a deepfake law that criminalizes A.I.-generated sexually explicit depictions of minors.

“I had a sense of urgency hearing about these cases and just how much harm was being done,” said Representative Tina Orwall , a Democrat who drafted Washington State’s explicit-deepfake law after hearing about incidents like the one at Issaquah High.

Some lawmakers and child protection experts say such rules are urgently needed because the easy availability of A.I. nudification apps is enabling the mass production and distribution of false, graphic images that can potentially circulate online for a lifetime, threatening girls’ mental health, reputations and physical safety.

“One boy with his phone in the course of an afternoon can victimize 40 girls, minor girls,” said Yiota Souras , chief legal officer for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, “and then their images are out there.”

Over the last two months, deepfake nude incidents have spread in schools — including in Richmond, Ill. , and Beverly Hills and Laguna Beach , Calif.

Yet few laws in the United States specifically protect people under 18 from exploitative A.I. apps.

That is because many current statutes that prohibit child sexual abuse material or adult nonconsensual pornography — involving real photos or videos of real people — may not cover A.I.-generated explicit images that use real people’s faces, said U.S. Representative Joseph D. Morelle, a Democrat from New York.

Last year, he introduced a bill that would make it a crime to disclose A.I.-generated intimate images of identifiable adults or minors. It would also give deepfake victims, or parents, the right to sue individual perpetrators for damages.

“We want to make this so painful for anyone to even contemplate doing, because this is harm that you just can’t simply undo,” Mr. Morelle said. “Even if it seems like a prank to a 15-year-old boy, this is deadly serious.”

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, another New York Democrat, recently introduced a similar bill to enable victims to bring civil cases against deepfake perpetrators.

But neither bill would explicitly give victims the right to sue the developers of A.I. nudification apps, a step that trial lawyers say would help disrupt the mass production of sexually explicit deepfakes.

“Legislation is needed to stop commercialization, which is the root of the problem,” said Elizabeth Hanley, a lawyer in Washington who represents victims in sexual assault and harassment cases.

The U.S. legal code prohibits the distribution of computer-generated child sexual abuse material depicting identifiable minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Last month, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an alert warning that such illegal material included realistic child sexual abuse images generated by A.I.

Yet fake A.I.-generated depictions of real teenage girls without clothes may not constitute “child sexual abuse material,” experts say, unless prosecutors can prove the fake images meet legal standards for sexually explicit conduct or the lewd display of genitalia.

Some defense lawyers have tried to capitalize on the apparent legal ambiguity. A lawyer defending a male high school student in a deepfake lawsuit in New Jersey recently argued that the court should not temporarily restrain his client, who had created nude A.I. images of a female classmate, from viewing or sharing the pictures because they were neither harmful nor illegal. Federal laws, the lawyer argued in a court filing, were not designed to apply “to computer-generated synthetic images that do not even include real human body parts.” (The defendant ultimately agreed not to oppose a restraining order on the images.)

Now states are working to pass laws to halt exploitative A.I. images. This month, California introduced a bill to update a state ban on child sexual abuse material to specifically cover A.I.-generated abusive material.

And Massachusetts lawmakers are wrapping up legislation that would criminalize the nonconsensual sharing of explicit images, including deepfakes. It would also require a state entity to develop a diversion program for minors who shared explicit images to teach them about issues like the “responsible use of generative artificial intelligence.”

Punishments can be severe. Under the new Louisiana law, any person who knowingly creates, distributes, promotes or sells sexually explicit deepfakes of minors can face a minimum prison sentence of five to 10 years.

In December, Miami-Dade County police officers arrested two middle school boys for allegedly making and sharing fake nude A.I. images of two female classmates, ages 12 and 13, according to police documents obtained by The New York Times through a public records request. The boys were charged with third-degree felonies under a 2022 state law prohibiting altered sexual depictions without consent. (The state attorney’s office for Miami-Dade County said it could not comment on an open case.)

The new deepfake law in Washington State takes a different approach.

After learning of the incident at Issaquah High from his daughter, Senator Mullet reached out to Representative Orwall, an advocate for sexual assault survivors and a former social worker. Ms. Orwall, who had worked on one of the state’s first revenge-porn bills, then drafted a House bill to prohibit the distribution of A.I.-generated intimate, or sexually explicit, images of either minors or adults. (Mr. Mullet, who sponsored the companion Senate bill, is now running for governor .)

Under the resulting law , first offenders could face misdemeanor charges while people with prior convictions for disclosing sexually explicit images would face felony charges. The new deepfake statute takes effect in June.

“It’s not shocking that we are behind in the protections,” Ms. Orwall said. “That’s why we wanted to move on it so quickly.”

Natasha Singer writes about technology, business and society. She is currently reporting on the far-reaching ways that tech companies and their tools are reshaping public schools, higher education and job opportunities. More about Natasha Singer

Pilot season of girls flag football underway at KCPS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It was game day Friday for Kansas City Public Schools students participating in the pilot season for their girls’ flag football.

“This is amazing,” said Brittani Hendrix, head coach for the Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts’ girls’ flag football team. “This is a sport where a lot of our girls have gone out before, but they’ve always had to be on a boys’ team and things like that. Being able to come out today in this pilot season this year is huge.”

The district says what started as an idea to bring confidence to high school girls became a reality this year. Now 66 players from five of KCPS’ six high schools are participating.

KCPS says Central High School, East High School, Northeast High School, Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts and Southeast High School each have teams. Next year, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy plans on joining the league.

KCPS says it has been a group effort by KCPS Athletics, the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL, the KCPS Education Foundation and some other local schools that allowed this pilot program to take off.

“Hearing that we were going to have flag football, especially since it’s the first year, I just wanted to try it out and see if I’d be good at it,” said Jamilla Mackey, a sophomore at Paseo. “I like the energy. It gives me a rush. When I play it, it gives me a huge rush. This is the one sport that when I come out on the field. It doesn’t make me nervous. I guess that’s why I like it so much. Also leading the way for other people since this is the first year.”

Mackey played football in elementary; she is now a running back for her team.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” said Mackey. “I love my team. When we played our first game here and won, we had a big celebration.”

Paseo faced off against Southeast in a rival match today.

“I’ve always wanted to do football,” said Nichelle Staten, a sophomore at Southeast.

Staten plays several sports but says being part of the pilot season for girls’ flag football for the district is special.

“It’s crazy,” said Staten. “Already setting a bar for future women and future kids that wants to do this is amazing. I’m speechless for it. I love it so much. It’s fun.”

Hendrix echoes the sentiment.

“I couldn’t be prouder of my kids,” said Hendrix. “Being able to be a part of this in general as a pilot program and being able to see where it goes from here.”

KCPS states leaders of the effort to start girls’ flag football are hopeful this pilot will become an officially sanctioned sport in the future.

The final season games are set for May 10. An end-season tournament is scheduled for May 18.

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11 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Moscow, Russia

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Despite all the places I have visited during and after my time living in Moscow, everyone wants to know what is it like to live in Russia. When I accepted a teaching job at an international school in Moscow I knew very little about the country. Of course I did some research, but the United States presents a very skewed view of life in Russia today. Moving abroad is always an emotional experience, but anyone from the USA planning on living and working in Moscow might be surprised about what is and isn’t a challenge in Russia.

After a year living in the country I can say that I didn’t love living in Russia, but I did love the new cultural experience. I already wrote about what it is like to live in Russia in general. In this post I go into the logistics and details of moving to and living in Moscow, Russia.  If you are debating whether or not you should move to Moscow, Russia here are 11 things to know before you pack your bags.

1. The Visa Process is a Hassle

When I was living in Moscow I came across an article about the hardest visas for US citizens to obtain. Russia was one of the top five. Go figure, I decided to move to Russia!

The US embassy website says it best, “The Russian government maintains a restrictive and complicated visa regime for foreigners who visit, transit, or reside in the Russian Federation.” I may not agree with the US government on a lot of things, but they are correct on that!

A Russian-based sponsor is always required in order to obtain a visa. I’m not going to go into details on the process, that could be a whole different post. It’s unlikely that you could move to Russia without a work/school sponsorship, so your new employer/school should help you through the steps. Before accepting a position that is something to check into!

After receiving sponsorship and your invitation letter you will need to apply for the visa and get an HIV test done. Be aware it needs to be the formal blood drawn test that gets sent to a lab and not just a finger prick instant test. I found that out the hard way!

2. Registration is Required Every-time you Return to Russia

Within a specific period of time when returning back to Russia from another country you or your company needs to register you using the migration card you are given at customs. For most of my time in Moscow this was within 3 days, during the World Cup this needed to be done within 24 hours. One guy from my school did not give his migration card to HR within the required amount of time and had to leave the country and then immediately return in order to avoid issues. 

You will need your migration card in order to leave the country. Needless to say keep it in a safe spot!

3. Documentation Needs to Be Carried at All Times

When walking the streets of Russia you need to carry your papers at all times. This includes your passport, visa, and migration card. A police officer can ask you for these for no reason and you can be detained if you do not have them on you. According to the HR department at my school you can also have an officially stamped copy of your passport and visa instead of your originals.

4. The Cost of Living is Low

If you are coming from the USA or Western Europe you will most likely find the cost of living low. My phone bill was about $15 a month and my internet was about $20 a month. I had a monthly membership at one of the nicest two story gyms with various classes and a pool for $58 a month. Taxis cost only a few dollars for 10 – 20 minute rides. Overall if you compare costs to what you paid back ‘home’ you will be pleasantly surprised.

Retail shopping was the one thing I found more expensive than in other parts of Europe or the US. The prices of both familiar worldwide brands and unfamiliar Russian brands seemed pricier. Coming from NYC I didn’t think the restaurants were too expensive, but many of my colleagues thought they also had higher prices.

5. Bill Paying is an Odd Process

It took me awhile to figure out how to pay my phone and internet bills. In the US I always had a set monthly fee due on a specific date. I could easily set up bill pay. In Moscow the way I found out that my phone and internet bill was due was when they stopped working. For my internet I wouldn’t be able to use it on a random day and had to enter my credit card information to pay for the next month. Without having access to the internet to translate this page I had no chance of figuring out the form correctly. Not to mention, it was a guessing game of figuring out how much I owed. Initially I was confused about the conversion rates so I didn’t even know in the ballpark what monthly internet cost.

Oh my goodness did I struggle with my phone in Moscow! The data wouldn’t work. Sometimes it was because I had to ‘top up’ my payment. Similar to the internet, I didn’t know how much I owed or when. There was some other issue with my phone that took three visits to the phone store with Russian colleagues to resolve. I still don’t know what the issue was because according to my co-worker who translated I would have to pay for them to tell me what they had to fix on my phone. I didn’t have to pay for them to fix it, but I would have to pay if I wanted to know what they fixed??? Welcome to life in Moscow! 

I loved how cheap internet and phone service was, but sometimes I wished I could pay a little more just to simplify using them.

6. Many Online Sites are Blocked

Internet and WiFi in Moscow usually work really well. That is unless the site is blocked. Some sites you would never guess would be blocked like Target.com. I found many American online store websites blocked. Also many important financial sites are blocked. M y US bank’s entire website was blocked online, as well as my credit card company. TV shows direct from the networks are often blocked. No watching American Ninja Warrior on NBC or Amazing race on CBS. Hulu is also blocked. Your best bet is through youtube.com or VPN blockers. 

7. Transferring Money is Not Fun

My school set me up with Raiffeisen Bank. It worked well except for when I needed to transfer money. As I mentioned above my bank (Capital One) couldn’t be accessed online and wouldn’t except transfers from Russia. Before moving to Russia make sure you have a bank back home that you can transfer money to if you plan on doing that. It was very difficult to set up once out of the country. Luckily my parents set up a Chase account that was able to except money from Russia. They then transferred the money to my US bank account.

8. Hardly Anyone Speaks English

The hardest part of all the challenges I have listed above is that most people don’t speak English. It’s one thing being a tourist and trying to communicate at an attraction while traveling. It’s another thing to attempt banking, bill paying, grocery shopping and everything else that living and working in Moscow entails. 

Some Russians speak a little English in the city center, but don’t count on it. In other outlying neighborhoods, like mine, it was rare that someone spoke English. I had so many experiences when people would just speak more Russian to me when I didn’t understand. Unlike a lot of countries that attempt to put more things in English for tourists, Russia seemed to have the attitude of, it is your problem, figure it out. 

Have Yandex Translate or Google Translate at the ready if you don’t speak Russian. Also set your web browser to translate web pages into English.

9. Learning Russian is Hard

I knew that learning Russian would improve my life in Moscow a great deal. If you know me personally, you know I am a pretty persistent person. If I set my mind to something, I will do it…..except for learning Russian . My Russian teacher would say a word and I couldn’t remember it two seconds later to repeat it. To be fair I did learn the alphabet, how to count to ten and a few greetings and other nouns.

10. Getting Around Moscow is Easy

The Moscow Metro is very nice, cheap and easy to use. It follows the same basic system of metros around the world. If you are considering learning Russian start with the alphabet, it will help you use the metro. Not all the stops and stations are in English. Have a metro map downloaded on your phone in English. You can use it to help you figure out the stop names in Russian. The metro runs from about 5:30am to 1am.

I took the metro whenever I could, but on off hours, going to the airport or when traveling somewhere not on a metro line I used Yandex taxis . They are the Uber of Moscow and very cheap. Most drivers don’t speak English, so this is a good time to have a translator app handy.

11. Hot Water is Shut Off for 10 Days Every Year.

Between May and August almost all of the apartment buildings have an assigned 10 days when the hot water is shut off for maintenance. You can check online at Oaomoek to see when it will be shut off for your apartment building. If you have a new building you may not have to deal with this (most buildings are old though). 

As an American moving to Moscow, Russia I definitely had an adventure! If you have moved to Moscow let me know in the comments below what your experience has been like. Feel free to leave any questions about moving to Russia below as well. 

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The hot water thing happened to me while living (and teaching english too) in Prague! I had no idea that was a thing! Luckily it was for 3 days.

Interesting, I didn’t know it happened in other countries too!

Thank you for such a great article! Moving to a new country is always a stressful process no matter how prepared you are and knowing these little ins and outs of the process really helps. Having to get an HIV test before moving kind of surprised me and registering every time you return to Russia seems like a hassle! I have heard that Russian is a very difficult language to learn. I tried learning the basics when I was travelling through Eastern Europe and the Balkans and almost immediately gave up because I found it incredibly difficult to teach myself from free online resources. I’ve heard that Moscow has some of the most beautiful metro stations in the world and would love to see them one day!

You’re welcome, thanks for reading! I’m terrified of needles, so I really hated having to do an HIV test. Also we had to do them a couple times of year at the school I worked at. I found Russian really hard to learn when I had a private teacher. I can imagine it would be even more difficult to try to teach yourself. Yes, the metro stations are beautiful!

Tell me about it (the visa progress, internet, hot water shut off!), I lived for a while in Moscow many years ago and the paperwork was a nightmare and by the sounds of it, nothing has changed. I learnt Russian pretty fast (had no choice) but I did enjoy my time there. Would I go back? Maybe….

It’s great to hear from someone else who lived in Moscow! That’s awesome that you learned Russian really quick, I’m impressed!

I had heard about a lot of things about Russia and turns out most of them are true! They have this strictest Visa process and paperwork. One of my acquaintances arrived in Russia after visiting some other Central Asian countries. He was apparently deported with no proper reason. He was told if you want to visit Russia, come directly from your country and not through any other country! It was good to know a lot about Russia and Moscow in general from your blog. I hope you had a good and exciting time there.

Oh wow that’s quite the scary story! I traveled to other countries quite a bit when I lived there and luckily didn’t have any problems going back to Russia.

First off – kudos for having managed in this city. It does seem like a challenge to get here and more importantly stay here. The amount of documentation and forms. And to not be able to pay your bills in a jiffy. Oof! Russian only and no English can be hassle if you are staying there for long term. The last point totally put me in a bind – no hot water for 10 days in a cold country! Brrrr….

Hahaha the visa the visa the visa!!!! I was had planned for my trip in December 2019… The hardest part was figuring out how to get an invitation letter when staying at an Airbnb. That took me quite a while to figure out and was a bit costly about $65 but the Airbnb was affordable so the costs balanced out. On arrival don’t be in a hurry, it took about 3 hrs to be cleared at immigration as a first time tourist to Russia. But once that was done i really enjoyed my stay. I love how beautifully decorated it is in December and the fireworks on 31st. Being an African I was a tad cautious but boy are those people kind and friendly… I got so many hugs and numerous people eager to find out more about what I think of Russia and where I’m from. I’d definitely go back. Oh and I visited Voronzeh by bus… Small nice and really affordable town but not as much to do as Moscow though..

The Fearless Foreigner

The visa process and the invitation letter are quite the hassle. Glad you had a good experience in Russia overall though!

This really opened my eyes to some of the things we take for granted in the US, like consistent WiFi, phone service and hot water. And paying bills sounds as though it would be very frustrating. As someone who has a tendency to misplace things, I was relieved to hear an officially stamped passport and visa copy would be accepted. Imagine losing the originals? Ugh. All worth it, I’m sure, to have this incredible opportunity to experience Russia as a resident. These tips are very helpful and I do hope to visit in the near future. Thank you!

That’s so true, we do take a lot for granted in the US. Moving to Moscow was a challenging experience, but still rewarding!

Sheriannekay

I am hoping to visit Moscow in the fall. I know it won’t be my easiest trip and have put off research. This is a great starting point. The tips for apps are greatly appreciated. I didn’t realize language would be as huge a barrier as it sounds so I will do extra prep. Thanks for the heads up on carrying papers with me at all times, I don’t usually do that

As a tourist you will hopefully have an easier time with the language barrier and your hotel will send you the invitation letter to start the visa process. It still is a hassle and takes more planning than other countries though. I have several other Moscow posts, I hope you check them out and let me know if you have any questions!

Most of the “rough” things mentioned are truly in the eye of the beholder – and a matter of simple adjustment. WI-FI is a lot more consistent and readily available in Russia’s big cities than in cities of comparable size in the US. As to cell phones – the vast majority of plans is “prepaid” vs “pay-as-you-go”, which essentially means you can hypothetically run out of money. That said, internet banking is a lot more developed in Russia – so “topping up” your phone is a matter of a couple of clicks on your phone (or, alternatively, and “auto-payment” from your bank account as soon as you hit a certain limit). Back in 2018, I went for 7 days in Moscow and Spb without any cash or credit cards at all – paying for everything with my phone (Samsung Pay, Google pay, etc).

Hot water – yes, that’s something I had a hard time getting used to. Luckily, most rental apartments have a back up water boiler (or in-line water heater) to help you through those 10 days 🙂 If not – you can always get one (costs about $70, no electrical license or skills needed to install – it’s a simple plug and play. Plug and shower, rather 🙂

As to visa – well, yes, it’s a bit of a pain. To give you some perspective, though – the wait times for a (mandatory) visa interview at the US embassy in Moscow back in 2018 started at 1 year (yes, that’s 365 days), and Russians have to travel to the US embassy, regardless of where in the country they reside. If they happen to live, say, in Petropavlovsk, they need to fly into Moscow (a 9-hr flight across 9 time zones)

Linda (LD Holland)

Wow! A move to Moscow is certainly adventurous. I know that visiting requires a whole big process. So I am sure residency is a degree of magnitude harder. I am not surprised that internet is blocked. But the process for paying bills is just bizarre. And I am not sure how to deal with no hot water for 10 days. Some great tips for people wanting to do a longer stay in Russia.

Moving to Moscow was an adventure! Some people tough it out and take cold showers for 10 days. I heated up some water and took showers at my gym some days.

Bhushavali N

Oh wow! That’s quite an experience. Language barrier when you move to a country is indeed difficult, unlike being a tourist for a few days. I know that feeling, coz I’ve been through that! Interesting to know that the cost of living is cheaper than USA or EU! I wonder if the situation of money transfer is difficult only with banks of USA or with any other country! Just like China, I’m not surprised that many sites are blocked in Russia as well!

Most of my co-workers were from the UK or other countries around the world. I talked with them about the money transferring and none of them seemed to have any problem. So I guess it is more of an issue with US banks!

Victoria immigration expert

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is very valuable. I think it is the language barrier that causes many inconveniences. Good luck to you!

Yes, the language barrier was one of my biggest challenges! Thank you.

I loved reading this! I am SO curious about Russia right now. It’s somewhere I really really want to go but as you mentioned, the visa process is a bit tricky. It’s just such an unknown place to me, I don’t really know anyone who has been there. I think it’s very cool that you taught English there! I appreciated your honestly about how you didn’t technically love it nor hate it, it seems like there were many challenges but a great experience overall!

Russia is an interesting place! It is a hassle to get a visa, but if you are intrigued you should visit! It’s unique because it is Europe, but doesn’t feel like the other European countries, yet doesn’t feel like Asia either. Let me know if you have any questions about visiting!

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Just read your article and having traveled to Russia multiple times I think you made it sound a bit too complicated. First, the visa issue – Google an online Russian visa support site and they will do it for you for a modest fee. You all seem to mention that 7- 10 day hot water maintenance. It does take place in the middle of the summer so it’s not that dramatic. When searching for an Airbnb make sure it comes with a water heater. That way you don’t depend on centrally supplied hot water. Most local apartments come with a tankless water heater installed to avoid this exact situation – just ask. And I’ll just ignore your other complaint that English is not widely spoken in Moscow. I actually enjoy that there are not that many English speaking tourists in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Living in a country and traveling in a country is very different.This post is geared to expats moving to Russia and people who like to know all the pros and cons of moving somewhere, even if they are minor inconveniences. For the most part our companies choose where we live and we have no control over the apartment (no AirBnBs). That’s great that you enjoy that many people do not speak English. As I said that is the point of this post, for people to determine if they would like to live in the country or not. Anything that does not pertain to your situation or needs you are free to ignore!

Hey Elizabeth! I came across your blog after participating in the collab about teaching abroad, with Monica from This Rare Earth! I resonated with what you said here — many of the same things happen in China where I work. It is definitely an adventure 🙂

Thanks for stopping by! That’s very cool that you are teaching in China! I’m sure there are a lot of similarities….teaching abroad is an adventure for sure 🙂

It was interesting to read, so let me give you Russian point of view. As for visa, I really can not understand what’s the purpose of such hassle – if I was responsible for Russian visa policy, I would make visa-free regime for the majority of countries. We had quite nice experience during the World Cup 3 years back, so I hope things will be changing. Even now, they introduced new e-visa policy, at least for various European countries. However, they always state that all visa policies should be reciprocal, though it doesn’t make sence for me at all. As for passports I strongly disagree with you – you don’t need to carry it all the time, at least in Moscow. It is not required by law and normally no one will ask it as well, at least if you’re not looking like people from Caucasian & Central Asian republics. Attitude towards foreigners from “rich countries” from police is mostly much better, than towards any Russian. As for internet, it amazes me that you found it problematic. Wi-Fi is all over Moscow, Apple Pay can be used almost everywhere, and the unlimited internet package I have on my tablet is less than 10$ per month – i never found anything like that in other countries, though I am travelling a lot. As for blocked sites – there are some, but target.com is blocked not by Russians, but by target.com itself, because it does not accept our cards and doesn’t provide any services to us. Absolutely same situation applies to Ukraine – you will not open it there either. However, absolutely nobody in Russia uses and even knows about that site, we use other websites for shopping, both local and international. In general, we use local sources – we have our analogues of Facebook, Netflix, Spotify etc, and in some cases they are really much more convenient. In general I am happy to read you report – visit us again!

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Thank you for sharing so many details living in Moscow ,and i am gald that i have read this article before i go to Moscow ,yes i will study in Moscow for few years and i don’t know what is the life will be there ,i am nervious and at mean time don’t know if it is right for me to live in Moscow ,because i know they have low salary too ,so maybe it’s hard for a student to find a good part time job,anyway ,i will start to my life in Moscow soon,hope everything will go smoothly,thank you for sharing this again!

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - Police in New Mexico say a 10-month-old girl is missing after her mother and another woman were found dead in a park from apparent gunshot wounds.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She is 28 inches tall and weighs 23 pounds.

Police say someone called 911 about 4:30 p.m. Friday, reporting two dead women at Ned Houk Park, about five miles north of Clovis, New Mexico. Responding officers found the two women, identified as 23-year-old Samantha Cisneros, and 23-year-old Taryn Allen lying on the ground near a silver minivan. Both women were from Texico, KCBD reports .

A 5-year-old girl, who police say is Cisneros’ daughter, was found nearby with a head injury. She was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center then was transferred to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Police found an infant car seat, stroller and a small baby bottle at the scene. Officers were concerned there was an infant present when the crime occurred and immediately began a search for the baby, according to a news release.

After speaking with family, investigators learned Cisneros was mother to the injured 5-year-old girl and 10-month-old Eleia. Police believe the killer abducted the baby.

Police say there are currently no suspect details, but it’s believed the perpetrator may have left in a maroon Honda car.

If you know where Eleia is or who may be responsible for this crime, call the Clovis Police Department at (575) 769-1921 or call 911.

Police would also like to remind you that information can be provided anonymously by using the department’s tip411 program, which can be accessed by going to www.police.cityofclovis.org . Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.

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What are the best things to do in Moscow? What to do in Moscow? First, I will list the main places to visit by theme, passing by the must-sees, but also more unusual places in Moscow. Then, I will describe what to see in Moscow in one day and how to visit Moscow in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 days. Let’s go!

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Main places to visit in Moscow & best things to do in Moscow

I worked in Moscow and I loved this city for its dynamism and energy. We find there from time to time to see friends, remember good memories and enjoy this giant city! Then the time has come for us to share with you our practical guide.

TOP 5 must-see places in Moscow

• Moscow Red Square
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Bolshoi Theatre

Places of cultural, historical and religious interest in Moscow

• Novodevichy Convent and cemetery
• Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Kremlin Izmaïlovo (pseudo-historic place, recently built in the image of the old, one of the best things to do in Moscow for your Instagram account 😉 )
• Park and ancient village of Kolomenskoye

Visit Moscow of the Soviet era

• Moscow State University and Sparrows Hill
• VDNKh and the Museum of Astronautics, one of the key landmarks of the Soviet era in Moscow
• GULAG Museum
• Metro stations
• The Stalinist skyscrapers, scattered all over the city

Less touristy places in Moscow

• Gorky Park and the GARAGE museum
• The old Krasny Oktyabr factory
• Zaryadye Park
• Center for Contemporary Art, WINZAVOD
• Business center, Moscow City

Main districts of Moscow to visit

• Patriarch Ponds
• Tchistye Prudy
• Kuznetsky most
• Arbat Street

However, regardless of the length of your stay, whether you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days or in 2, you need a visa. The article Obtaining a tourist visa for Russia could then be useful in any case.

What to do and see in Moscow in one day?

List of things to see and do in Moscow in one day:

• Go to Red Square
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral
• See Kremlin walls (but not to visit)
• Visit Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Discover Kuznetsky most districts and see Bolshoi Theatre building
• And if you have time at the end of the day: go to the Sparrows Hill or to the Moscow City for a beautiful view

Things to do in Moscow in 2 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, there are 2 purposes: do not miss the essential places of Moscow and optimize travel.

• First day: Red Square , Saint Basil’s Cathedral , Zariadye Park, Bolshoi Theatre , Kremlin
• Day 2: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the former Krasny Oktyabr factory on Balchug Island, Gorky Park, Moscow State University (one of the Seven Sisters buildings ) and Sparrow Hill

As 2 days os really short, be sure to choose an accommodation in the best districts where to stay in Moscow .

Walking on Red Square in Moscow: one of the unmissable things to do in Moscow

Iconic place and one of the must-see places in Moscow and even in Russia! Besides, if there was only one place to visit in Moscow in 2 days, this place would then be Red Square, without hesitation. Therefore, starting the city tour with Red Square is ideal . Several buildings are on the square, but not all of them have to be visited. Check out my blog post about Moscow’s Red Square in detail to learn more and not miss anything.

Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside

Even more emblematic than Moscow’s Red Square! Built in the middle of the 16th century under the orders of Tsar Ivan Le Terrible, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orthodox art, and definitely one of the unmissable places in Moscow. Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside is one of the most beautiful things to do in Moscow!

• Visit estimate time : 1h30
• Entry ticket : 700 RUB. Tickets can be purchased on the cathedral’s official website 45 days before the tour.
• Audio guide (recommended): 500 RUB
• Opening hours : June to August 10 am-6pm; from November to April: 11 am-5pm; May, September, October 11 am-5pm. Cathedral closed on Wednesdays. Entrance is closed 45 minutes before closing.
• Find out more in the dedicated article: Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow

Take a walk in Zariadye park: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow after visiting Red Square

Zaryadie Park is just a 10-minute walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, so it’s easy to include in your itinerary if you’re going to visit Moscow in 2 days. From its heights, you can see the red walls of the Kremlin. But, the most impressive point of view is the platform which overlooks the Moskva river. A must see! And clearly one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

• Open 24 hours a day
• Good to know! Park Zaryadye is also a place to visit in Moscow in winter. Find out more here: What to do in Moscow in winter?

See the Bolshoi Theatre and discover the Kuznetsky Most district

The Bolshoi Theatre is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy entrance tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets

The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets are located north of the theater. It is therefore very pleasant to find them to leave the main axes of the megalopolis.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin

Visit Kremlin is on top of things to do in Moscow. A place of power for centuries, the Kremlin then shows us a whole different image when viewed from the inside. If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, the Kremlin is certainly one of the must-see places in Moscow.

• Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday.
• See our blog post about visiting the Moscow Kremlin

Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This impressive Moscow Cathedral is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a must see if you visit Moscow in 2 days and clearly one of the things to do in Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was first built in 1883 in memory of Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s Grand Army. Then in 1931 Stalin ordered its destruction. It was then rebuilt again (identically) only in 2000.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 15. At the foot of the Kropotkinskaya metro station.
• Opening hours . Daily: 10: 00-17: 00, except Monday: 13: 00-17: 00
• Free entry (some closing restrictions, for example a short)

Good to know! In orthodox religious places, one must avoid excessively uncovered clothing. Women should cover their heads. After visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can explore Bolotny Island and Gorky Park. This is one of the routes our guide to Moscow.

The old Krasny Oktyabr factory: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow

If you cross the Moskva River by a pedestrian bridge which is located just in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and at the same time you can discover Balchug Island. Furthermore, if you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, you can include this island in your itinerary between the cathedral and Gorky park. Here is the old confectionery factory Krasny Oktyabr, which has gradually turned into a fashionable micro-district. There are then some elements of street art, cafes and restaurants and some Moscow bohemian side. At the end of the island you can see a gigantic 98-meter-high monument dedicated to the Russian reforming tsar Pierre The Great.

Good to know! You can find on this island are the trendiest nightclubs in Moscow. On weekends, there are taxi caps after midnight so there are so many people. On the other hand, if you go there in winter and during the day, the island is quite empty and less interesting to see.

Gorky Park is one of the TOP places to visit in Moscow, because it allows you to better understand the life of the locals and their rhythm. In fact, it’s a huge entertainment park. For example, in winter there is a giant ice rink and in summer – free dance or yoga lessons, sandy beaches for playing volleyball, an outdoor cinema. So, like the locals, have a Stakantchik (ice cream or cooked corn), and enjoy the atmosphere of the place: that’s one of the interesting things to do in Moscow to discover the city.

• Where? Krymsky Val 9. 20 minutes’ walk from Krasny Oktyabr, along the quays.

Sparrow Hill and Moscow State University

The Sparrow Hill, Vorobiovy Gori in Russian, is the highest point in Moscow. It is rather known to Russians, but less to travelers. A nice view on Moscow opens from the hill, and in particular on the Luzhniki Stadium. In addition, on the hill itself is the Moscow State University: an impressive skyscraper from the Soviet era.

• How to get there? By bus T7 (35 min) from Oktyaborskaya station, near Gorki Park. By metro (Vorobiovy Gorki station) + climb the hill on foot. On foot along the Moskva along the Gorky Park (1h30) + climb in funiculars.

Good to know! It is possible to cross the Moskva river by funicular. We actually tested it and it was pretty cool! That is one of our favorite things to do in Moscow!

What to do in Moscow in 3 days?

If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days, it would be interesting to dive into the Soviet era which strongly marked the country and the city. After the Bolshevik Revolution, the capital was transferred from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, in order to mark the change of power. Moscow then became the world showcase for communist ideology. Here are the best things to do in Moscow for 3-day-trip!

VDNKh, visit Moscow of the Soviet era

VDNKh is a large exhibition center in the north of Moscow, where there are still several striking witnesses of the USSR. The most interesting are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the Statue of the Worker and the Kolkhozian , which will certainly impress you with its size!

GULAG History Museum

The explanations of the museum are very well done. We really have the feeling of going back in time. If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days and you are interested in history and this subject in particular, I recommend this museum. Visit the GULAG History Museum is one of the most interesting things to do in Moscow.

Discover the Patriarche Pounds district

It’s a nice neighborhood in Moscow where you can come across rather affluent locals, but not necessarily very bling-bling. Take a walk in this area is really a cool thing to do in Moscow! In addition, the Ponds of Patriarch is one of the places of Bulgakov’s novel “Master and Margarita”. As this is an interesting area to see, we have included it in a walking tour of Moscow. The route ends at the Moscow Kremlin, which is very convenient, because you will be able to visit Moscow in 3 days by optimizing your trips.

What to visit in Moscow in 4 days: TOP things to do in Moscow in 4 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 3 days, you will already see a lot of things. On the other hand, if you stay one more day, you have plenty to do! The Novodevichy Convent, the Tchistie Proudy district and the Izmaylovo Kremlin are very good candidates for you, if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days.

Visiting Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most brilliant examples of Russian architecture, according to UNESCO. This beautiful complex was built in 1524 and today consists of the convent, but also of a cemetery whose status could be compared to that of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Visiting Novodevichy Convent is one of the great things to do in Moscow, if you want to go a little bit outside of the center!

Discovering Tchistye Proudy district

It’s one of the most popular areas of Moscow, with many cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. It is therefore a place to discover if you want to visit Moscow in 4 days. It is just as pleasant for a stroll as for the discovery of local life. For example, in winter the pond turns into an ice rink.

Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

The Izmaylovo Kremlin is more of a tourist than a historic place. On the other hand, it is a pretty impressive place to discover, especially on weekends. Inside the Kremlin, there is a flea market where you can find a little bit of everything, but mostly good souvenirs to bring from Moscow. For example, chapka, traditional Russian scarves or matryoshka (Russian dolls). Add the Kremlin and the Izmaïlovo market to your itinerary if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days, because it is a nice and very colorful place! Visiting the Izmailovo Kremlin is one of the things to do in Moscow, if you want to put colors in your Instagram account! 😉

In 4 days, we will have the opportunity to see several Moscow: Classic Moscow, Moscow of old Russia, Soviet Moscow and a little bit of the new Moscow. So what to visit in Moscow on the 5th day of travel?

What to visit in Moscow in 5 days?

Art lovers will be delighted to discover the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, while others will prefer to stroll along Arbat Street, see the buildings of Moskva-City or visit Bunker 42.

Admiring Russian art at Tretyakov Gallery

Founded in 1856 by an industrialist and great lover of art, the gallery has grown over the decades, and then bequeathed to the state. Today the collection includes more than 140,000 pieces, 15,000 of which are paintings. Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery is one of the things to do in Moscow if you want to discover Russian art!

• Where? Pereoulok Lavrouchinski 10. A 5-minute walk from Tretiakovskaya station
• Opening hours. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays.
• Entry tickets. 500 RUB.

Visiting the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents the treasures of ancient Egypt, the paintings of Rembrandt and Cézanne, a fine collection of Impressionism.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 12
• Opening hours. Daily: 10: 00-20: 00, except Thursday: 11: 00-21: 00. Closed on Mondays. The boxes close an hour before closing.
• Entry tickets. The prices vary according to the collections from 300 to 750 RUB.

Walking on Arbat Street

All Russians know Rue Arbat. So, walking on Arbat street is one of the things to do in Moscow. However, after the years, little by little it became very touristy. This is a pedestrian street only. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes there, but it is no longer the most authentic neighborhood in the city.

Seeing the buildings of Moskva-City (Moscow City)

Moskva-City is Moscow’s business center, much like Paris’s Defense district. The skyscrapers of Moskva-City are among the tallest in Europe: 373 meters high! Very nice place to see at dusk.

Good to know! You can admire a nice view of Moscow City from the docks of Tarasa Shevchenko. It’s especially beautiful in the evening with all the lights on.

Bunker 42, one of the most unusual things to do in Moscow

Bunker 42 is a secret military complex which was to be used by the Soviets in the event of a nuclear attack: a space of 7000 m² 65 meters underground!

• Where? 5 Kotelnitcheski Lane, 11.
• Prices. 2200 RUB per person
• Opening hours. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant inside. Original, but rather a tourist trap.

What to visit in Moscow in 6 days or more?

There are still so many places to see, because Moscow is a big megalopolis and there is always something exciting to do there. For example: the ancient Kolomenskoye village or the WINZAVOD contemporary art center .

If you are interested in history and want to see Russian cities on a rather “human scale”, it would certainly be interesting for you to discover the cities of the Golden Ring . For example, it is very easy to get to Sergey Posad from Moscow (less than 2 hours in train). Visiting the Golden Ring is one of the best things to do in Moscow if you are staying more than a 5-6 days.

There are still plenty of places to see in Moscow, however I did my best to list here the best things to do in Moscow, what to see in Moscow in one day, but also in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Moscow!

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