Trip to europe/carryon reqiurements
 

I'm going to europe in a few days for about a month. I have printed all of the carry on requirements for all of the airlines I will be on. They are all +/-1"

Air Transat
Quantity 1 bag per person. Camera bags, laptops and purses are also permitted.
Dimensions 23 x 40 x 51 cm (9 x 16 x 20 in) (including wheels and handles)
Weight 10 kg (22 lb.)

If my bag was 9x13x22 would they make me check it? The bag weighs about 12lbs and is a softsided backpack. It could easily be compressed into a box of the required dimensions. I'm just unsure if they take a measureing tape and measure when it is uncompressed?

Bag in question
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...d/5138c131.jpg


Also any other tips from people or suggestions of things off the beaten track in these cities?

4 days Paris
2 days venice
4 days rome
2 days barcelona
4 days valencia(f1 race)
3 days lisbon
1 day toronto
4 days bermuda

Should be okay to carry on but just be prepared to pay for check-in.

My only suggestion is to be very careful on how you pack your bag as in the way you fold your clothes and how you position things. It makes all the difference in how you can maximize every bit of space you have. :)

I've only been to Paris and Toronto in your list. My only suggestion is to pick up some basic French and grab a map for their Metro system. As for your bag, it looks like an easy target for pick pockets based on where the zippers are located. Put your wallet in your front pockets, not the rear. And watch out for trolls/Gypsies who ask if you speak English at tourist attractions because they might be out to get you.

Good tips by Dukes. Be very leery of pickpockets. They are very good at making small distraction and then stealing.

As for the carry on, the one time they checked was to make sure my bag in question fit inside a small wire basket per their requirement so if you can collapse yours somewhat you will be fine.

Sounds like a great trip. Have fun B!