I grew up in a household where every single piece of clothing, from underwear to towels, was ironed. After I became an adult, I change the rules in my house a bit, but not ironed clothes still bother me, specially when traveling. This compact steam iron is perfect to take with you while traveling because it has a dual voltage feature, and although it is kind of sturdy, it is not super heavy. In addition, its handle is foldable making it easier to store and to pack in your luggage. Finally, it does a good job ironing and steaming  (in horizontal and vertical position).