Packing

Trekking Kit – 10 Essentials for Every Long Hike

Published on 11 August, 2017

Putting together your trekking kit? Wondering what to put in your backpack? Read on for the 10 trekking kit essentials to pack for every long hike… Ever get that feeling that the mountains are calling? Whether you are an avid hiker or a novice, a trip into the mountains is an amazing answer to many of life’s stresses. Just being… Read more →

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Wondering what trekking kit you need? Before you spent too much or pack to little, here's the 10 trekking kit essentials you should take on every long hike.... Read more →

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The Only Packing List Template You’ll Ever Need

Published on 3 July, 2017

I’ve used this packing list template for a 14 day trip and a 14 month trip. The difference: I take my clothes to a laundry service about every 2 weeks when I’m away for longer. And if you’re looking to pack carry-on only, focus on those items with a * next to them. This list is suitable for a wide variety of… Read more →

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This printable travel packing list with packing hacks and packing tips is perfect for short trips, carry-on, long trips, all destinations and climates.... Read more →

15 Long Haul Flight Essentials: What to Take Onboard

Published on 19 June, 2017

I fly long haul a lot, so it’s a good job I’m one of those people who loves flying. Still, what you take on board a long haul flight can make all the difference to your flying experience. Here’s my list of long haul flight essentials. 15 Long Haul Flight Essentials 1. A collapsable water bottle If there’s one thing… Read more →

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These 15 long haul flight essentials can make the difference between a comfortable long haul flight and hours of discomfort and frustration mid-air.... Read more →

50 Best Travel Books of All Time

Published on 28 June, 2016

What is it about a book that can transport you to a new destination in just a few pages? Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of taking one, picking up a book about travel – or even a book that has such an evocative setting, it has the same effect, it’s one way to travel when you can’t… Read more →

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What are the 50 best travel books of all time?From popular titles to some more obscure suggestions from my own travels, these are the best travel books ever... Read more →

Best Backpack for Travelling: The Ultimate Guide

Published on 12 August, 2015

There are a lot of articles on the internet about the best backpack for travelling, so why read this one? Because I travel. A lot. I quit my job in 2010 and have been backpacking around the world ever since. From epic round-the-world trips to summers in Europe to long-stays in cities and weeks trekking through jungles, I’ve packed and re-packed more… Read more →

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What is the best backpack for travelling? Genuine backpacker review of top-loaders, backpacks with wheels, travel packs, daypacks, cabin-luggage & suitcases... Read more →

Best Gifts for Travelers 2017

Published on 18 December, 2014

Updated for 2017 What are the best gifts for travelers? When I had a static location and endless cupboards to stash my possessions (instead of a nylon rucksack for my home), gift shopping for me was much simpler. These days, as family and friends watch me select clothes based on weight and drying speed, I can understand the trickery they face as… Read more →

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Never buy a dud gift again with these 40 best gifts for travelers written by a travel expert. Updated for 2017.... Read more →

What are the Best Shoes for Travelling?

Published on 28 July, 2014

During four years as a full-time wanderer, I’ve been on an endless search for the best shoes for travelling. From trekking to every day wear to smart shoes that travel well, here’s my tried and tested review of the best travel shoes. Note: Guys, this article works equally well for you too…except you might not agree with my colour choice of… Read more →

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Want to know what are the best shoes for travelling? From trekking to everyday wear to smarter shoes, here's my review of the best travel shoes.... Read more →

The 10 Travel Gadgets I Wouldn’t Travel Without

Published on 8 May, 2014

With my next big trip coming up, I have packing on my mind. I’ve previously written about the 10 Travel Essentials I Wouldn’t Travel Without and I’ve also shared my experience of downsizing to carry-on luggage. Given that around one-third of my travelling gear (in size and weight) is made up of gadgets and their chargers, this seemed like the… Read more →

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I travel a lot, I work a lot and I'm a prize-A klutz. Upshot: I've tested a lot of travel gadgets. Here are the 10 travel gadgets I wouldn't travel without.... Read more →

The Art of Packing Light

Published on 19 December, 2013

I vividly remember sitting in the empty shell of my house after the removal men had taken away all but my last possessions. The only items that remained were my bed, which would be collected the next day, and a spare-room full of stuff I’d explicitly told the men not to touch on pain of death. It was September 2010… Read more →

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Struggling to fit everything in your bag or suitcase? Learn the art of packing light and how to reduce your bag contents by more than half.... Read more →

13 New Year Travel Resolutions

Published on 8 January, 2013

This post started out as My Travel Wish List 2013 but I’m having real issues committing to 10 places I’d like to go this year…mainly because there are at least 100 places on the shortlist. While I typed, deleted and retyped, I did manage to come up with a slightly different list. Not where I want to travel, but how…. Read more →

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