What can I say, Argentina is surely the country with it all! From desert to mountains, vibrant cities to remote outposts, this huge South American nation bottles almost everything that’s best about this continent and rolls it all altogether into one delicious mate-infused fiesta! And if you think this sounds like too much hyperbole, then […]
Category Archives: Travel Gear & Packing
03
Aug
Aug
I’m sorry to inform you, but packing for Morocco is about as tough as it gets! Yup having everything you need for this hugely diverse North African nation can be a real suitcase struggle if you’re planning to do and see as much there as I did! Because from hiking in high altitude (and possibly […]
08
Jun
Jun
It really was a revelation. I’d never even heard of bamboo clothing, but when a good friend in London told me it was all she wore these days, I knew I had to get involved! And so it was that I discovered Boody, the ethical bamboo clothing company that specialises in soft and stylish […]
Latin America, PERU, South America, Travel Gear & Packing
Ultimate Peru Packing List: Tried & Tested!
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Apr
Apr
Oh Peru, the land of magic, mysticism, mountains and Machu Picchu! And that’s not forgetting Peru as the land of the Amazon jungle, the Pacific coast, the Arequipa Desert, Lake Titicaca, the Inca heartland, some amazing colonial cities and a ton of epic foodie fun – all of which just didn’t quite fit into the […]
02
Mar
Mar
Don’t know what to pack for your trip to Thailand? Then I have you covered! The wonders of Thailand are a mecca for travellers with the country’s historic temples, delicious food, beautiful beaches and cultural vibrancy, it’s no wonder so many of us head there each year. And due to its great prices and location […]
ARMENIA, Caucasus, Europe, GEORGIA, Travel Gear & Packing
Only Packing List for Georgia & Armenia You Need!
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Feb
Feb
Oh the Caucasus! A delightful hidden region on the cusp of Europe and Asia, little did I realise the delights that lay in store for me before I travelled here! But pretty much as soon as I got to this part of the world I fell in love with it, so much so that I’m […]
03
Feb
Feb
Enter the dry, dusty country of Jordan… Wait, I’m starting again, because that does not sound very appealing! Enter the amazing country of Jordan (it honestly is)… home to one of the seven wonders of the world, one heck of a captivating desert, the saltiest sea in the world and an enormous collection of ancient […]
07
Oct
Oct
It’s a classic isn’t it? The good old South East Asia route is perhaps the most worn of all the backpacker trails. But that doesn’t make it any less worthwhile. Oh no! Because if you’re travelling for the first, or perhaps travelling alone for this first time, then this part of the world can be […]
Latin America, South America, Travel Gear & Packing
Ultimate South America Packing List for Backpackers
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Sep
Sep
The best thing about travelling in South America is that fact that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. And one of the worst about travelling in South America is that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. That’s because packing for such a broad range of climates, altitudes, terrains and activities can be […]
12
Sep
Sep
It’s a funny old thing when, after you’ve been backpacking for over 15 years, you find yourself looking to purchase a carry on suitcase, instead of a tattered old rucksack, and realise, with an alarming alacrity that you’re suddenly getting older! I guess it happens to the best of us! Because let’s be honest […]