Category Archives: Travel Gear & Packing

11 Things You Should NEVER Travel to the Middle East Without

11 Things You Should Never Travel to The Middle East Without

Packing for the Middle East can be something of a nightmare, especially if you’ve never ventured there before. I mean really, what on earth do you pack for a part of the globe that includes deeply religious and conservative countries, along with red sea beach resorts and hipster trendy cities? It’s a complete mind boggle, […]

Jack Wolfskin Highland Trail 42 : My Kinda Backpack!

Jack Wolfskin Highland Trail 42

  If you’re anything like me, travelling light and packing small is both a struggle and a necessity when travelling. I’m pretty strict on imposing baggage restrictions when packing, because I just know that when I have to lug around every kilo of that stuffed bag for months I’m going to regret it. Plus I’m […]

The Only Ethiopia Packing List You’ll Ever Need!

The Only Ethiopia Packing List

Oh Ethiopia! The land of mystery, magic and madness had me under its spell from the first day I arrived and now, planning my 3rd trip there, it still hasn’t let me go! This country is so totally unique, that I assure you, you will never experience another place like it. Not like the countries […]

Women : The 6 Best Shoes for Backpacking

The 6 Best Shoes for Backpacking

  If there’s one thing you definitely need when you go backpacking ladies it’s a pair of great shoes. No matter whether you’re trekking the length of the United States or heading on a long overseas adventure, making sure you’ve got a decent pair of footwear that’s going to last will be key to you […]

The Best Shoes for Your African Safari

Best Safari Shoes

  When we talk about African safaris, we often forget that we’re generalising about a huge range of activities which stretch across a massive swath of this continent! From walking through the wild jungle to sitting in a luxury 4wd – and everything in between – there’s a ton of different safaris and a ton […]

Trabug : Helping You Stay Connected For Less During Your Travels in India

Trabug

  India is a land of colourful chaos and curious cultures that rub against each other in a vibrant balance not found anywhere else on earth. It is diverse and beautiful. It is huge and welcoming. But while it’s all these great things, India is also a little difficult to understand! If like me, you’re […]

The 7 Best Backpacking Tents You Can Buy

The 7 Best Backpacking Tents You Can Buy

  The best way to improve your comfort, safety and experiences during camping trips is through bringing the best-quality tent with you. However, I’m sure that you’ve found a TON of choices when trying to look for the perfect one. As such, finding the ultimate tent to fit your needs can get quite complicated. That’s […]

Why the Sony A6000 is the Best Camera for Safari

The Best Camera for Safari

  When you’re getting ready to go on safari, there’s so many things to think about – from what to wear to the vaccinations, the medical preparations to visas, the transport schedules to accommodation bookings – that the issue of what camera to take can, understandably, get pushed to the back of the line. This […]

Ultimate Safari Gear Packing List

Complete Safari Gear Packing List

If you’re anything like me, then you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed about what the heck you should put on your safari gear list! There’s just so much to think about and so much conflicting information, it’s hard to wade through it all to get to the real essentials. After all, most of us who […]

Bobby Backpack Review : Best Anti Theft Bag for under $150

Bobby Backpack // The Best Anti Theft Bag for under $150

Are you looking for the perfect day bag for your next overseas trip or perhaps the best carry-on for your next long-haul flight? Do you want to combine this with making sure all your valuables are safe when travelling too? Well now you don’t have to compromise. Enter the Bobby Backpack! Yep, the new trend […]