Tag: Travel Kit
Why I Love Bamboo Leggings… And You Will Too!
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 basics […]
Only Packing List for Georgia & Armenia You Need!
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 […]
Perfect South East Asia Packing List
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 […]
Ultimate South America Packing List for Backpackers
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 a […]
The Best Carry On Suitcase for 2019
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 carry […]
The 12 Long Flight Essentials … For Those on a Budget!
If there’s one thing that living in Australia these last 4 years has taught me, it’s how to deal with long-haul flights. Yep from Perth it’s going to take me a whopping 22 hours to get to Paris when I jet off in a few days … and if I was flying from Sydney, Melbourne […]
The Ultimate Female Packing List for Africa
Oh Africa, the most amazing continent to travel in my opinion! Lands of epic wildlife, stunning coastline, insane historical sights and rich culture await you here. From the souks of Morocco and the pyramids of Egypt, through to the rich rainforests of Uganda, the beautiful beaches of Mozambique and the wild deserts of Namibia, there’s […]
Ideal Female Packing List for Central America
From the ocean oasis to the cloud forest, the colonial towns to the volcano treks, Central America’s diversity is both startling and splendid, especially given the small size of this landmass and the number of countries within it. And from scorching summers to rainy winters, sunny beaches to cold high altitudes, the climate here is […]
Why Everyone is Talking About Amazon Audible
If you weren’t yet in the know, Amazon Audible is amazing! An audiobook app managed, unsurprisingly, by Amazon, this is the service that allows you to download a huge range of fiction and non-fiction books that have revolutionised the way I “read” when I travel. Taking up zero space, offering incredibly good value and perfect […]
The Ultimate Lebanon Packing List
For a tiny country, Lebanon spans an incredible range of worlds; from the hipster bars and cafes of Beirut to the conservative and remote areas of its borders, it crams a lot in. There’s also a wide range of climates this country packs in too – from the snowy mountains to the beaches of the […]
