Tag: Travel Kit
Level8 Suitcase: Taking a Step Up in the World
Since the pandemic hit and my full-time travel life came to an abrupt halt, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’ve had to put down my trusty backpack and begin to carve a rather more regular life for myself! Buying a house, living in one place, renting a working space – they are […]
Perfect Spanish Packing List: Tried & Tested!
It’s always been a winner of a destination and let’s be honest, it’s a winner for a reason! Yes, with plenty of stunning coastline, a pleasant climate, some incredible cities to explore, tons of history, great hiking and let’s not forget, a good dose of juicy jamon (for the meat-eaters among you!) thrown in for […]
What to Pack for a Trip to Botswana
From the famous Chobe River National Park with its huge herds of elephants, to the magnificent Okavango Delta – one of the world’s largest inland deltas and a UNESCO-listed treasure, there’s no question Botswana has a number of gems that you should not miss if you visit southern Africa. Often combined with trips to Namibia, […]
Ultimate Packing List for Uganda
An often overlooked country in East Africa – in favour of its more famous neighbours Kenya and Tanzania – Uganda nevertheless has a huge amount to offer visitors. I mean for starters, it’s one of the only countries in the world to have families of gorillas living within its borders! And if that wasn’t enough […]
What to Pack for a Finland Winter Trip
There’s no question, Finland can get pretty cold! When I was in Helsinki, I experienced temperatures of minus 19 and in Lapland, it got down to minus 30 degrees! And I’m talking degrees celsius here! .. And it wasn’t even the coldest time of the year! Ok, so I know I’m going on a bit […]
Ultimate Cambodia Packing List: Item by Item!
With the treasure of Angkor Wat within its borders, there’s no question Cambodia is a must on most traveller’s bucket lists! From soaring temples to beautiful islands and some of the friendliest people, Cambodia really is a travel treat and one that few people, especially budget travellers, can refuse! With easy border crossings from many […]
Only Packing List for South Africa You Need!
Let’s cut to the chase here people – South Africa is just one of those bucket list countries you HAVE to visit! Little known fact coming up, but South Africa was actually the first country I visited as a backpacker outside of Europe at the tender age of 19! It blew me away then and […]
Complete Packing List for Egypt
Located at the top of the African continent. but feeling more culturally similar to its neighbours in the near Middle East across the Red Sea, Egypt is a country with a fascinating layering of geographies, histories, people and cultures… especially when it comes to travelling there! I spent 3 weeks in Egypt as a solo […]
What to Wear for Travel in Tanzania: Complete Packing List
The land of the vast Serengeti, the great Kilimanjaro and the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Tanzania really does seem to have it all! From the continent’s highest mountain to one of its most popular safari destinations and some of Africa’s most beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise more and more of us are travelling to this […]
What to Pack for Kenya: Ultimate Item by Item List
Packing a huge punch with the azure blue Indian ocean lapping at its feet and some seriously wild and tropical landscapes beyond, Kenya not only boasts some of the best safari opportunities in the world, but also some of the best beaches on the planet too! Rich in both marine and wildlife, there’s also huge […]