Honestly, before I visited Sierra Leone, I didn’t have a clue what to pack or wear for this country! And that’s given the fact that I’d already travelled extensively through Southern, Eastern and North Africa before. But honestly, what do you wear to one of the least travelled and most economically under developed nations on […]
Tag Archives: Travel Kit
05
Jan
Jan
Heading to Rwanda and want to know what to pack and wear in the country? Then you’ve come to the right place! An often overlooked country in East Africa – in favour of its more famous neighbours Kenya and Tanzania – Rwanda nevertheless has a huge amount to offer visitors. I mean for starters, it’s […]
12
Dec
Dec
It often feels like a forgotten corner of Europe, doesn’t it? But forget about Romania at your peril I say, because this country absolutely deserves a top spot on Europe’s travel map! And to help you plan your time there, I’m bringing you my complete packing list for this country. Kicking off with 10 great […]
26
May
May
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 […]
11
Apr
Apr
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 […]
28
Feb
Feb
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 […]
31
Jan
Jan
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 […]
30
Dec
Dec
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 […]
09
Dec
Dec
Heading to see the treasure of Angkor Wat, some stunning tropical islands and some beautiful french colonial towns? Then here’s your complete Cambodia packing list! From soaring temples to some of the friendliest people, Cambodia really is a travel treat and one that few people, especially budget travellers, can refuse! Plus, easy border crossings from […]
25
Nov
Nov
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 […]