15 Ideas on what to pack in a MacGyver kit for travellers
Updated December 18, 2023 If you could foil pickpockets, fashion makeshift packing aids, or repair travel gear with a few items weighing next to nothing, would you be tempted to add them to your packing list? If so, maybe you need a MacGyver kit for travellers. Why...
Travelling with duct tape: 30 practical uses
Updated March 8, 2021 What's the deal with duct tape? Why is it on so many travellers' packing lists? When I finally packed a small quantity, the reasons became clear. The dangling straps on my bags were driving me crazy so I reached for the duct tape. A tear on...
Save money for where it counts: cruise dollar store aisles for travel products
Updated March 6, 2021 Shopping for a travel adventure doesn’t have to be a purse-emptying experience. If you know how to cruise dollar store aisles for travel products, it’s surprising how many items you’ll be able to scratch off your packing list. And if you love...
My favourite travel gear hacks
What is a travel gear hack? Often overused, the term 'hacking' has been described, in part, as 'an appropriate application of ingenuity.' To me, most hacks are about using everyday items in creative ways. Travel gear hacks use things in ways that are different...