44 Cheap travel essentials on dollar-store shelves
Updated December 6, 2024 Shopping for a travel adventure doesn’t have to be a purse-emptying experience. It’s surprising how many items you’ll be able to scratch off your packing list by visiting a dollar store. And if you love travel gear hacks, feed your creative...
31 Practical uses of duct tape when you travel
Updated April 7, 2024 What's the deal with duct tape? Why is it on so many travellers' packing lists? When I finally packed a small quantity, the many practical uses of duct tape when you travel became clear. The dangling straps on my bags were driving me crazy so I...
A MacGyver kit for travel: 20 simple ideas
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 travel. Why...
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...