Pack a pashmina: the best multipurpose item in a travel bag
Updated April 29, 2021 Where fashion meets function, you’ll find a pashmina. Or something akin to a pashmina. When it’s not adding a splash of colour to a capsule wardrobe, it’s performing one of its many other uses. It’s a lightweight champion, ounce for ounce one of...
A review of the Arc’teryx Norvan SL hoody: a breathable packable lightweight rain jacket for travellers
Updated March 12, 2021 As a packing light traveller, have you found a packable lightweight rain jacket that meets your needs? If not, take a look at the Arc’teryx Norvan SL Hoody. This little powerhouse weighs just 3.9 ounces (110 grams) and when stuffed into its...
Create a travel comfort pack for easy access to self-care essentials
Updated February 20, 2021 Create a travel comfort pack to house those small items that come in handy to enhance personal hygiene and comfort while on the move. For example, there have been times when a travel pack of three-ply tissues has been the most important item...
Is a sling bag a good travel bag?
Is a sling bag a good travel bag? If you’re struggling to find the perfect combination of day bag and in-flight personal bag, a sling bag could be a good fit. I figured it was worth investigating, and here are the results. What’s a sling bag? It’s a one-strap...
My favourite travel shirt that doesn’t look like a travel shirt
It’s a travel shirt that doesn’t look like “safari-ready” clothing. That’s one of the reasons is my favourite travel shirt. Features of a good travel shirt To me, a “travel shirt” is a long-sleeved button-up shirt, with the following features: It’s lightweight, and...About
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