54 Cheap travel essentials on dollar-store shelves
Updated February 27, 2026 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...
3 Simple ways to make a favourite travel purse more secure
Does your favourite crossbody purse come up short on security features? If so, these simple ways to make a favourite travel purse more secure might offer just the inspiration you need to improve its effectiveness against carelessness or theft. My journey to...
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...
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...About
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