8 Compelling reasons to pack a silk sleep sack
Updated April 6, 2024 I confess. There are times at home when I’ve broken open my silk sleep sack because I crave sleeping in my personal cocoon of luxurious, natural silk. I bought it for camping, hiking huts, staying in hostels, and for times when the cleanliness of...
Biking Golden Gate Bridge: a detailed guide
Updated March 20, 2024 Admiring the Golden Gate Bridge from various vantage points is one thing. Walking it is another. But of all the things I enjoyed in San Francisco, biking Golden Gate Bridge was my hands-down favourite. In a city known for its hills, the 8-mile /...
What is the best packable sun hat for packing light travel?
Updated March 18, 2024 Sunscreen and sunglasses aren’t enough to shield travellers from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A sun hat is an essential item on every traveller’s packing list. But what is the best packable sun hat for packing light travel?...
5 Critical reasons why you need a VPN when you travel
Updated March 17, 2024 If you use public Wi-Fi at home and abroad, a VPN subscription is a wise and worthy investment. If you’re new to the world of VPNs, read on for a simple guide on what a VPN does, what to look for in a VPN service, and why you need a VPN when you...
33 features of a perfect carry-on bag: buying guidelines
Updated March 16, 2024 If you’ve experienced the benefits of carry-on travel, you’ll appreciate the importance of choosing the right luggage. Making a list of the features of a perfect carry-on bag is a helpful step before making a purchasing decision....
Do you need a USB data blocker when you travel?
Updated March 15, 2024 If you use USB public charging stations at an airport, hotel, convention centre, shopping mall, coffee shop, or transport hub, do you need a USB data blocker? The short answer? Definitely! What is a USB data blocker? A USB data blocker is a...
Equity Point Hostel Marrakech in the heart of the medina
When in Marrakech, there’s no better way to explore the city than from a comfortable riad in the heart of the medina. If you’re looking for a recommendation, I have one for you: Equity Point Hostel Marrakech. Equity Point Hostel Marrakech Like many hostels today,...
10 benefits of makeup-free travel besides packing light
What is your makeup routine while travelling? Does it differ from what you practise at home? Is it more minimalist? Do you incorporate makeup-free days, or do you travel without makeup? By leaving your makeup at home or building in some makeup-free days, you may be...
50 Sustainable travel products to help you reduce waste
Updated March 4, 2024 Several reports in 2021 indicated that the pandemic has influenced people to travel more sustainably in the future. This includes packing sustainable travel products in our luggage, being mindful of what’s used and discarded along the way, and...About
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