Find a travel companion from your past
Updated April 7, 2024 Recurring themes in travel groups are the inability to find a travel companion and reluctance to travel alone. Finding a ‘stranger buddy’ online is always a risk, and being paired with another traveller by a tour company doesn’t...
Osprey warranty review: I’m now a customer for life
Updated April 6, 2024 When I was thinking about buying an Osprey Farpoint 40, I wondered if the company’s highly touted warranty was any good. The warranty wasn’t the key reason I chose the Farpoint 40, but it was an important factor. Little did I know at the time...
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?...
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...About
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