The Ernie Diaries motorcycle adventure 1973: London to Iran
Updated December 22, 2023 Youthful misadventures abound in the Ernie Diaries motorcycle adventure 1973. From London to Iran , the book chronicles the travels of Ernie, an old Norton ES2 that took two ordinary people to extraordinary places in an earlier era. Ernie...
Travel with tablet towels: a multipurpose essential every traveller should pack
Updated December 18, 2023 Have you ever been in a situation when you’ve craved a washcloth? If so, travel with tablet towels, a multipurpose essential for every travel bag. Mopping up spills, removing a combination of trail dust and perspiration, wiping away mango...
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...
Pack light with a travel-friendly portable power bank
Updated December 15, 2023 To avoid a dead phone on your travels, pack a travel-friendly portable power bank. The right external power pack will not only keep your devices charged, but it will allow you to do so while on the move. Do you need a portable power bank? If...
11 Tips on choosing an African safari
A safari is a coveted experience for many first-time visitors to Africa. It certainly was for us, so I offer the following observations and tips on choosing an African safari. Our trip: key considerations The following describes some features of our trip, emphasizing...
Pack light with a USB to AC international travel charger
Updated December 5, 2023 Reduce the weight and space demands of your various chargers and pack light with a USB to AC international travel charger. An added advantage is that one single charging unit makes charging your electronic devices more convenient, secure, and...
A hostel guide and packing tips for travellers of all ages
With the high costs of accommodation in many places, more people are considering hostels as part of their travel plans. Are hostels an affordable alternative? Are they safe? Do older travellers stand out? What do you need to pack? Is there accepted ‘hostel etiquette’...
Attractive budget accommodation in London: Palmers Lodge
Budget accommodation in London is difficult to find. A stay of any length can be cost-prohibitive for the average traveller. Enter Palmers Lodge, a hostel housed in an elegant 19th-century manor house a short walk from Swiss Cottage underground station. Here is my...
Tips for visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Updated November 27, 2023 Drool over any photo album of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, and without a doubt you’ll want to add the park to your travel list. I don’t know what it was about those photos that indelibly etched themselves in my memory. Was it the...About
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