One of the things that really bugs me about travelling, which has been particularly noticeable in South East Asia and Egypt, is the vast amount of plastic trash the population generates. We, as travellers, are in danger of making the plastic problem even worse. That is not OK. I think by modelling better behaviours maybe we can get others thinking too. Be the change you want to … [Read more...]
SunGod Sunglasses Review. PaceBreakers Tested
SunGod Sunglasses offer high performance, high quality, customisable sunglasses that you can order online and have in your hands the next day. Their glasses are extremely good looking, outstandingly so, they are perfect for adventure use and they come with a lifetime guarantee. What other sunglasses company offers that? We've been trying out the new SunGod PaceBreakers … [Read more...]
Best Travel Towel Guide & Reviews 2018
I have my own microfibre travel towel as does my husband and both of the children. We've been travelling with them full-time for the last 4 years and before that we'd take them on shorter vacations and use them for sports, for visiting the pool, we even use them at home. They're smaller to pack, smaller to store, easier to wash, quicker to dry, antibacterial and generally all … [Read more...]
Best Carry On Bags and Backpacks for Air Asia Size Regulations 2018
Before you buy a carry on bag or backpack, read this. Yesterday I was ready to buy the immensely popular Farpoint 40L Backpack for my son. It's a great bag, good quality and has everything you could ask for but, just as I reached for my credit card, the shop assistant mentioned that although the Farpoint ( or Fairpoint for women) is the maximum carry on size for European … [Read more...]
Travel Security. Avoiding Theft and Robbery, Real Experiences
It happens, I can't deny that. People get robbed when they travel. People also get robbed at home so is the occurrence more likely on the road? I don't think so. I've visited 50+ countries over too many years and have suffered two thefts and one attempted theft, that's not so bad. I've asked some of my favourite travel bloggers to contribute their real-life travel theft … [Read more...]
Anti Theft Travel Bags & Devices 2018. Some of the Best
When choosing a bag ( a handbag, purse, daypack or backpack) for travel most people will give some thought to security. It makes sense to buy a bag that makes a bag snatcher's or pickpocket's life as hard as possible. We've taken a look at the best anti theft travel bags for travellers, the ones designed to keep your passport, cash and other small valuables attached to you. … [Read more...]
Best Smart Luggage and Bag Tracking Devices 2018
Have you heard of smart luggage? I hadn't until very recently, but it's a " thing" a mind-blowingly amazing thing. The future is here and people are buying it. Smart luggage is the latest buzz word for the tech aware traveller thirsting for the latest innovations. If you need you luggage to have built-in tracking, Wi-Fi hot spots, Bluetooth, GPS, Remote locking, Automatic … [Read more...]
5 Best Portable Battery Packs for Travel
With more and more travel essential gadgets requiring charging, it's little wonder that people are turning to portable battery packs to help fill the power gap when travelling. Be aware that not all battery packs are created equal in build, quality or price. Below I've listed 5 of the most common and widely regarded best chargers on the market at multiple price points. We carry … [Read more...]
How to Make Packing Simple
4 years on the road and 50+ countries under our belts, we know how important it is to simplify your packing. If you have a packing system in place and know what you're going to pack along with where and how you're going to pack it, all of that packing anxiety just floats away and you never forget the things you need. We travel with backpacks and travel packs, my husband prefers … [Read more...]
Nepal Trekking Gear. What to Wear, What to Take?
What gear do you really need for Nepal. Trekking gear companies tell you to buy x, y and z before you even think of setting foot on the Himalayas for fear of death. I'm here to be more realistic. You don't need everything they try to sell you. So keep your money in your pocket a little longer and read on. We've trekked Everest region (2016) and the Annapurna Circuit(2001) in … [Read more...]
