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Mastering the Art of Washing Clothes While Travelling
Embarking on a journey is exhilarating, but let’s face it—keeping your clothes fresh on the road can be agitating. Over the years, my travel style has spun around and around, and with it, my battle against the perpetual cycle of dirty laundry evolved. Whether I’m backpacking through unknown territories, cruising on a road trip, enjoying…
Travel Organisation Tips: How to Stay Neat and Tidy
When you travel you are supposed to be excitedly exploring new places or taking time out to relax. But if you keep coming back to your accommodation that looks like a bomb has gone off, then how can you possibly focus on enjoying the experience? Essentially you can’t. What you need is a neat and…
How to Plan for a Cruise: Tips for First-Timers
Last year, 2020 was the most extraordinary of years. While we all sat at home we dreamed of experiences and travels that we once took for granted; we assumed they would always be there when we were willing to go. Like taking a cruise for the first time. Now there is hope. And with that…
How to Start Fishing: Tips and Equipment for Beginners
We have recently taken several road trips where fishing has been an optional activity and my son has expressed interest in learning to fish. However, I just don’t quite know what you need to start fishing. So, I have asked Alec Greg from Flip Outdoor to share his top tips on how to start fishing. …
Cycling Tips for Beginners
If you are anything like me you probably rode a bike when you were young, but also like me you haven’t gotten on a bike for many years. However, whilst we have travelled, we’ve considered cycling tours and hiring bikes to explore a region. But, I must admit I haven’t felt overly safe or confident…
How to Find Accommodation that’s Right for You and Your Budget
When I discover a new place to visit I am so excited about the prospect of exploring all these new sites. But like you, as the idea of a new travel destination starts to become reality, the research starts to become overwhelming with the number of choices you are faced. One of the most essentials…
Books to Inspire Travel Across Five Continents
Currently, we are in an era of uncharted territory. We cannot travel the world, yet we still want to experience adventures and see new sights. So we must pivot with our thinking of how to continue to fuel our wanderlust. We look back to the age-old tradition of reading a book. Not just any book. …
The Pre-Travel Checklist PDF: Things to Do Before You Travel
You’ve spent months planning, researching and booking your trip. Now as the final few months and weeks wiz by, the worry of what to do before you travel builds. I am going to share with you my pre-travel checklist that I use on every trip thereby helping you to navigate all the things to do…
How to Prepare for My First-Time Camping – A Beginners Guide
Learn how to go camping for the first time with this beginner’s guide to camping. As it has been quite some time (well over 20 years) since I last went camping, I have asked Tadej Kozar from Camping Valley to share his top tips for first-time campers. You can learn more about Tadej at the…
Fun Ideas and Games for Family Road Trips
Planning the ultimate family road trip can feel a bit arduous. But it’s not that bad. All you need to do is a bit of planning by putting together some fun road trip games, packing snacks and activities for the kids, preparing a few pitstops in your road trip itinerary and then loading the car….
10 Important Safety Long Distance Road Trip Tips
Long-distance road trips are a great way to travel – all piling into the car to experience far-flung places. You can go for really long drives that last weeks or even months or you can take a short getaway when you can’t afford the time or the money for a longer trip. But with all…
12 Tips to Plan a Road Trip: A Complete Guide
The thought of a road trip is just draining for most, even if it does have the reward of a wonderful travel destination at the end of the long journey. But like many things to do with travel, let alone life itself, planning is the key. I always take the time to plan a road…
The Must-Have International Travel Document Checklist: with Printable PDF
As many of us are now booking our international travel online, it is up to us to ensure we have the correct travel documentation. If you use a travel agent they should be directing you to have the correct documents – but ultimately it is still up to you to have the right international travel documents. …
10 Great Travel Landscape Photography Tips for Amateurs
Landscape photography is often the first type of photography that beginners try, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy option or one that everyone finds a connection to. Landscape photography lends itself very well to travelling, as it doesn’t require complicated lighting gear – all you really need is a camera and a tripod to…
How to Book a Trip Online: What You Need to Know
A Simple Guide on What You Need to Know About How to Book a Trip Online. With Tips on How to Find Cheap Vacations Flights and Accommodation.
6 Hidden Travel Costs: So You Don’t Blow Your Travel Budget
I love to travel – no secret there. I am sure you love to travel as well. But how well do you plan your travel budget? Are you prepared for all the travel costs? You take the time to plan the basics of your trip. You need to research your travel plans to the nth degree,…
Travel Luggage: Tips for Choosing the Best for You
When it comes to choosing the best travel luggage to buy there is no one size fits all. Finding the right luggage or suitcase is personal. I have found that my choices for travel bag styles have altered over the years, according to my travel needs. When I took a road trip around Australia, I…
5 Steps on How to Research Travel Destinations
Researching a travel destination can seem overwhelming. Which attractions are the best to visit, how are you going to get around, which is the best location to stay at, let alone which accommodation to book, and not to mention booking flights, car hire and train trips. There’s so much to plan before you book a…
6 Reasons Why Travel Insurance is Necessary
You’ve just booked your holiday vacation. You’re excited and can’t wait to go. But there’s one more thing to do before you can tick off “√ booked travel plans”. It’s to purchase travel insurance. The sooner you buy your travel insurance the sooner your entire trip is covered. You may be thinking, but why do I…
6 Travel Planning Questions to Start Planning a Trip
Getting started with planning for travel can be tricky. There is so much to do it can appear quite overwhelming and you are no doubt asking yourself “how do I start to plan my holiday?” So, let’s begin with the basics to help understand what type of vacation you want. We’ll do this by getting…
5 Steps to Find Pet Boarding Kennels for When You Travel
We’ve recently added a new member to the family. No, I haven’t had another baby – we bought a puppy. Now we are about to embark on our first holiday since her arrival, I have to find a pet boarding kennel. If you’re anything like me; this member of the family can’t be just dumped…
Where Should I Vacation: How to Find a Travel Destination
You have the itch to explore the world. You’ve got your annual leave booked. You’ve set up a savings plan to travel. Now you’re wondering where should I travel? The ideal vacation travel destination is different for everybody. What sounds like a great adventure for a young single, sounds like a total nightmare for a…
6 Cheapest Ways to Communicate Internationally
It is 1995 and I have been away from home for over two months as I backpack my way around Europe, the desire to stay in touch as I travel increases daily. Whilst I make new friends every day I long for a lengthy conversation with the ones I truly love. But I have to…