Itineraries and practical travel tips
I first tried Lush many years ago as I always struggled not to pack too many toiletries in my carry-on. I usually travel carry-on only and at the time I was wearing lenses so the liquids quickly added up. Lush solid products are, well, solid, Read Post
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Looking for a gift for that one friend who seems to be out of the country more often than in it? Or for that one family member that sighs on every trip: “I wish I bought that thing to take with me”? Seek no more! Read Post
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I tried using a menstrual cup and I’m never going back! Menstrual cups or period cups are better than tampons and sanitary pads in so many ways. They offer 12-hour period protection, are better for the environment and save you a ton of money! Read Post
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Something that has long been the traveler’s nemesis is the dreaded data roaming charge. We’ve all been in that agonizing situation where you have no WiFi and nowhere to buy a local physical SIM card for your phone and you end up forking out for Read Post
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The NayoSmart Almighty is a backpack for the modern traveler. Outfitted with plenty of compartments as well as a U-zip that allows you to open up the backpack like a suitcase, it makes for a great carryon backpack as well as a handy city laptop Read Post
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There’s a new kid on the travel insurance block and it’s called SafetyWing. SafetyWing offers medical travel insurance both for short-term and long-term travelers. It provides a solution for those who want to sleep safely no matter how clumsy they are while on the road Read Post
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Online privacy and data security have been getting more attention than ever. If getting your data stolen or your accounts hacked while traveling is something that worries you, you might want to consider getting a VPN if you don’t have one already. This post details Read Post
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When I go hiking in summer, I just wear comfortable shorts, but up until last year, hiking in any weather below 22°C posed outfit issues. You can’t just go hiking in any kind of long trousers. If the hike is intense, things can get uncomfortable Read Post
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You know that kind of weather that’s just a little too warm for a long winter parka but cold enough to want a proper jacket? That’s the kind of weather the Fjallraven Keb Touring Jacket was made for. When Fjallraven asked me to review this Read Post
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I’ve always preferred rolling luggage over big trekking backpacks but there are times at which a backpack is just more practical. This was the case when we drove around Queensland, Australia for three weeks in a campervan. A regular suitcase would have taken up way Read Post
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I like to test things thoroughly before I review them and I sure took my time with the Thule Subterra 75L. I’ve been using this Thule wheeled duffel for two years now and – spoiler alert – it’s still in perfect condition. I’ll tell you Read Post
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While I love the Salomon hiking shoes I have, they’re big boots and a little too warm for summer hikes, so when Salomon asked if I wanted to try their lighter Outline GTX shoes, I didn’t say no. The model looks and fits like a Read Post
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When Arc’teryx contacted me to see if I wanted to test their Patera Parka, I was thrilled. Arc’teryx has a reputation for creating high-quality gear and being someone who’s cold super easily, I was curious to see how this winter jacket would perform. Especially when Read Post
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Being a travel blogger, I can work just about anywhere and so I always take my laptop on my travels. So when Tortuga asked me to test their Tortuga Setout daypack, I was curious. I usually bring one or two types of backpacks on my Read Post
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I’ve been happily using my Pacsafe anti-theft handbag for years and so I was curious to try one of their backpacks as well. The Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 is an anti-theft backpack with a laptop compartment, making it great for travel and especially as a carry-on Read Post
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When cards started to fall out of my Dynomighty wallet, I knew it was time for a new, safer travel wallet. My choice: the Pacsafe Daysafe passport wallet. I choose this wallet because of its simple and slim design, it’s RFID protection, and because I’ve Read Post
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Want some great travel photos of your next trip that you’re actually in as well? Then photo shoot service Flytographer is the solution. Flytographer has photographers all over the world to capture your travel moments. I tried them in Berlin and this is the result. Read Post
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I don’t know if this is the case worldwide, but everywhere I travel and where it’s at least a bit sunny, I see someone wearing Havaianas flip flops. The flip flop which comes in so many different colors and patterns but are all recognizable by Read Post
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Whenever I’m packing for a trip I’m faced with the same question: what bag to take? I’m not talking about my main luggage here, but about the bag I’ll be lugging around during the day. I always used to take a rather big shoulder bag Read Post
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When I was a kid and we took a field trip with school, my mom would always tell me to take my K-Way rain jacket with me. And looking at all the kids wearing that jacket which folds into a pouch, my mom wasn’t the Read Post
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With the EU removing roaming costs within the EU, staying in touch with your loved ones while you are they are abroad has become a bit less expensive. However, if you are they are outside of the EU, the costs to call and texts soar Read Post
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Eagle Creek Packing cubes are great for traveling. They keep your stuff together, so that it’s more compact, and offer an easy way to organize your gear and clothes. They can also serve as dirty laundry bags. But are they practical? Here’s my review. Read Post
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This post explains why I’m wearing compression socks for flying, what the benefits of compression socks are and how you can choose the right pair for you. I also list the best compressions socks for women and men and share my personal favorite. Have a look! Read Post
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Sick of paying high fees to transfer money abroad and convert currencies? I’ve switched to TransferWise because it allows me to convert at a mid-market rate AND lets me receive foreign currencies for free. Click to read my detailed TransferWise review. Read Post
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For someone who’s almost always cold, packing isn’t easy. I always pack layers, but then there’s still the question of what jacket to bring. When it’s the middle of winter, yes, then you can easily bring a big winter jacket. But when temperatures are a Read Post
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Wondering what to wear on a long haul flight or what things to take with you on board? This list of long haul flight essentials has gotten you covered! It details all you need to survive a long flight, including the right outfit to do it in. Read Post
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Always pack too many liquid toiletries to travel carry-on only? With this essential travel toiletries list, that’s a thing of the past. Read which toiletries I always pack, how I pack them and how I use solid products and travel containers to stick within the carry-on limits. Read Post
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The idea behind TEP Wireless is that you can take a mobile Wi-Fi modem on trips to other countries, without having to cover exorbitant roaming expenses. You rent the device for the duration of your trip and send it back in after. But does it work well? Here’s a review from fellow blogger Laurence Norah. Read Post
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In theory, you could pack nothing but your passport and a credit card and buy everything else at your destination. But let’s face it: not even the most hardcore light packers travel like that. We all have some travel essentials we always pack. Here are mine. Read Post
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When I went to Quebec on my first ever snow trip, I borrowed almost all the clothes I packed from Boyfriend’s mom and from my neighbor. I think the only thing that was mine, was the underwear and some Icebreaker baselayer gear I’d bought. Luckily, Read Post
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Three years ago I decided to start packing less and only take with me what I really needed, especially on shorter trips like city trips and weekend getaways. Around the time of my decision, my friends and I were going on a city trip to Read Post
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Let’s be honest here: I’m not a photographer. I take photos because I need them for the blog and because I love sharing with you guys what I see on my travels, but you’ll never see me carrying around a heavy backpack filled with only Read Post
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You know when it’s warm, but just not warm enough to walk around in flip-flops? Or when circumstances ask for just a little more fabric around your feet? That’s when you need espadrilles, Havaianas espadrilles. Built in a light fabric but still covering your feet entirely, Read Post
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2018 update: the Timberland Earthkeepers I have don’t appear to be sold anymore but you can find a range of boots similar to Timberland Earthkeepers on Amazon. When I travel I usually go for comfortable. Leggings instead of jeans, sneakers instead of leather boots. Nothing Read Post
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