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

Something that has long been the traveler’s nemesis is the dreaded mobile data roaming charge. We’ve all been in that agonizing situation where you have no WiFi and nowhere to buy a local SIM for your phone, and you end up forking out for crazilyRead Post

There’s a new kid on the travel insurance block and it’s called SafetyWing. SafetyWing travel insurance offers cover for 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 roadRead Post

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

If both you and your loved ones are within the EU, staying in touch isn’t so expensive thanks to the EU removing roaming costs back in 2017. But what if you’re not in the EU? This post tells you how to make international calls forRead Post

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

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 theRead Post

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 Jacket was made for. When Fjallraven asked me to review this jacket,Read Post

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

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

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

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

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 I don’t spend hours getting the perfect shot. You’ll also never seeRead Post

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

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

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 aRead Post

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 my ex and I drove around Queensland, Australia for three weeks in a campervan. A regular suitcase would haveRead Post

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 rolling duffel for two years now and – spoiler alert – it’s still in perfect condition. I’ll tell youRead Post

When Arc’teryx contacted me to see if I wanted to test their Arc’teryx 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. EspeciallyRead Post

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-onRead Post

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 PacSafe passport wallet because of its simple and slim design, it’s RFID protection, andRead Post

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 the lighter Salomon Outline GTX shoes, I didn’t say no. The model looks and fits likeRead Post

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 uncomfortableRead Post

If you’re looking for a one-stop fix to make international communication as easy as a breeze – keep reading! KeepCalling is a cost-effective means of calling anyone from anywhere in the world, making keeping in touch a piece of cake. When traveling, it can feelRead Post

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

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 byRead Post

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 bagRead Post

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. NothingRead Post