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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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