As someone who likes to look good, but only when it’s comfortable, I pay a lot of attention to the travel gear I use. It needs to be stylish and not scream “tourist” while being practical and performing well. On this page, I share travel gear reviews of products I’ve tried and tested myself and actively use during my travels. If you have a question about any of the things you read about here, let me know.
Here are a few pointers to get an idea of the type of travel gear I review and write about:
- clothes, accessories and shoes: trendy, urban, stylish, but always comfortable and practical. Also, anything that keeps me warm.
- backpacks, handbags, luggage and the sorts: sturdy, lightweight and with handy compartments.
- electronics: small and lightweight. I always pack my laptop, Fujifilm XE-1, smartphone and GoPro. No big DSLR’s and dozens of lenses here.
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
The Jo Totes Abby Black Camera Bag for women is perfect for travel: it's a camera bag that looks like a purse, with all-round padding and organizers so that it offers protection without looking touristy. I took it on a trip to try it out. 
I think I’ve found the perfect combination of a comfi flip flop and a nice looking sandal: the Havaianas freedom sandal. Now this isn’t nothing. I always pack my Havaianas flip flops to have something comfi and light to walk around on in warm weather,
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,
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
Five years ago, in 2013, I first tried out the Lush cosmetics range of solid cosmetics and bathroom products. As I’m still using them now in 2018, I figured it was high time I’d update this review of a Lush solid shampoo, a Lush solid