One thing I wear which helps me carry on more than the Airline's 7kg is a Travel Vest. There are several travel vests on the market but the one I use is a ScottEvest which has 24 pockets Unlike a lot of photographer's/fisherman's vests the pockets aren't really obvious. The photo gives an indication of … Continue reading Travel Vest
Category: Easy Travel
My ‘Go To’ Checked Bag
Although I always have a carry on, which will keep me going for a couple of weeks, I still take a checked bag for long trips. This enables me to take a few more shirts, and possibly some formal wear if required. The bag is a Samsonite S'Cure cabin sized spinner case. (Unfortunatly now discontinued) … Continue reading My ‘Go To’ Checked Bag
Great Way To Get Your Bearings
One of the easiest way I have found to get an appreciation of the place you are visiting are the 'Hop On Hop Off' buses. In some cities there are even 'Hop On Hop Off' boats. The buses are probably a bit overkill for smaller places, but we have found them a boon for big … Continue reading Great Way To Get Your Bearings
Folding Coat Hangers
I don't buy a lot of 'travel gadgets' myself, as I feel that most of them add weight without any benefit. Recently someone else bought me some of these folding coat hangers and I have found them really useful. As I generally travel with carry on luggage only I tend to wash clothes every 3-4 … Continue reading Folding Coat Hangers
No Jeans
I own a couple of pairs of denim jeans, which I like. . . . but not when I travel. The things that make them great for doing things around the house make them a bad choice when you are travelling. The strong, thick material which is great to protect your skin makes them some … Continue reading No Jeans
Airline Food
Overall Airline Meals seem to have a fairly bad reputation . . . but is it deserved? The Good I think its amazing you can be eating a meal 20,000m in the air travelling at 1,000km/hour, several hours travel from a kitchen. I have never got food poisoning from an airline meal, or even heard … Continue reading Airline Food
Packing For A Cold Climate
Lots of people worry about packing when travelling somewhere cold. Unless you are going on a hiking, or sking holiday I don't find it that different. How cold are you going to get? When I am in colder places I spend a fair amount of time indoors in museums and cafes. When going between indoor … Continue reading Packing For A Cold Climate
Stopping In Backpacker Hostels
Over the years I have stayed at plenty of backpacker hostels and we still use them from time to time. Low Cost In Australia it can be $20 - $30 for a bunk in a dormitory, and much lower in a developing country. These days it's not all dormitory beds and in most hostels you … Continue reading Stopping In Backpacker Hostels