What is the best travel Coat? Well after trying various types of coats over the years I have settled on the 3 in 1 coats such as I am wearing in the photograph. Generally they come with a fairly lightweight waterproof outer coat. I've found Gortex is about the best material . This coat kept … Continue reading Best Travel Coat
Category: Easy Travel
Where Is the Car?
Have you ever had trouble finding your car at the airport? One time when I was often travelling for work I went through Melbourne Airport on 9 consecutive days. I had no idea where my car was by the end. That is when I started using my camera phone to take a photo of the … Continue reading Where Is the Car?
Drying Clothes
I only travel with a few pairs of boxer shorts and socks so washing every couple of days in a necessity. So how do you get things dry? Here is what I do. Step 1 After washing and wringing out the items I lay them out on a bath towel. Generally I aim to cover … Continue reading Drying Clothes
Checking Out Checklist
Have you ever left anything in a Hotel Room? . . . . I know I have. Here is a quick checklist to help stop you losing stuff. Wardrobe hanging spaceWardrobe shelvesCoat hook behind doorUnder the bedRoom safeDesk drawersBedside tables topBedside drawersBathroom shelvesBathroom drying railBathroom basin (I carry a multi size basin plug)Chargers + cablesTravel … Continue reading Checking Out Checklist
Walking Hazards
I'm currently touring around Europe which has reminded me of a couple of the hazards walking around another country. Bikes Bicycles are a much more common form of transport in Europe than most places. Many places have differentiated areas where the bikes have priority such as this paved area in Hamburg . . . so … Continue reading Walking Hazards
Making Room For Shopping
My friends know I can't resist buying loud shirts when I am travelling. . . . . but wonder how I find room in my luggage to bring them back. Well I work on the principle of throwing things away as I travel. When I notice a pair of socks gets a small hole in … Continue reading Making Room For Shopping
Remember The Tissues
When I am travelling overseas I normally have a couple of packets of tissues like these in my pockets. Or they are in a day pack if I am off for a swim. If you have been caught short in a squat toilet with no paper you will understand their importance. Where To Get Them … Continue reading Remember The Tissues
How Much Can You Afford to Lose?
I have never been robbed yet . . . . . is it because I'm lucky? . . . . . . perhaps I am more aware? . . . . . perhaps I am more careful? I don't really know. . . . . but that doesn't stop me taking some precautions. Something I'm … Continue reading How Much Can You Afford to Lose?