I never used to take an umbrella when I travelled, but over the last couple of years I have changed my mind. I now take a folding umbrella like this one for a few reasons. Safety If you are crossing a road a hood can really restrict your vision . . . . . which … Continue reading Bring a Brolly
If you are like us, eager to explore, you will get a lot of exercise on holiday. Even going out dancing every night could be more activity than you are used to. So are you ready for your holiday? Normal Daily Exercise I make a point of walking a lot and keep a check using … Continue reading Are You Holiday Fit?
For many years we didn't have to bother about travelling with medicines, but as we have got older we both need to take pills daily. Usually its not a problem travelling domestically, travelling internationally it can be a little more complicated. Law Enforcement Laws on drugs vary considerably between countries, particularly if you are taking … Continue reading Travelling With Medications
Lets be honest this isn't the only website that gives travel advice, there are a lot of 'Travel Hacks' around. Not all of them are useful, so here are a couple I have seen, but I won't be using: Booking Separate Plane Tickets For A Single Journey Yes it might be cheaper but it takes … Continue reading Bad Travel Hacks
Last year I was on a 19 day highlights of China group tour. One of the men on the tour wore the same kind of blue lightweight shirt every single day! I hope he had brought a few different shirts and changed shirts every night . . . . . but I wasn't going to … Continue reading Take Different Shirts
I hear that Airlines performance with checked luggage is getting better. According to a SITA Baggage Report for 2017 about one bag for every 170 passengers fails to arrive at the carousel. Only a small proportion of those cases are permanently lost, around 1 case per 2,500 customers. Reason for loss Almost half of all … Continue reading Lost Luggage
This High Sierra duffel has been my 'Go To' carry on bag for the last couple of years . . . . . . so why do I like it? Lightweight (but No Wheels) The whole bag weighs just under 500grams, even though it uses a heavy duty nylon fabric and heavy duty zips. That … Continue reading My ‘Go To’ Carry On
Jet lagged and awake early in the morning? Rather than trying to get to sleep . . . . why not get up and explore? Getting Away From Crowds The shot above of an almost empty St Marks Square in Venice was taken in the middle of August. So where are all the crowds? . … Continue reading Make Use Of Early Mornings
