Your Essential Self-Catering Checklist With A Printable Packing List
Find out everything you need and nothing you don’t with our ultimate self-catering checklist. Â
The Only Glamping Packing List You Need
Hey, I don’t want to make myself feel too old but I’ve been on the glamping scene since before there was even a scene. Sure, in my youth, I trekked about with a tent on my back and nothing but a pack of dehydrated noodles and a suspiciously reluctant…
How To Spend One Day in Porto
Make the most of one day in Porto with our itineraries for 24 hours in Portugal’s second city.
The Ultimate Beach Camping Checklist
Save time and be prepared with our beach camping checklist. Why You Need A Beach Camping Checklist The rhythmic lull of waves against the shore, a sky ablaze with stars, the tang of salt in the air – beach camping promises an escape unlike any other. It’s a good chance to trade the humdrum of … Read more
The Osprey Tote Bag Review: Sustainable and Stylish for City Travel
The Arcane Osprey Tote Bag is made entirely from recycled fabric and yet you’d never know it. When it comes to city travel, everyday working in cafes and light hand luggage options for flying, this is my favourite Osprey Tote Bag.
Why a VoIP is Essential for Travellers and How to Find The Best One
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one of the most indispensable tools in our interconnected world. Intrigued? Here’s why a VOIP is essential for travellers.
Level8 Luggage Review: The Russian Doll Suitcase with A Difference
The Level8 Voyageur series promises durability and style. Here, we put it to the test
What The Emotional Meaning of Home Really Means
Home is where the heart is, right? Not quite. Here’s why it’s worth taking a look at the deeper meaning of home. The emotional meaning of home.
Cork Trees in Portugal. What’s All the Fuss?
The cork trees in Portugal offer more than just a “pop” at wine time.
5 Things to Know About the Osprey Daylite Duffel and Its Cool Recycled Status
The Osprey Daylite Duffel mixes gym bag with weekend bag but the most exciting part of the story is its recycled plastic status.
The Best Travel Journal Ideas and Prompts for Kids
Have fun and create a treasured keepsake with these travel journal ideas and prompts for kids.
Ecotourism in Mauritius: Progress From the Home of the Dodo
Ecotourism in Mauritius is gaining traction and that’s something to celebrate.
Avalon Alegria Review: Is a Portugal Douro River Cruise for You?
Take a look inside the new Avalon Alegria and discover what it is like to glide along the Douro Valley.
The 50 Best Travel Websites and Travel Resources 2024
Here’s my collection of the best travel websites and travel resources for all stages of dreaming, planning, booking and remembering your trip based on decades of professional travel.
Can Laptops go in Checked Luggage? What You Need to Know
Can laptops go in checked luggage? Yes and no. Here’s the solution…
21 Creative Travel Journal Ideas & Prompts for Your Next Trip
Journaling is a great way to make the most of any trip. Here are some of our favourite creative travel journal ideas.
Your Ultimate Car Rental Checklist
Let our car rental checklist put your mind at rest before you head off on that next road trip. Here’s everything you need to think about. And the things you don’t.
Have we got it wrong about marking historic milestones?
Every January sees the web fill with articles on the best places to visit in any coming year. But does any of it make any sense?
The Best Gifts for Someone Going Travelling
Looking for the best gifts for travel lovers for 2025? Here are the best gifts for someone going travelling. Give them something they’ll want to receive… Present Ideas for People Who Love Travel The best gifts for someone going to Japan Know someone who is heading to Japan in 2026? Here’s a quick round up … Read more
The Best Luxury Travel Gifts for Him
Struggling to find the best travel gifts for men? Don’t reach for the socks just yet. Behold, 39 great present ideas for men who love to travel. Including links so you can just click and buy, no messing about.
The 21 Best Souvenir Ideas for 2025
Enjoy this inside guide to the best travel souvenir ideas from all around the world.
The Real Importance of Doing Nothing – And Why You Need to Do It More Often
I first wrote about the importance of doing nothing while travelling alone. Now, as a mother of a toddler, alone time is scarce. Doing nothing seems positively criminal. So, I’ve caught up with the neuroscientist in me and reminded myself why it’s important. Is it time that you did too?
What to Pack for a Bahamas Cruise
Find out what to pack for a Bahamas cruise with our inside guide. Packing for the Bahamas Who doesn’t love the Bahamas? White sandy beaches, tranquil waters and an explosion of taste, colour, culture and history. But as all seasoned travellers know, a stress-free holiday begins long before you leave your front door. It starts … Read more
The Best Safari Camera Gear For Your Next Trip
Work out what you need and leave behind what you don’t with our inside guide to the best safari camera gear. The Best Safari Camera Gear Going on safari is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And even if you’ve fallen in love with the savannah and return again and again, some things stay the same: … Read more
The Best Italian Gifts for People Who Love Italy
What do you buy for someone who loves Italy? Why Italian themed gifts, of course!
The Best Zika Free Babymoon Destinations
Here’s a complete guide to the best zika-free babymoon destinations so that you can relax and enjoy your trip.
The Only International Travel Checklist You Need
Download our printable pre-travel checklist PDF and then you can relax and enjoy the anticipation of the journey!
The Virgin Business Class Review: Is it worth it?
Well known for their stylish design and funky airport lounges, Virgin call their business class The Upper Class Suite. It even has an honest-to-god, stand-up bar.
But what is it like to fly business class with Virgin Atlantic? And, truthfully, is it worth it?
Your Walking Holiday Packing List: The Ultimate Hiking Checklist
Everything you need in one handy walking holiday packing list.
Five Powerful Ways Travel Helps the Planet. Time to Rethink Earth Day?
For years, environmentalists have urged us to travel less. But what if the solution is actually to travel more?