I am fascinated by what people pack when they travel. So, I thought I’d share what I always pack in my carry-on bag.
My go-to tips, tricks and tools for planning and enjoying overseas adventures. From surviving long-haul travel and packing for a trip, to the kind of camera I use, it’s all here.
Destinations
The very best way to spend a short stopover in Singapore
Like many Australian travellers heading to Europe, we recently found ourselves with a short stopover in Singapore. A seven-hour stopover, to be precise. In hindsight, we should have made the most of our time, and stayed the night there, exploring the city. But by the time we really thought about this, our flights were already
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Life
The art of European bed making and why I love it
I’ve developed an unhealthy obsession with the way some Europeans make their bed. In other words, I’ve become a fan of the ‘one bed, two duvets’ method. The first time we visited Europe, we were a little confused by the bedding situation. It’s a little weird, right? We thought they had forgotten to give us
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Inspiration
5 Things Travel has Taught Me
Travel has taught me so much about myself, my relationships, and the world around me. I’ve seen things I’d previously only dreamed about, I’ve faced fears, and I’ve learned to appreciate the value of living minimally. I’ve also realised how lucky I am to have been born in such a free country as New Zealand.
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Travel Tips
Tips for getting through airport screening and passport control
When you’re jetting off on an overseas adventure, two of the procedures you’re going to have to go through are airport screening and passport control. Airports can be stressful places at the best of times, so ensuring a relatively seamless experience here, sets you off on the right track. What with all the people rushing
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Hawaii
Getting ‘Lost’ in Oahu
I’m going to start by saying that we are huge fans of the tv show Lost, which aired from 2004–2010. You guys remember that one, right? A plane crashes on a supposedly deserted island, and the survivors spend the next six years trying to get off it. There’s drama, comedy, death, smoke monsters, polar bears(?),
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Inspiration
7 Tips to beat the post-travel blues
Post-travel blues is a thing. It does exist. And it can be hard to navigate. Don’t even get me started on the lack of sympathy from friends, family, or colleagues who haven’t just been jetting across the world themselves, either. I get it. Really I do. But when you’ve just spent days, weeks, or even
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Travel
A Perfect Gift for the Traveller in Your Life
Like it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you spend your time at home with family and friends, or adventuring abroad; Christmas is a magical time of year, and one that I always look forward to. Yes, it is about love, joy, sharing, and coming together. But let’s be real — it’s
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Travel Tips
How I Travel as an Introverted Personality
Although I’m not hugely into labels, anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I have an introverted personality. Until recently, I always thought of it as a negative quality: …I’m so shy, I don’t like big crowds, I’m sensitive, small talk doesn’t come naturally to me, and I prefer to stay home