Choosing your backpackers wardrobe for hot climates can be tough, especially if you’re a minimalist or travelling carry-on only. I have 10 main criteria that I try and stick with when buying or choosing items to pack, this way I only bring or buy things I know I’ll wear and won’t regret bringing and taking up valuable space. If you’re like me, you’ll probably also end up buying lots of…
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The Ultimate Travel Essential
The GAME CHANGING travel essential for menstruators. As someone who suffers from really bad periods, I have spent the last few years trying to find anything that will make my time of the month easier. In terms of travelling, I have looked at so many different solutions, but none of them really seemed to work. However, through those pesky targeted adds on Instagram that everyone complains about, I have found…
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Best gifts for travellers – that they’ll actually use
Ever struggled to buy someone a travel inspired gift but thought anything practical would seem boring? I’m here to tell you that practical gifts that will save money, time or space are some of the best gifts for travellers. This list should give you an insight into what would actually be a useful travel-inspired gift that they’ll actually use, as I’ve often found that looking up ‘gifts for travellers’ often…
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What clothes to pack for The Lakes in October for a week hiking
October is one of those odd months in the UK when the weather could be something drastically different every single day for the entire month. One day it could be 24℃ and you’re walking around in shorts and a t-shirt, the next it could be 7℃, foggy to the point of zero visibility and you’re wrapped in 10 layers. This list should account for all possibilities without feeling like you’re…
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What to pack for Scotland in July
I had a hard time figuring out what to pack for in Scotland in July, simply because the weather is VERY unpredictable in the UK, and at home in the South we were experiencing a heat wave so we didn’t really know what to expect. I packed my belongings in my backpacks. I use the Osprey Atmos AG 65 in men’s (I got it fitted and realised my shoulders were…
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Solo Travellers Essentials
Now, a lot of these are for solo female travellers, however they’re mostly geared towards safety and everyone can benefit from that! Also, I backpack so some of these may not suit your travel style, but hopefully you’ll still find some inspiration. 1) A foldable backpack I 100% recommend the brand Eco Chic. This is the brand (and design I have) and I absolutely love it! If you know me,…