There comes a time in a person's life when they realise they need to upgrade their camping gear. This time came for me towards the end of last year, when my partner and I woke up inside a 20-year-old two-man tent with rain seeping in from all angles. We vowed that 2019 would be the year for change. Fast-forward 12 months and we've done an … [Read more...]
Nixplay Frame: a Top Gadget for Travellers
Does anyone else feel like the past 20 years have gone by in the blink of an eye? It's hard to comprehend how far technology has advanced since I was a teenager, but this is exemplified in the quality of my new Nixplay Frame. I remember buying my dad a digital photo frame for Christmas many years ago. It had a small grainy screen and could only … [Read more...]
Goosehill SUP Board Review: The Rainbow
Last year, my partner and I bought an inflatable kayak on a whim. We had low expectations, but it's paid for itself 100 times over in days of adventure on waterways across the UK. Just when we thought we couldn't have more fun, we discovered the Rainbow—an amazingly robust and expertly crafted inflatable SUP board by Goosehill. This board is a … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Travellers
It can often be a tough challenge to anticipate the right gift for your loved one: something they didn't even realise they wanted, but will soon discover they can't live without. If your loved one is a travel addict, the task becomes infinitely more difficult. Travellers are minimalists. You have to factor in the practicality of them taking their … [Read more...]
Thule Guidepost Rucksack Review
In a previous post, I reviewed the Thule Subterra Travel Backpack, and it's safe to say it stood up to scrutiny. But did the Thule Guidepost 75L Women's pack measure up? Read on to find out. OVERVIEW Having had a little time to try out the smaller travel backpack before my big international trip, it came as no surprise that this 75L rucksack … [Read more...]
Thule Subterra Travel Backpack Review
I first came across the brand Thule while backpacking in Southeast Asia in 2015. One of the Dutch boys in our tour group had a Thule day pack and I remember asking where he got it because I liked it so much. A few years on, while preparing for a recent trip to India, Australia and New Zealand, I realised my big backpacking rucksack was past its … [Read more...]
Rollerblade Twister X Inline Skates Review
Recently, I rediscovered a love of skating (thanks BUMP roller disco!), and just after Christmas I decided to take things up a notch and try out a pair of Rollerblade Twister X inline skates on the streets of Bristol. Currently available from Slick Willie's skate shop and retailing at £259.95, these are great for a variety of terrains and … [Read more...]
A Review of the CabinZero Urban Carry-On
Towards the end of last year, I acquired my first CabinZero product - a wonderful piece of hand luggage in the form of a lightweight rucksack with military-style features. I loved it so much, I included it as one of my top gifts for travellers, and it wasn't long before every member of my family had one too! The great thing about the whole … [Read more...]
A CabinZero Luggage Review and Free Giveaway
This week on my blog I'm running a giveaway on behalf of CabinZero Luggage - the manufacturers of this great piece of travel gear I've been taking for a test run around New Zealand. Before my recent trip to Asia, I found the best travel backpack travel and it helped me to realise something. As long as luggage is comfortable to wear, it's … [Read more...]
10 Awesome Gifts for Travellers
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is fast approaching and you’re wracking your brains for ideas on what to buy as gifts for the special people in your life. Buying gifts for travellers can be extremely difficult, because the last thing they want is to be weighed down with gimmicky items they’ll barely ever use. Thankfully, there are some … [Read more...]
