For the past five years, I've been a keen runner. The love affair began in 2009 when I decided on the spur of the moment to sign up for the 2010 London Marathon. There's nothing like the prospect of running 42 km to motivate you to stick to a training plan. Since then, I've run one more marathon - a grueling three laps of country roads and city … [Read more...]
Timberland 6 Inch Boots Review
As a travel blogger, I'm usually much more concerned with comfort and practicality than fashion, but when I was invited to trial and review a pair of Timberland 6 inch boots, I had an inkling they might just be able to tick all three boxes. ...and I was right. I trialled these boots while exploring nine countries as part of the EUROPEAN DISCOVERY … [Read more...]
Travel Items for the Adventurous Backpacker
Packing for long-term travel is enough of a dilemma without having to concern yourself with which unique activities you might end up doing and how much specialised gear you should take with you. If, like me, you seek out adventure when you travel, you can easily get carried away with your packing. Before you know it, your backpack is crammed to … [Read more...]
A Review of Salomon Quest 4D GTX Walking Boots
Considering the amount of hiking I do, I haven't owned a decent pair of hiking boots for many years. Not since the days of Duke of Edinburgh, in fact, when my eager classmates made our routes through the Lake District far longer and more challenging that was required of us. Since those school days, I've tried to include a few hikes in every trip … [Read more...]
How to Pack for a Safari
An African safari is like no experience you will ever have again. Despite having travelled almost constantly for the past year and a half, my safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania remains one of the most exciting and uplifting events of my life. Imagine giraffes striding across the main road before you've even reached the … [Read more...]
A North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag Review
It's very important to ensure you have the right gear before setting off on a trip overseas. While I don't think it's necessary to spend a fortune on clothing and gadgets, I believe that your luggage is something you should spend time choosing and potentially splash out on. Especially as a long-term backpacker, you will be carrying your belongings … [Read more...]
Essential Toiletries for Long-Term Travel
Hands up who has a bathroom cabinet crammed full of unopened complimentary mini bottles of hotel shampoos, box sets of body scrub/shaving lotions from the past eight Christmasses and long-dead loofah sponges you can't quite bring yourself to wash with? We all stockpile more toiletries than we need, and the same is true for when we travel. So, how … [Read more...]
