Flights? Check! Bags packed? Check! Travel medical insurance? Check! This wasn’t always the case for me. When I first started backpacking over 10 years ago, travel insurance wasn’t top of the priority list as I looked to keep costs as low as possible. But you know what, not having travel medical insurance is actually more…
After years of regular hiking in BC and I’ve just about memorised everything I need to take with me when packing for a hike. However, having my own day hike packing list written down just so I don’t miss anything when packing for hiking is definitely useful, especially when I was first starting. I fully…
Backpacking toiletries are probably one of the most important things to remember to include in your backpacking packing list. I mean, you can get essentials wherever you are in the world but quite often they’re more expensive than if you’ve bought them from home, and you don’t want to smell all the time while backpacking….
Arches National Park is an amazing Utah National Park that’s full of contrasting colors, textures, and shapes. Towering red rock formations, delicate arches, and rugged canyons make it one of the most stunning national parks in the United States. It’s the perfect destination for hiking, climbing, photography, or just enjoying the breathtaking scenery. However, knowing…
If you’re planning on visiting Canyonlands National Park and are wondering what to pack then I’ve got you covered. We visited Canyonlands as part of our three-month trip driving around America and since we were in our campervan, we had everything we could have possibly needed with us. However, we definitely reached for certain things…
Spending time in nature is a great way to unwind, explore, and connect with the world around us. For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s nothing better than hitting the trails, pitching a tent, or simply breathing in the fresh air. If you’re shopping for gift ideas for outdoor lovers, you’re in luck. There are plenty of gift…
Earlier this year on our road trip across America I discovered several apps I’d never heard of before. These apps became things we’d use every single day on our road trip. They helped us plan our road trip, save money, make long drive days (like that 6 hour highway drive from Florida, through Alabama and Mississippi…
If you’ve lost your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) or GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) and are currently travelling or are planning on travelling without your European Health Card and want to know how to get an EHIC renewal then check out our story below about when we needed medical care but had a forgotten…
This bag is no longer available. However, a very similar one here should do the deal! If you’re a regular traveller, particularly one who goes on shorter trips requiring less luggage, then you’ll know my frustration with finding a good carry on bag. One that fits under the seat in front of you on trains…