Category: Travel Tips & Tricks
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Level8 Luggage: Our review of the Adventure 28
LEVEL8 LUGGAGE REVIEW: ADVENTURE 28 I’ll be straight with you: we’re usually hand-luggage-only travellers. More than that, we’re far more familiar with backpack travel than suitcase travel. My trusty 30-litre Osprey backpack has been with me for four years and countless kilometres of walking adventures. Then, late last year, we…
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11 hiking and beach vacations in Europe
11 HIKING & BEACH VACATIONS IN EUROPE. We love active vacations, particularly the chance to visit exotic places where we can explore nature on foot. But, we also love the chance to relax on the beach. In this blog post, we pick out 11 destinations that we have traveled to…
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The rise of the Luxury Hostel: Redefining Budget Travel
THE RISE OF THE LUXURY HOSTEL: REDEFINING BUDGET TRAVEL IN STYLE. When we first traveled to hostels, in our teens and twenties, things were a little different. The word “hostel” was synonymous with cramped dormitories, basic amenities, shower curtains covered in mildew and sticky communal kitchens piled high with dirty…
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Testing the Osprey guarantee with my Osprey 30 litre
TESTING THE OSPREY GUARANTEE: OSPREY 30 LITRE BACKPACK. I travel full time, and invariably when travelling overseas I try to use my Osprey 30 litre backpack. Not only is this the perfect size for a long-distance hiking trip, but it also fits perfectly under an airplane seat – meaning I…
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20 amazing cities for traveling to Europe in December
TRAVELING TO EUROPE IN DECEMBER: 20 AMAZING CITIES. December may not seem like the best time to visit Europe, but it can be, if you pick the right city. You can find fewer crowds, a more relaxed atmosphere and sometimes lower prices. We’ve put together a list of 20 amazing…
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Best stag destinations for 2025
Planning a stag party for your friends and not sure about the destination? We have researched some of the best stag/buck’s and bachelor party locations for an epic party to help you decide. Here are the best stag destinations for 2025. Best Beach Stag Destination – Budva, Montenegro Looking for…
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9 meals: hotel food no microwave & no fridge
The post discusses meal options for travelers staying in hotels without microwaves or fridges. It provides healthy snack, breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas that can be prepared with basic hotel amenities like a kettle. Suggestions include hummus with crudites, porridge oats, and instant noodles with fresh vegetables.
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Can you sleep at Manchester airport?
Manchester airport located just under 10 miles from Manchester city center is the U.K.’s fourth largest airport and has seen passenger numbers increase dramatically over the past decade. In this article we examine at whether you can sleep at Manchester airport and how to make the experience for comfortable if…
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Can you sleep at Heathrow airport?
Heathrow is London’s and the U.K’s largest airport located in the west of the capital city. In this article we discuss whether you can sleep at Heathrow airport whether before or after catching a flight, and how you can make the experience more comfortable. Don’t have time to read the…
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How to find cheap accommodation in Europe in 2023
Europe is without a doubt one of the best places in the world to travel. Whether you visit one city, or beach resort or several countries during your trip. There is simply so much to see. But, in 2023, it can be tricky to find inexpensive accommodation. It is possible,…