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5 great reasons to travel solo & travel light in Japan.

5 great reasons to travel solo & travel light in Japan.

November 23rd 2023 After nearly four weeks in Japan, it is at the top of my list of best countries to travel light and travel solo in. Especially solo female travellers. When you visit Japan, you will experience the Read more

A light hiking packing list for a day or multi-day hike.

A light hiking packing list for a day or multi-day hike.

November 24th 2022 Planning what you carry for a short hike or long-distance hikes takes time and consideration. Safety is the number one, non-negotiable rule that must be followed. Whether packing for a day or a week, Read more

Why solo travel is the best adventure for travelers.

Why solo travel is the best adventure for travelers.

October 20th 2022 I’m a huge fan of solo travel. As much as I love traveling with my family or friends, there is something special about my solo adventures. Since my first solo trip back in 2017 to Croatia and Read more

Packing light for a 4-week carry-on holiday in London and France in autumn (fall).

Packing light for a 4-week carry-on holiday in London and France in autumn (fall).

September 29th 2022 What better way to learn about packing light than to hear from someone who has just enjoyed her first carry-on experience - with no lost luggage! My friend and Regency Romance author, Leigh D'Ansey, Read more

How to pack a light, carry-on bag for your next winter vacation.

How to pack a light, carry-on bag for your next winter vacation.

September 2nd 2022 Travelling light in winter requires a carefully thought through winter travel capsule wardrobe. This post is jam-packed with packing tips, so your bag stays light! We've just been away for ten days Read more

Travel light to The Cook Islands!

Travel light to The Cook Islands!

August 12th 2022 Updated blog: Thinking of heading to the tropical Cook Islands? Luxury. Relaxation. Tropical beaches. Rarotonga has it all, and they're waiting for you. (There are no affiliates in this Read more

Don't lose your luggage. 5 tips on how to travel with carry on.

Don't lose your luggage. 5 tips on how to travel with carry on.

July 18th 2022 There's been so much in the news lately about lost luggage, and massive delays at airports. It's no wonder people who said they'd NEVER travel with carry on, are changing their minds. So, I've put Read more

4 easy rules to pack the best travel shoes for your travel capsule wardrobe.

4 easy rules to pack the best travel shoes for your travel capsule wardrobe.

March 21st 2022 Shoes can be the heaviest and biggest space-consuming items we pack in our travel bags. They take up so much room. Rather than just tossing in 10 pairs and hoping we've got everything we need, this Read more

6 great walks around Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.

6 great walks around Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.

February 22nd 2022 If you want a great variety of day hikes with spectacular views you can't go past Lake Tekapo. Set in the McKenzie Country of the South Island, surrounded by mountains, Lake Tekapo offers some of the Read more

3 fabulous reasons to pack a Travel Capsule Wardrobe.

3 fabulous reasons to pack a Travel Capsule Wardrobe.

February 8th 2022 A travel capsule wardrobe gives you a much simpler way of travelling. It takes away a lot of the indecision, the unpreparedness, and the weight of overpacked luggage. We've all got stories of Read more

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