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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

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

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

5 great tips on how to pack light for a Christmas trip.

5 great tips on how to pack light for a Christmas trip.

December 15th 2021 Tis the season to be jolly...with a well packed bag!! Are you heading away for a short trip over the Christmas season? Catching up with family and friends? Want to give traveling lighter a go? Then t Read more

What is slow travel, and why do it?

What is slow travel, and why do it?

October 19th 2021 Want to know the best way to travel? TRAVEL SLOWLY! I am huge fan of slow travel. It's been an absolute game-changer in my travel experience, and I'm dying to tell you more. So read on, to hear Read more

Best tip on how to pack light - learn to count the squeezes!

Best tip on how to pack light - learn to count the squeezes!

October 6th 2021 So, you want to pack the entire contents of your bathroom cabinet when you travel? What if you could pack all the liquid cosmetics you use at home and have it all fit in a small toiletry or cosmetic Read more

A great accommodation option for women over 50.

A great accommodation option for women over 50.

August 6th 2021 Finding accommodation that is safe, feels like home, where you meet the locals, and get to know them before you stay, sounds like a fabulous accommodation option. This week I want to introduce you Read more

Travel bags: The science & people behind them.

Travel bags: The science & people behind them.

July 14th 2021 You know about my passion for packing light, right? Well, when I meet other light travellers, the energy and conversation is both enlightening and hilarious as we compare stories, travel bags, Read more

Post-pandemic travel planning.

Post-pandemic travel planning.

April 28th 2021 With the vaccine roll-out, the possibility of overseas travel is looking more likely. It's still baby steps at the moment but I think we're all hopeful that safe travel is on the horizon. While Read more

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