Packing

It’s easy to overpack when travelling. As a general rule, I only pack five days of clothing and supplies. Then, plan to shop and do laundry along the way. An artist once said that the piece is not complete when…

Keep it small. For minor cuts, scrapes and pains. Always leave original labels on pill bottles. Make sure to include: Ibuprofen Melatonin Traveller’s Diarrhoea Pills Altitude Sickness Medication Small Scissors Bandaids Polysporin Nail Clippers Tweezers Sunscreen Burn Kit Miniature roll…

Carry-on Only! Avoid checked luggage at all costs. It’s expensive (especially if it’s overweight). It’s clunky. It’s essentially the worst ball-and-chain that you’ll want to lug around on a lengthy trip. Plus, there’s all the extra waiting time at the…

One of the most common mistakes that newbie travellers make is very simple. They don’t keep it simple! I haven’t checked bags in years because I want the quickest entry and exit from an airport as possible. Plus, it’s a…