I wish I could say I had nailed the carry on only travel packing list, but I haven’t yet; it’s still on my list of goals. In the meantime I have developed my skills in putting together a travel capsule that works. This one took me from 38 degrees celsius in Hong Kong to 8 […]
Fellas, this is the closest you’ll come to thinking like a woman, so listen up. There’s a message from the airlines: ”We don’t like weight!” Particularly on international flights. If you are flying to a single destination, in a warm climate for just a couple of weeks, packing should not be a challenge. However, if […]
There are now so many wonderful products that enhance our travel experiences. I asked several colleagues to share their must have travel items, and included a couple of my own. We came up with a list of gadgets and some personal style and comfort essentials. Wherever you are travelling, these travel essentials will have your […]
In Autumn we travelled from South Australia to Darwin, and my capsule holiday wardrobe was all about how how to pack layers for travel. As well as needing to dress for multiple climates, I also needed a mix of clothing to suit everything from walking, to dining out, to ballooning. Some clothes needed to be […]
There is little as quintessentially Australian as hooking up the caravan and going on a road trip to explore the great outdoors. Admittedly, it can take weeks of meticulous planning and packing, but once that’s taken care of, you can embrace the freedom to go wherever you please! No wonder so many of us embrace […]
There are so many options for styling your outfits with accessories; whether to bring colour, warmth or panache, or indeed a combination of all of those things. I share some of my favourite ways to bring variety and fun to your outfits, and save money in the process. Styling with hats Let’s start at the […]
Bruges is the Flemish Capital of West Flanders and is located in northwest Belgium. The perfect spot for a 5 day city break, Bruges has much to offer; beautiful architecture, canals, elegance and style, friendly people and of course chocolate. [This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we […]
Along with shoes, your travel toiletries are likely to be the heaviest things in your suitcase. Try these ideas to lighten your load but still look great. We are always looking for ways to lower the weight in our suitcases, and as we are about to travel for 10 weeks the pressure is on to […]
Moving house scores 20 on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. If you are moving as part of your retirement plans then your stress levels might be even higher; retirement in itself is considered by many as number 10 in the 10 most stressful life events. Here are our tips and a checklist for minimising […]
Having a travel capsule wardrobe that works is essential when travelling for an extended period. This is our second 6 week trip to Europe and I always spend considerable time planning what I will take to wear. Once we have done our travel planning I start at the most obvious place which is the weather […]
