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Your travel memories are hiding in your house - go find them

By Jamie Edwards on May 20, 2020 in Accessories, Africa, Asia, Japan, New Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Equipment, USA

Vivian Green wrote; “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” It seems like the world is waiting for the storm to pass. As every news channel, inspirational Instagram post, and YouTube video, is collectively pointing out, I can look at this as a chance to restart,

The top 5 ways to dress for outdoor protection

By Steve Adams on May 16, 2020 in Clothing, Health & Safety, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany

As summer approaches and the weather heats up, it is natural to dream up blissful days outdoors. No doubt, many are seeking the special kind of solace that comes from time spent in nature as we navigate our new lockdown-defined lives. From simple walks in the countryside to multi-day excursions brimming with adventure, everything is

Luxury travel treats: Victorinox luggage, Buttercloth shirts, Arc'teryx footwear and more

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2020 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Travel might be temporarily ‘on hold’ right now but – rest assured – it won’t be this way forever. And when normality does return, you can be sure there will be plenty of pent-up demand to enjoy some quality time away. For when those happier times do return, here are some ideas for items for

10 reasons safari apparel makes the best outdoor clothing and gear

By Steve Adams on Apr 15, 2020 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment

Whether you’ve got a luxury African safari planned for the future or if you’re looking to get out into nature a little closer to home, what you wear makes a difference. The glamour of Africa and the outdoors can quickly lose its allure in the face of sunburn, insect bites, and blisters – and clever

10 essential travel books to read during self-isolation

By Paul Johnson on Mar 23, 2020 in Books, Featured, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are,” according to Mason Cooley. This idea is especially poignant at this time in our history. Myriad global authorities are advising social distancing and self-isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, most of us find ourselves with some time to

Preparing yourself for the slopes with Helly Hansen

By Paul Johnson on Feb 06, 2020 in Clothing, Europe, Featured, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

February tends to be a very popular time for family ski holidays in the UK, with the half-term holidays usually falling around the middle to end of the month. It’s a time when families who love the outdoors head to the Alps with snow on most slopes pretty much guaranteed. As regular readers will know,

How to pack like a pro

By Cindy McNaull on Jan 14, 2020 in Luggage, Travel Equipment

You’ve booked your trip and the count-down is on. It’s never too early think about what you’ll be packing and what luggage works best. Whether you are headed to some undiscovered Shangri-La in mist topped mountains, a luxury all-inclusive destination, or taking to the skies on a high octane business trip to must see world

Choose from two stunning new Tatonka backpacks (in either case, CORDURA has your back)

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2020 in Featured, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Packing for a trip that you hope will be the adventure of a lifetime? Well, anticipation is all part of the excitement. And the pack itself is going to be your constant companion, carrying every last thing you might need over the next few days, weeks or even months. Not just the essentials, but all

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas (US & Canada edition)

By Paul Johnson on Dec 18, 2019 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

Buying her the perfect Christmas gift isn’t always easy. But, if she has a love for travel, it can be a little bit easier. Here we’ve collated some top ideas from high end retailers that we hope gives you all the inspiration you need to find that elusive, perfect gift – from high performance jackets

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (US & Canada edition)

By Paul Johnson on Dec 18, 2019 in Accessories, Business Travel, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Can’t think want to buy him this Christmas? Don’t despair… help is at hand! With our gift guide for the festive season, you’ll find all manner of ideas of the man in your life who loves to travel – from the world’s leading drone which will allow him to capture the world in stunning detail

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas (UK & Europe edition)

By Paul Johnson on Dec 17, 2019 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

Find your travel companion the perfect gift this Christmas from this wonderful selection of luxury treats. The lead-up to Christmas can often be a stressful period but hopefully some of the ideas presented here will help to alleviate the perennial dilemma of what to buy. Whether she loves equisite jewellery or watches, or likes her

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (UK & Europe edition)

By Paul Johnson on Dec 16, 2019 in Accessories, Clothing, Gadgets, Luggage, Photography, Travel Equipment

The festive season is upon us which of course means the pressure is on to find the perfect gift. The task of Christmas gift-giving is not always an easy one – especially if he already seems to have everything – so we hope our list helps you out! From the world’s first 5TB hardware encrypted

Luxury travel treats: Farpoint Wheels 65, the PLIQO, Helly Hansen jacket and more

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2019 in Accessories, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

Whether you’re a backpacker or a business traveller, there’s something for you in our latest round-up of ‘luxury travel treats’. In this edition, we have some really versatile luggage – a rucksack that can be wheeled around and a revolutionary garment for those of you who travel on business – not to mention more great

7 top tips for hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland

By Ryan Connolly on Nov 14, 2019 in Arctic, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Photography, Polar Regions, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

Years of hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland with a strong background in science has given me the skill and understanding to know 100% of the time when it’s worth going out searching for them. Just kidding! It’s still incredibly difficult to predict, despite my acute knowledge of the forecasts. And just as difficult to

Top 5 books about the history of Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Oct 14, 2019 in Books, Europe, Regions, Spain, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Western Europe

Through books about Barcelona, you will be able to find out the secrets of the city that guides and review pages rarely tell you. The writers, enticed by the beauty of Catalonia´s capital, show the reader a new perspective about the city of Barcelona. Why not dedicate time to books about the city, in order

5 reasons to visit the Algarve this Autumn

By Paul Johnson on Sep 24, 2019 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Photography, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Autumn is a lovely time to visit the Algarve with temperatures typically 20-25 degrees Centigrade throughout September and October, with bright sunshine. Here, Algarve Tourism share with us a number of events going on this during this period to make your visit memorable. Algarve Nature Festival The annual Algarve Nature Fest will take place on

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