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Welcome to my Travel Tip Series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, anytime of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. As simple as I may be the best tip is to take notes and photos . You may think you'll remember when you get home you and shouldn't have to remember it. This doesn't have to be a typical pen and paper situation, use the notes or reminder app on your smart phone instead. I prefer the journal way, there's something about handwritten journalling.  The same goes for photos- you can never take enough. If you feel as though you should take a photo no matter what silly reason, then do. Better then getting home and wishing you had taken more photos. Unfortunate as it is, be careful of your money and where you keep it on you. This is so important , more so if you're in third war countries or low social economic areas. Europe for example has pickpocketsers that'll slash the bottom of a ...

Welcome to my Travel Tip Series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, any time of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. Holidays with international travelling especially across timezones will encounter this. Jet lag is a temporary internal body clock disruption and generally takes 3-4 days to overcome. Now I've never experienced this but I will in June in my first solo holiday where the the difference is 13 hours behind home time. From what I've heard jet lag is killer and ruins the first few days of the trip. So I want to avoid this effect as much as possible and took a visit to my local doctor for help where I was able to pick up some pamphlets too. Symptoms of jet lag include; fatigue, insomnia (not able to get to sleep or enough sleep), dehydration, anxiety, headache, dizziness (from dehydration), nausea, irritability, bowel problems (diarrhoea or constipation), sweating and possibly memory loss. Whil...

Welcome to my Travel Tips series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, anytime of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. Packing may be as simple as chucking everything into a suitcase. However this isn't won't be efficient for you in the long run. While it's not a science to it, there is defiantly more effective ways to pack depending on what you're after. Fold This is simply folding your clothes as you would to put them away at home. You can separate the bottoms from bottoms from long sleeved items etc. Roll Take a item of clothing and fold in half to create an square face. Starting from the smallest side, roll the item. These can then be placed into your suitcase. This is the most effective method as it takes up less space in as compared to the other two methods. Great for non wrinkle prone items. Bundle This involves layering clothes face down at alternative 180 degrees to each other. Working ...

Welcome to my Travel Tips series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, any time of the year, on any budget for any length of time away on holiday. I love making lists, being organised and a bit of a freak searching for the best and ultimate way to pack for flights. Packing is one of the trickiest and most time consuming aspects about travelling. Most people over pack or forget to bring half the stuff they need which leads to over packing on the next trip. A lot of airlines these days charge you to check a suitcase into the hold which can get expensive. Some people, including the experienced travellers, can fit  all  their belongings into their carry on bag, not having to worry about it being lost. That is amazing but not viable for all of us. It's not as simple as packing the things you use on a daily basis. The most important key is to only pack the essentials . Yes what's essential to you is different to the next guy. A good way to l...

Welcome to my Travel Tips series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, any time of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. This post does go in hand with Packing Tips, Jet Lag and the Universal Carry On Bag posts. However this is more of things to consider for your carry on. A carry on bag, do you even need one? Whether you've travelled as a kid, having mum pack your bag for you or to never have flown in your life at all, it may not be as straightforward as it seems. A lot of airlines these days charge you to check a suitcase into the hold which can get expensive. Fitting  all  your belongings into a carry on bag and you won't have to worry about it being lost. So here's some ideas to get the most out of what you can bring on the plane. The basics - I.D, money, copies of travel documents and an antibacterial agent. I consider these the bare minimum for any type and duration of travel. The rest is ...

Welcome to my Travel Tips series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, any time of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. The bare minimal. The items that no matter where you're going or how long for these are what you take. Of course depending if you're travelling interstate or not then some of these items can be removed but shouldn't be forgotten. Universal Carry On Bag ID and passport Various forms of money; cash and credit cards Travel documents; accommodation confirmation, insurance, itinerary Hand sanitizer or wet wipes These might the items that are in your handbag that you use everyday so it might be simple as taking this on the plane with you as your carry on and adding your flight ticket. Everyone has these, no matter who they are or what they do. The few additional items I think will be the beneficial to anyone is; deodorant, lip balm and toothbrush & paste. They all go a long way...

Welcome to my Travel Tip Series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, any time of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. I'd admit it seems 'odd' that there is wrong outfit to wear travelling, but you'll be surprised at what some people wear. Some dress as though they are walking down the runway of a fashion parade whilst others in Ugg boots as though they are ready for bed!! My first tip is to consider the weather and your plans when you arrive at your destination . A lightweight cardian is easier to translate into the opposite weather and to transport around compared to a jacket and will be sufficient for the short time not indoors. Whether you are flying for 8 hours or taking a 3 hour road trip the important key is comfort . Wear clothes that are comfortable and aren't restricting. This can be done in layers. Cardigan over long sleeve shirt over singlet with a scarf using your more stylish pi...

Welcome to my Travel Tip Series. I wanted to create a series of tips and ideas that'll suit anyone, anytime of the year, on any budget, for any length of time away on holiday. The biggest tip I can give is do your  research of your destination . We're lucky to live in a time with internet to source information and not have to rely on the books and promotional booklets at travel agencies. You can book your own holiday, read up on reviews on everything from airlines to hostels. Research customs, culture, laws and currency. This also includes, tipping etiquette of your destination,  time zone, visa requirements, best things to eat, do and see, level of personal safety to be exercised, best items to pack and airline liquid/gel/aerosol restrictions. This might have been something you have stumbled upon when you were choosing a place to go. The more knowledgable you are, the better your experience. Make sure of your safety . Depending on where your travelling but tra...