If you travel a lot then you’ve probably got the entire packing and preparation thing down to a fine art. But even if you think you’re good at packing you will still find yourself forgetting things. I’ve opened my suitcase more than once to discover that I’ve forgotten business cards, clothes and a whole range […]
Avoiding Crazy Data Charges While Travelling
One of the bigger challenges when you’re travelling overseas are data charges. While you might be able to access wifi in your hotel and in some coffee shops and restaurants, it’s not a “given” that you’ll have access to free (or affordable) wifi when you’re on the road. (I’ve found at times that even though […]
Avoiding Some Silly Hotel Extras
When you’re “on the road” you end up living out of a suitcase a lot of the time. And it’s often far too easy to “take advantage” of the “extras” that many hotels offer. Unless the “extras” are free you are going to be paying through the nose for the “convenience”. Case in point – […]
Travel Gadget: Aeropress Coffee Maker
Most hotels offer some form of coffee making facilities in their bedrooms. Unfortunately, however, there is very little consistency in what’s available. If you’re extremely lucky you’ll get a Nespresso machine or a Keurig machine. Most of the time, though, you’ll be lucky if you get instant coffee. If you spend a lot of time […]
Dealing With Jet Lag
Jet lag. If you are a frequent traveller you’ve probably had it at some point. For those of us who travel internationally on a regular basis jet lag is a constant problem. Essentially “jet lag” occurs when you travel across multiple timezones. So if you are based in London and you travel to Los Angeles […]