If you see yourself as a bit of an adventure junkie, you’ll probably plan on taking part in some more adventurous activities during your gap year that take you off the beaten track. If this is the case, you’ll need to ensure that you have all the essential equipment for these activities, whether you’re trekking […]
They may not be the trendiest travel accessory, but money belts really are a traveller’s best friend. Especially if you’re travelling to pick-pocket hot spots. With so many different styles of money belt available, it can be hard to know which one to buy, so we’ve put together a list of 5 of the best […]
Part of being a traveller is packing like a traveller. The newbies to the scene are often easy to spot – bent in half by their enormous backpacks as they drag along another bag or two. At the other end of the scale is the guy who is carrying one small duffel bag and is […]
Backpacking means travelling light, so there really isn’t room to pack all your toiletries & hygiene accessories from home when you’re heading off on your gap year! What if you’re unable to find shampoo and shower gel when you reach your destination? This is unlikely in most countries, but in remote areas you certainly won’t find […]
When you’re shopping for gap year travel gear you will probably come across a few products and think…”what’s the point in that?!” For some products you’re probably right in thinking they’d serve no purpose during your trip and would end up being a waste of your limited travel budget, but we’re here to explain the practicality […]
Over the last year or so, water purification devices such as bottles, inline filters and portable filter straws have grown in popularity, with many travellers now opting to buy a water purification device instead of chemical treatments such as Chlorine tablets and Chlorine Dioxide drops. It can be easy to dismiss water purification devices because of […]
Once you’ve chosen the travel backpack you want to take with you on your gap year, you may want to consider buying some accessories to accompany it. From security products such as locks to keep it safe and secure through to covers to keep your backpack dry in the outdoors and damage-free during flights, backpack accessories can […]
When you’re travelling around the world you’ll often find yourself sharing a dorm room with more than just backpackers. Yes, we’re talking about a room mate of the insect variety…the pesky bed bug! Renowned for it’s presence in hostel mattresses, these little critters can cause you pain and discomfort while you’re staying in hostels and other budget accommodation. What Do Bed Bugs […]
When it comes to buying all the essential items for your trip, you may think that a sleeping bag liner is overkill…but these little beauties aren’t purely used as a removable lining for your sleeping bag, and there are a number of reasons why you should consider buying a sleeping bag liner for your gap […]
We’ve all been there, cramming our bags to the brim and sitting on top of it while a travel buddy desperately tries to close the zip, but there are a few ways to avoid this common scenario! Of course there are the usual tips of “don’t pack as much” and “roll your clothes, instead of folding […]