DISCONTINUED LINE The Vango Freedom has now been discontinued by Vango and replaced by the Vango Quest 65 This week we’re looking at the Vango Freedom 60+20 travel backpack in purple, giving you our thoughts on the popular travel pack from leading outdoor brand Vango! First and foremost, it’s probably worth mentioning that the Freedom […]
Mosquitoes present a whole host of problems for travellers, from painful and itchy bites to much more serious, life-threatening diseases. So whether you’re visiting a country with a high risk of Malaria or often find yourself the main course on an insect’s menu, ensuring you have taken steps to prevent bites and insect-borne disease is essential to keeping […]
It’s well known that travellers need to keep the size and weight of their gear to a minimum, so compact and lightweight gear is the key to ensuring you can fit everything inside your rucksack or backpack! If you’re taking a sleeping bag with you, don’t fall into the trap of taking a standard sleeping […]
From bouts of Delhi Belly to painful and itchy mosquito bites, there are a number of risks to your health when you’re travelling around the world. By following some of our simple tips and advice, you should be able to ward off uncomfortable situations or more serious health problems during your gap year! When travelling […]
Choosing the right bag for your gap year is essential to avoiding discomfort during your trip and with a number of options on the travel market, you can easily find a pack that is suitable for your requirements. But where do you start when it comes to selecting the travel backpack that will accompany you […]
This is a guest post by student, Ben Fisher. Inter-rail seems like a rite of passage for anyone who likes to travel, and it seems like most students have spent at least a few weeks exploring the finer parts of Europe by rail, either on a gap year or in the summer break. It’s easy […]
Travelling the world can be an extremely daunting notion for women, especially if you’re doing it solo. Our guide to keeping safe when travelling should help prepare you for your adventure and hopefully silence some of those concerned and niggling voices in your head! General Tips & Etiquette First and foremost, you should always research your destination […]
When you’re living out of a backpack for several months, you need to ensure that you have all the essentials stashed away, without going overboard and packing everything but the kitchen sink! While you need to minimise on the amount of gear and clothing you pack, having certain items with you is essential. We’ve put […]
It is often difficult to know what to load into your backpack when travelling to a destination where the climate and culture are vastly different to your own. It can be tempting to ram all kinds of everything in ‘just in case’. What if I can’t get proper toothpaste there? What about insect repellent/sun protection/first […]
Mass tourism damages the environment and the local culture. Flocks of tourists descend on concrete resorts where the local culture has been squeezed out, staying in huge hotels or apartment blocks that have little consideration for their impact on the environment. Responsible tourism, on the other hand, operates on a much smaller scale, and aims […]