Not started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t fret, I’ve got you covered with these 12 quirky, fun and even essential little gifts for travellers that you can give your friends and loved ones this Christmas. There are so many reasons why I want every single one of them but the biggest over-arching reason is how much … Continue Reading
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2014 and welcome in a New Year! The celebration of a new year has been celebrated for millennia and is steeped in tradition, culture and heritage (both old and new) all across our planet. Wherever you are from, or whatever you call it, New Year’s Eve, St. Sylvester’s … Continue Reading
There are so many reasons why people travel; business, pleasure, adventure! The list goes on and on but perhaps something that’s not always thought about is how travel makes you happy. Yes, yes, we know that travel generally makes you happy but it’s usual happiness in that unarticulated, inexplicable, carefree way where you feel happy … Continue Reading
I’m a big fan of pies! I don’t remember a pie I’ve ever said no to. Lately, I’ve been house hunting and spending ages looking at amazing homes on the internet and so to distract myself (intentionally or otherwise) my mind keep turning to pies. This is nothing new – I have my mind on … Continue Reading
Swiftly following on from the Winter travel look for the lasses, we’ve got a winter travel look (and how to get them) for the lads. You know how this works already. Carry on to see the looks and how to get them… LOOK 1 (Similar sunglasses here, jackets here and here, shoes here, shirts here … Continue Reading
Being a sucker for a beautifully designed home, it was pretty obvious that I would not only be taken with Jeff Sheldon‘s home working space but that I would have to share it with you all! What do you reckon folks? Pretty sweet isn’t it?
Winter time is one of my favourite times to travel. I’m a huge fan of holidays that are chock-a-block with sunshine (who isn’t?) but Winter holidays can be as exciting as summer holidays, especially when planned properly and stay nice and cosy! Not sure how? Well make sure you pack these with you when you … Continue Reading
I’m one of those people who genuinely gets over-excited whenever I see a place on TV that I’ve seen in person. It doesn’t even matter where it is, as long as I recognise it (or indeed even if I have no idea and someone reminds me that I’ve seen it) I can be found almost … Continue Reading
Yup! It’s that time of the week/month again! New Video Time! Our YouTube Channel has just been updated with THE FULL VIDEO of our time in the Basque Country. Complete with (awkward) voice-over by me! Check it out and let me know what you think.
“Where???” you ask. Palawan is a set of islands in the Philippines that can easily and rather justifiably be described as one of the most naturally beautiful places you can ever visit. Well, this made us book some flights and get ourselves over here for a little exploring; and we loved it. Whilst it’s a … Continue Reading
Following the release of the Hand Luggage App for Android Phones, we’re pleased to announce that The Hand Luggage Only app is now available for download for iPhones! (Whoop! Whoop!!!)
**Competitons now closed** Seeing as I can’t give you all you need to travel the world for free, here’s the next best thing! Hopefully one (or perhaps even all) will help you travel (at least, part of) the world for free! 1.) Fancy an all expenses paid road trip to Alaska (worth £4,000)? 2.) Or … Continue Reading
1.) Paris was originally a Roman city called “Lutetia” 2.) Spain is the largest producer of Bananas in Europe 3.) Portugal is the oldest country in Europe 4.) ‘Big Ben’ is not the name of the famous clock tower at London’s Houses of Parliament The tower itself is called the Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is … Continue Reading
Some of the best destinations to visit sometimes are those places that are so far away that very few people have ever thought to venture to. One of the biggest attractions in getting off the grid to these remote destinations is that you can visit them with very few preconceived notions of what they’re like,e … Continue Reading
