Egypt is a country on many people’s bucket lists or “I’d love to go there” lists. It truly is an epic place to visit. …But it’s definitely a place you want to be prepared for; aided with some background research and a strategic packing list. Get these in place and, once you’re there – armed…
My Egypt and The Nile Contiki
“Egypt? That’s a bit of a random/strange/out-there/dangerous place to be going!” – said numerous people before (and after) my trip. You see, when I was 11 years old my parents took me and my brother on a family holiday to the USA. One of the cities we visited was Las Vegas, and along the strip…
5 Important Things To Consider Before Travelling
I can’t believe it’s February already – and in less than 2 weeks I am off on my first overseas trip of the year… to Egypt! Pyramids, camels, and falafel, here we come. Now while I’m getting pretty excited about what I know is going to be an incredible (and very intrepid!) adventure – including…
Top 7 “Can’t Travel Without” Apps
There’s no doubt that smartphones have made our lives while traveling so much easier. And the constant arrival of new and useful apps for said smartphones, means there are so many ways to both enhance our travel experiences – and simplify them down! So here are 7 of my top apps that I just can’t…
The ULTIMATE Travel Packing List
Packing would have to be one of the most (if not the most) annoying things about travel (well, aside from picking which place you’re going to go!) 😉 It can be so frustrating. Sometimes we forget things, and sometimes we leave it until the very last minute. But if you’re anything like me, “organisation” is…
“Contiki Cough”: Pack to Prevent Travel Sickness
Contiki cough. Not the most glamorous topic to talk about. But hey, when you’re travelling it’s important to take as many preventative measures as possible to avoid getting sick while travelling… but to also prepare for the worst in the very possible case that you do. “But I hardly EVER get sick Chelsea. I’m so…
20 Travel Tips, Tricks & Must-Have Items
Packing – the pre-travel activity we love to hate, and hate to love. Long-haul flights – sure, the endless supply of movies and entertainment is cool, but 12+ hours squished like sardines beside strangers isn’t the most pleasant experience in the world, right? But lucky for you, I come prepared with a few travel tips…