Top 5 Traveler Gifts for 2015
It's that time of year again, and if you're a traveler like me or have a family member whose life is filled with wanderlust it can't be hard selecting a Christmas gift that will be fully appreciated. So here are [...]
Quick Holiday to New York
As most of you know, I was planning on spending this year traveling through South America. However the opportunity came up last week to fly over to New York for a couple of weeks, and I just couldn't pass it [...]
Surprise Galapagos Islands Cruise
Cruising the Galapagos Islands is a dream for many of us. Lazily sailing through the stunning blue waters, snorkeling with the sea life or hiking a volcano in the morning and returning to a prepared lunch on-board your cruise ship [...]
Frio Insulin Cooling Wallet Review
All diabetics know it's important to keep insulin as cool as possible. Last year whilst I was traveling I didn't use anything to keep my many vials of insulin cold other than common sense. I tried not to leave my [...]
Dealing with Gypsy Salesmen
As a tourist, in most countries you will stand out. Most of the time even if you think you’re blending in, chances are someone will have marked you as a tourist and therefore a target. As travellers we all know [...]
Black Friday Sales – Is it Worth the Hype?
Thanksgiving in the US is coming up in a few weeks, a perfect time to see friends and family members whilst eating pumpkin pie. The day after thanksgiving is Black Friday, a day that has become famous around the world [...]
3 Must Have Items to Survive the Jungle
If your planning an awesome adventure into the unknown (and really who isn't?) and you're thinking you'll end up in the jungle, there are a few things to be prepared for. The first is a lot of rain, the second [...]
Independence Day in Lima
I've been traveling through Peru for about a week now, entering the country from Ecuador and traveling along the coast through Mancora and Huacachina. Since entering Peru I've been watching the Independence Day preparations and celebrations ramp up as we [...]
Diabetes, long-haul flights and jet lag
Setting off on a long-haul flight to start an overseas adventure is so exciting. Sitting on planes for hours and dealing with jet lag once you land, not so much. But for those of us who are diabetics, having to [...]
Packing Today, New Continent Tomorrow
I leave for South America at 8am tomorrow morning and my life is in complete disarray. I haven't packed. I instead have stuff in 3 different rooms, in multiple piles that's kind of sorted but not really. I also think [...]