There was an audible sigh of relief when we arrived at our Paris hotel after a long trip from Australia and my portable wifi was waiting for me. Staying connected while travelling is so important for us and Hippocketwifi (or the Hippo), a Europe portable wifi device became our new favourite gadget during our trip…
Travel Hacks
What to Pack For Travel With a Baby
Once upon a time, I used to traverse the globe with a backpack strapped to my back, and a daypack on my front. I travelled the world for a year, living out of those two bags. That was almost 20 years ago and I can’t begin to tell you how times have changed. I have…
Photography Equipment for Beginners: Choosing the Best Travel Camera
Being a photographer and running a website on photography and photography equipment, I come across a lot of camera gear. I also travel a lot, both with my family and professionally. Most recently, we mixed work with pleasure, with a family world-tour guided by the countries I had wedding shoots in; the UK, Sweden and Canada. As well as…
Luxury on a Budget: How to Plan a 5 Star Holiday for Less
The term luxury travel can conjure up images of overwater bungalows, private beach clubs and Michelin Star meals. For many, that’s a reality well beyond their financial reach. As luxury travel writers we are constantly balancing our roles as guests, clients and travel hackers. Over the years, we have found some powerful ways to achieve luxury on a…
