What are your top tips for long haul flights? I frequently get asked this question by friends, relatives and readers. It’s time I answer it here. Let’s face it: long haul flights are not fun – at least, not my idea of fun. Tight seats; poor quality food; tiny, crumped and at times dirty bathrooms; … Read more
This list of travel essentials for women includes all the items that a girl shouldn’t travel without. It took me years of traveling and carrying heavy backpacks to master the art of packing – and even more so the art of packing light. I always ended up packing too much and bringing stuff that I’d … Read more
This hiking packing list for a long distance trek has everything you need to take with you to make the most of your trip. If you are planning on embarking on a long-distance trek and are unsure what you pack, you are in the right place. I have done many long distance hikes and I … Read more
This list of backpacking essentials includes all the items that should never be missing in your backpack. You’re all ready for your big backpacking trip. You’ve been dreaming of this for years. You got your flights. You have thought about a rough itinerary. You booked a place to stay for the first few nights. You’ve … Read more
If you are traveling – whether long or short term – there are some things you can’t do without. Discover what are the items that you need to include in your packing list. Packing efficiently for a trip – whether a long or short one – is easier said than done. Until a few years … Read more
Packing light is an art, and you can master it too. Not long ago, my friend picked me up from the airport. As soon as I got into her car, she marveled at the size of my luggage. I had been away for three weeks and traveled carry-on only. An avid traveler herself, my friend … Read more
Hiking the Jordan Trail is an incredible experience, even more so if you walk the Dana to Petra trek. If you love hiking, enjoy physical fatigue, puffing, sweating, and even cursing until you reach the final point of a hike, you will enjoy hiking the Jordan Trail. The Dana to Petra trek is no walk … Read more
You absolutely must visit Petra during a trip to Jordan. Most of people in my generation dream to visit Petra since having watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at the cinema. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra is absolutely massive, and although you may think that you can simply show up and wander around … Read more