01 Nov SafetyWing review: long term travel insurance for digital nomads

Accidents can happen, so it’s always important to have medical cover when traveling abroad. The last thing you want to do is find yourself injured or sick in a foreign country and lumbered with thousands of $ worth of medical bills. Travel styles have changed though. Once upon a time people used to take one or two week vacations; now we have a wave of digital nomads who are traveling the world long term. Myself included! Unfortunately most travel insurance and travel medical insurance policies haven’t caught up...

03 Oct Travelling and road safety – some helpful tips

We all know the basics of road safety: look both ways before crossing, always wear a seatbelt etc, but what about when you’re on the other side of the world? Technically, the same rules still apply but when the roads are congested, often treacherous and without order it can be difficult to know how to stay safe.  The last thing any backpacker wants is to have their travelling dream cut short and having to deal with the fall out of a crash, injuries and subsequently having to head...

25 Dec CHOOSING THE PERFECT SAFETY CAR SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD

One of the most crucial things you need to buy for your child is a good car safety seat. You may find yourself a bit confused when shopping around for the best one, especially if you’re a new parent. Even if you’re merely searching for a new seat to replace the infant car seat your child has outgrown, it will still feel like there are plenty of things you need to know. You also need to learn about car seat laws and which ones have been recalled. Fortunately,...

19 Dec Staying safe while travelling

Whether you stay close to home or you head far overseas, time spent traveling can really broaden your horizons and help you experience new things. While enjoying yourself and experiencing memorable new things is the main pull of a traveling holiday, it’s also important to keep your own safety and wellbeing in mind. That’s why we’ve put together a few tips on staying safe while traveling for you below. Travel insurance Travel insurance is one of the most important things that you should have whenever you go travelling....

22 Oct Love to travel on a whim? Keep these tips in mind.

You’ve loved last-minute travel since taking a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip with friends last summer. However, that initial journey wasn’t without its hiccups. Expensive airfares, scrambling for hotel rooms, and forgetting your toothbrush stick out in your mind. If you’re prone to impromptu flights-of-fancy, this post is for you. Take note of our tips below to make your next flash adventure a smooth one. Research all the direct routes that fly from your airport The less time you spend in transit, the better. Avoid long layovers by opting for...

21 Oct 3 Simple Tips To Ensure A Safe & Enjoyable Trip To Singapore

Every year, more than 18.5 million visitors flock to what can only be described as one of Asia’s foremost holiday destinations. Singapore may only be the size of your typical American city, but it is filled with countless gems just waiting to be discovered by visitors from all across the globe. While it’s impossible not to look forward to the thriving arts scene, plentiful shopping opportunities and spectacular natural beauty of Singapore, it’s also important not to forget about your safety while travelling. Although generally known to be a safe city,...

18 Oct How to Prepare for a Good Camping Trip

On vacation, many like to be away from the noise of people and seek only the sound of the wind and the song of the birds through a camp, either on the beach or on the mountains. But to do it as it should, it is necessary to be well equipped and for this it is necessary, not a group of things, but complete equipment, that is, a whole kit of items. Here is a complete list of what you should bring for your next camping trip.  Camping...

04 Sep How to Plan a Roadtrip with your Dog

So you’re hitting the open road! But what about your trusty companion? You can’t leave them behind!  Luckily, it’s getting easier to travel with your dog and bring him or her along for the adventure. If you prepare, that is.  It might sound easy to load up your four-legged friend and drive off for days. But, there are some things you will want to think about and prepare to make the trip enjoyable for all.  Thinking through all the pet travel essentials is just as important as your...

16 Jul 6 Simple Ways to Get Your Car Ready For a Summer Road Trip

A road trip is a classic, super fun and exciting vacation, but it can turn into a nightmare if your car breaks down on the road. If you run into car problems all of your plans and the schedule of the trip are disturbed.  So, to make sure that you keep cruising on the road smoothly instead of getting stuck on the side with a totaled car, you need to prepare yourself and your car for the long trip ahead. Here is a list of some of the...

27 Jun The Best Security Tips for the First Time Travelers

The world is too beautiful to die before capturing its beautiful colors. The idea of hitting the streets of far off places, exploring new destinations, and discovering hidden gems of the world is so exciting that more and more people are turning into travelers. But no matter how exciting traveling feels, the fear to face the unexpected in an unknown place is also very intimidating. You never know what you will end up facing when you are in an unknown place among people whose language, culture, and living...