One of the main things that needs to go in your suitcase is a good pair of trousers. If you are a man you’ll need one pair to get you to the airport or train station, if a woman you may opt for a dress or skirt. Either way you will pack a few extra … Read more
When it comes to hiking, there are three types of boots you need to consider: lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight. Depending on the weight, they provide more or less ankle stability and foot support. What’s paramount is that the boot fits. It should hug your foot comfortably, with wiggle room for your toes. Try them on … Read more
Is it possible to go on holiday without your mobile phone? Photo: Nicole Michalou Never before have we relied on technology and gadgets to make our holidays that much more comfortable. From the mobile phone to the tablet, these have now become the new essentials that we pack into our hand luggage or bags. We need … Read more
It’s time to go on holiday and that suitcase stuck on top of your wardrobe looks too tired to make the trip. The lock is broken, it’s badly scoffed, and it needs to be confined to the Jurassic Park of suitcases. So now you go on Amazon and all the other sites where you can … Read more
When you are travelling the first thing that you may be asked for at the airport is ‘Can I see your passport? Have you got a boarding pass?’ That’s when you start fumbling through your pockets, trying to remember where you put the stuff, praying that you have not left it on your dining table … Read more
Luggage straps can provide you with some peace of mind when travelling. They help keep your suitcase closed and secure, so you don’t have to worry about losing anything. From my experience, I always use luggage straps as they work as an extra safety measure in case of a broken zipper. Zippers can often let … Read more
When you get to a certain age hair starts to protrude from places you don’t want it to. You are losing it on top, but it seems to grow where you don’t need it. The short answer to keeping your nose clean on holiday is to get a stainless steel nose hair trimmer. The one … Read more
If you are going on a long vacation, say two weeks, you will need an extra large holiday suitcase. Not only will you need more clothes, but literally more of everything else. And a good sturdy hard suitcase will protect important items such as your camera, and anything fragile that might risk being broken. For … Read more
There have been times when I have had to go back to the hotel because I forgot my beach hat. The question keeps coming up, ‘What should I wear to the beach today?’ It’s okay having an umbrella, but you can’t cart it around with you long distance – not the cumbersome one I have … Read more
The best way for a an older person to carry items is to use a backpack, as that allows them to distribute whatever they are carrying evenly. So let’s find the best backpack for senior out now. In general, lightweight backpacks are recommended for senior citizens, but for those more adventurous, a loaded backpack should … Read more