One of London's most recognizable and popular attractions is the London Eye. This enormous observation wheel has been providing visitors with wonderful views across London since the turn of the millennium, and is just as popular today as it was then. In fact, it is one of the UK's most popular paid attractions. We've ridden the London Eye a number of times on various … [Read more...]
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2 Days in Milan – The Perfect Milan Itinerary + Tips
Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome and the capital of Lombardy. It's well known as being the home of high-end Italian fashion designers, and many people come to Milan just for the shopping. However, there is lots more to do in Milan than shop. The city has spectacular artworks, including one of the most famous murals in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci's The … [Read more...]
The Best Water Filters for Travel 2022 + Everything You Need to Know
If you are planning a trip or outdoor adventure to a destination where the local water might not be safe for drinking, you might be considering packing a water filter. This might be a backcountry camping trip, a hiking trip, or a trip overseas where you aren't sure if the tap water is safe to drink. Whatever the reason that you are thinking about packing a water filter, this … [Read more...]
VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour Review – Is It Worth It?
A visit to the Vatican, specifically the Vatican Museums, is a popular activity for visitors to Rome, and for good reason. These museums, opened over 500 years ago, showcase the massive collection of treasures that the Catholic Church has gathered over the centuries. These range from ancient marble statues to Egyptian mummies to modern art paintings, and everything in … [Read more...]
14 Things to do in Entebbe Uganda
If you're heading to Uganda, there's a high probability you'll fly into the international airport in Entebbe. Whilst many visitors head straight out on a safari or gorilla trek, we think there are plenty of things to do in Entebbe to make it worth spending at least a day or two of your trip. We've spent a number of days exploring the attractions of the Entebbe area, and … [Read more...]
Best Monitor for Photo Editing 2022 + What to Look For
In my opinion as a photographer, one of the best upgrades you can make to your photo editing workflow is a large high-quality monitor. Even if you primarily do your photo editing on a laptop, an external monitor for use when you are not on the move can be a great investment. It'll give you a larger screen to work with and make the editing process easier and more … [Read more...]
How to Get Safe Drinking Water When Traveling
If you are planning a trip, you might be wondering how to ensure access to safe drinking water on your travels. For example, you might be planning a backcountry camping trip, a hiking trip, or a trip overseas where you aren't sure if the tap water is safe to drink. Whatever the reason, access to safe drinking water is critically important to your well-being and health. … [Read more...]
Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – A Complete Guide
Are you planning a trip to go chimpanzee trekking in Uganda? Or perhaps you are just generally interested in learning what a chimpanzee trekking experience is like. Whichever it is, we think this guide will help you. We've put it together based on our experience trekking to see chimpanzees in Uganda. Along with gorilla trekking, chimp trekking is a popular activity with … [Read more...]
2 Days in Barcelona: The Ultimate 2 Day Barcelona Itinerary with Tips and Map
If you're planning on spending 2 days in Barcelona, perhaps over a weekend, then we've put together this itinerary to help you plan your perfect visit. Barcelona is a city that Jess and I have visited many times. There is so much to see and do, certainly more than would fit into two days. However, with careful planning, you can definitely see a lot of the city and many of … [Read more...]
AeroPress Review: Reviewing the AeroPress and AeroPress Go Coffee Makers for Travel
We love to travel, and we also love coffee. Whilst these two often go hand in hand, there are occasions when a good tasting cup of coffee is difficult to find, not available, or is really expensive. For example, you might be staying in a hotel or B&B that only offers instant coffee or makes bad tasting coffee. You might be out camping, hiking, or staying in more remote … [Read more...]