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Friday 16 August 2019

August 16, 2019

7 Essential Items Every Female Solo Traveller Needs To Pack













Look at that girl travelling solo, I wish I could do the same! Isn’t this something that comes to your mind when a female solo traveller passes by you on the street? More than having the confidence that one needs when travelling solo, it is the perception towards the concept of travel that brings out the solo traveller in people. No one to ask, no one to listen to, just a free bird in the wild skies.

But, have you ever thought that though confidence is a nice weapon to possess, you need to have other essentials with you, just to be prepared for the worst. It is, after all, a cruel world out there. You never know what is in store for you. Do not worry, I don’t intend to scare you, I just wish to bring to your notice that one should be assured of one’s comfort and safety when travelling solo. So, here is a list of essentials that you must pack on your next trip. Let’s get started!

Backpack

You of course need to have a cool light backpack to keep all the stuff that I will be suggesting later in this blog. I am not talking about the main travel bag, but a small backpack other than that stores all the essentials you need with you to go out. Make sure you always pack a lightweight but spacious backpack, that does not give you a backache from the load. Tactical backpacks are great for these purposes. You can even carry them to hike, camping or any other outdoor adventure.

Sunscreen

Now this is every girl’s saviour, you just can’t miss to pack this. Whether you plan to go out on a sightseeing tour, a hike, biking or plan to relax on a beach, sunscreen is the only thing that is going to save you from getting tanned. More than that, you protect yourself from the harmful UV rays and sunburns.

Multi-tool

This is something that can come to your rescue in moments of crisis. Whether it is as simple as cutting fruit or as complex as tightening nuts and bolts, a multi-tool can be used for any and every purpose. It does justice to the name given to it. And, ladies, a multi tool can also be used as a weapon for self-defense when attacked by a pickpocket or a molester.

Pepper Spray

This is another essential that you need to have with you all the time, leave alone travelling. If you are planning to travel to ‘not so safe’ countries, you definitely got to pack this. Believe me when I say that you will probably never have to take it out of your bag but having it with you will give you another level of confidence altogether.

Battery Backup

We, millennials, like to use our phones a lot. Be it taking pictures, navigating routes, surfing the net or posting on social media, we are constantly on our phones. Even on a holiday. Yeah, that’s sad! Well, my point being, always keep a battery backup with you. You never know when your phone might get discharged, and even though you might be carrying a charger, you may not find a place to plug it in, like, during camping. And this is yet another method, for female travellers, to ensure safety while travelling.

First Aid

Always keep a first aid kit handy because you can not call 911 in all situations. At times when you can, help may arrive late. It’s also good to have some basic first aid knowledge or training, and if you do not already have, consider getting one before your next trip.

Scarf

Okay, so this may sound off the hook to you, but a scarf is a very useful item. How? Well, it has multiple uses too. You can use it on a chilly evening to wrap around yourself, you can use it to tie your hair, you can cover your face with it to protect yourself against tanning and you can use it for tying things in situations where you don’t find any other reliable material. A useful item to pack, right?
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Monday 12 August 2019

August 12, 2019

Christmas Gift Ideas For The Travel Lovers














We all have a family member or friend who adores travelling. Whether they’ve been backpacking across the globe on a gap year or are constantly jet setting on 5* luxury holidays, buying a gift for them at Christmas time can be tricky. Short of buying flights, there’s little else that comes to mind when thinking of gift ideas. Here’s some inspiration to make sure you put a real smile on their face with your surprise gifts this Christmas:

For the 5 Star Traveller

Looking stylish is top of the list when it comes to this traveller. From their airport attire to freshening up with top of the range beauty products on the plane, an expensive holiday enthusiast needs to look perfectly polished when travelling. Great gift ideas for her include expensive luggage, a monogrammed passport holder or designer sunglasses, ideal for finishing off the look. For him, be sure to treat him to mini aftershaves (under 100ml so he can take them on board) or a canvas travel holdall so he looks every inch the calm and cool traveller when relaxing in the departure lounge.monogrammed-passport-holder

The Student Traveller

Gifts for your cousin who has just returned from 3 months in Thailand can a be little less fancy. Cool stuff they’ll love like a scratch the world map for his bedroom wall or a nice photo frame for her favourite holiday pics can make great gifts. If they plan on travelling again, how about spending a little bit more and getting them a GoPro portable camera to take on their travels or, a moleskin journal so they can record their adventures each day to look back on in the future.
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Parents who are Always on Holiday

A popular thing for relatives to do when they retire is go travelling to all the places they never got a chance to visit whilst they were working. At Flight Store, you’ll find the perfect gifts for your parents who never seem to be in the country with an abundance of flight and travel themed gifts available, including everything from bottle openers to model planes. Other great gift ideas include a Kindle so they can read all their favourite novels easily whilst traveling or an iPod for listening to their favourite music whilst sunbathing.

With all this great gift idea inspiration to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to buying your loved ones Christmas gifts this year and be sure to be their favourite relative in no time.
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Thursday 8 August 2019

August 08, 2019

10 Reasons to Send Travel Postcards














Every trip is unique. Each experience is different. And beyond the technological advances, few experiences are as satisfying as sending postcards to your loved ones. This way you can make them part of all your trips. What are the main reasons for sending postcards? Below are some very good reasons why you should always bother preparing and sending postcards! With options such as Mixbook it’s possible to create your own photobooks or postcards and the Mixbook review prove that it’s really easy to use.

Reasons to send postcards

  1. A postcard is a very economic detail. That is, you can give great happiness to your friends and family for a low cost price.
  2. The process of sending a postcard is very exciting. From the moment you drop the postcard in the mailbox until the recipient receives it, makes for an exciting journey. That is, the postcard acquires its own history, its own itinerary.
  3. Not losing the old habits is a good formula to not end with traditions as beautiful and constructive as sending postcards.
  4. Postcards are like photographs of the most emblematic places of a destination. The difference is you have the possibility to customize the visual image through a message of your own or to prepare the postcard yourself.
  5. You do not need to buy envelopes to send the postcards. They will all arrive at their destination.
  6. The joy that recipients get when receiving a postcard is greater than when they receive a message from whatsapp or other online messaging. Quite simply, because a postcard is less routine and is something they can touch.
  7. In the stationery market, you will find a wide range of products to turn every trip into an unforgettable gift. Choose your favorite postcards with love.
  8. Surely some of your friends collect postcards. Or, some of your contacts may not be able to travel as much as you do. And through this little detail, you make those people feel a little closer to those movie destinations.
  9. There are fewer and fewer people who send letters to their friends. If you do not want to be one more in the middle of the mass then power the difference.
  10. Your recipients will be able to see the postcard once and a thousand times regardless of how much time passes. Those postcards that are historical in your life will be contextualized in a concrete time.
Write postcards because the happiness of a trip can be enjoyed in very different ways. The value of a postcard increases with time!
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Monday 5 August 2019

August 05, 2019

What to Do in New York When Traveling With Kids
















New York is a fun and exciting city with a whole host of activities for all kinds of visitors. With your partner, you may head out for a romantic cruise or a night on the town. But what do you do when you go with kids?
We’re here to help with some great ideas for families with kids of all ages. You won’t be wasting any more time pondering over what to do. Read on and see what’s on offer for adults and kids alike.

Going anywhere with children and trying to see as much of a city as possible can prove rather tricky. However, with an open-top bus, you get to take in the sunshine, enjoy all the sights and sounds that New York has to offer, and the kids will enjoy the ride too!
If you are with a bigger group, you can even look into bus rental NYC and plan a whole day out on it. You can travel luxuriously, and everyone will have fun. This can be a better option for kids if you’re in a group as you can start and stop when you like and have more control over what the itinerary holds.

Head to Broadway

There’s not a lot a child will enjoy more than seeing one of the spectacular shows that are on in broadway. You can often find lower-priced tickets for afternoon matinees, and there are usually some great options for all ages.
It can be a nice change in the middle of a vacation, and you’ll get to relax too while the kids enjoy the show.

Children’s Museum

In Manhattan, you’ll find the children’s museum. If the name doesn’t give you enough reason to go there, what’s inside will. There are a whole five floors of fun activities and things for them to see.
It’s well put together, and you can spend a whole day there without the kids getting bored. It’s a great mix of art and culture and is perfect for your little ones to get creative and start thinking. It’s best for those around six years old or under.

Central Park

This is one place that almost everyone who visits the city wants to go and visit. Not only is it the setting for a very famous and popular TV show, but it’s also a lovely place to go and enjoy a sit down while the children have fun playing in the park.

Natural History Museum

Another museum that kids will love, perhaps for those that are a little older. This museum is enormous and is sometimes too big to fit into one day. If you don’t have more than a day to visit it all, it’s a good idea to take a look at the floor plan and see which areas you want to see most.
A special something that is sometimes available is the Night at the Museum sleepovers for families. This can be a real treat and very exciting for kids. You do need to check when it’s on, though, as it can’t be done every day.

Empire State Building

This is another thing on everyone’s to-do list when in the big apple. Not only is it exciting for adults, but the kids will love it too. It’s a special feeling being able to see over the whole city, and children will remember it forever. An excellent activity for some family bonding and unique moments.

Bronx Zoo

If your children are animal lovers, and let’s face it, most are, the Bronx Zoo is a lovely family day out. They house an extensive range of animals that live in well-equipped habitats. The kids will love seeing all the different species and enjoy a ride on the tram or monorail to cut down a bit of walking time, too.

Go Out and Enjoy the City

New York is one of the most popular city destinations worldwide, and it’s no wonder why. There is so much to do with the family, and the kids will never get bored with the array of activities on offer.


Make sure to include a variety of different types of tours so they stay entertained and interested, and you’ll all enjoy the vacation equally. So, get out there and explore the big apple and all it has to offer you.
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Thursday 1 August 2019

August 01, 2019

Tips On Traveling With Babies














The idea of traveling with a child especially toddlers can be frightening. The stress of preparing for your trip alongside considering your baby stressing you are out during your trip. This can be quite overwhelming especially for families with two or more kids. Here are some helpful tips that will make your trip stress free.

  • Preparing your baby’s passport: Making available your baby’s passport can be less stressful since they are children. You can make their passport and birth certificate available. You can take a passport of your baby with a passport app on your phone. You can also order your birth certificate online. All you have to do is fill the application and provide all the details needed.
  • Packing for your baby: You must pack all that your baby will need during the trip. You can double pack just to be sure. Most people believe that while traveling kids require a lot of items. You must pack just what is essential for the trip. Here are a few things you can double-check. The formula, diaper, bottles, baby food, snacks, and some cloth change.
  • Book a direct flight or one with a long leg over: If you must travel with a connecting flight you should book one with a long leg over. So you and your baby can change and even eat a non-plane meal.
  • Make use of pre-boarding: This is quite the best option for parents with babies. You can take advantage of this to buckle your child and relax before passengers steps into the plane.
  • Dress your baby in comfortable wear: This is very necessary for your baby. For your baby to be comfortable you must doll him up in a comfy outfit. Avoid overdressing your child.
  • Buckle your baby properly: Most babies would love their freedom or cling to their parents. Which is why you need to ensure that your baby is safely tucked in for your trip. When changing during long flight your baby might want to enjoy his freedom. You have to restrain your baby to keep him safe during the flight.
  • Protect the ears of your baby during your flights: The noise when the flight takes off or lands can be very uncomfortable for babies and toddlers. So you must cover the ears of your baby to reduce the noise being produced by the flight. You can make use of plastic earplugs to reduce the pain for your baby. Some flights provide you with earplugs sometimes, so you can make inquiries to be certain. If your baby is sensitive you have to make provision for the earplugs.
  • Keep your baby distracted during your flight: You can make use of your baby’s toys to keep your baby distracted and happy during the flight. When your baby is happy during the flight the chances of you being stressed out is lessened.
  • Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is fast and efficient succor for most babies. You can always rely on breastfeeding to soothe your baby during the flight.
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