Articles written by: Tim Hawken

Tim Hawken is an Australian writer who enjoys surfing, Indian food, and romantic midnight strolls to the beer fridge. Find out about his weird world by checking out his website at timhawken.com, or following him on Twitter.

An Inside Look At The Pacsafe Unbox Therapy Collaboration

An Inside Look At The Pacsafe Unbox Therapy Collaboration

Tech commentator Lewis Hilsenteger has millions of subscribers to his Youtube Channel Unbox Therapy. So, it was a big deal when he said he’d discovered ‘the perfect laptop & gadget bag’ in Pacsafe’s Anti-Theft Z400 Brief. The video review of the bag went viral, getting over 3 million views and […]

How Product Collaborations Happen

How Product Collaborations Happen

The old saying goes that if you want to get better, you should try to work with the best people. That’s because when you collaborate with new personalities, you expand your horizons, encounter new ideas, and experiment with alternatives you’re yet to discover. The parallel between this and travel is […]

Rick Steve’s Advice To Outsmart Pickpockets

Rick Steve’s Advice To Outsmart Pickpockets

Rick Steves is a world-famous travel show host with over 4000 travel days under his belt in Europe alone. Until recently, he’d never had any issues with theft while traveling. That really is how things are most of the time. But, that changed recently during a trip to Paris when Steve was pickpocketed. […]

Travel Security Tips – With Award-Winning Agent Chelsea Muscroft

Travel Security Tips – With Award-Winning Agent Chelsea Muscroft

Chelsea Muscroft is an award-winning travel agent who helps people explore the world. From corporate clients to barefoot nomads, families and luxury travelers, she not only helps them book their travel plans, but gives expert advice on how to get the most of their travels. After over a decade in […]

What Can You Fit Your Bag? A Backpack Sizing Guide

What Can You Fit Your Bag? A Backpack Sizing Guide

It’s often hard to know what you can fit in a certain sized backpack, especially if you’re buying online. While liter capacity guidelines give a rough indication, how does that translate into real-life stuff? And, how big is 24 liters anyway? To help out, we’ve put together a backpack sizing […]

Designing Anti-Theft Bags For Women – With Jeannie Wong

Designing Anti-Theft Bags For Women – With Jeannie Wong

Jeannie Wong is no stranger to designing anti-theft bags for women. She has been the design lead on Pacsafe’s bestselling Citysafe Collection, the classic Stylesafe Collection and the soon-to-be-released Cruise Collection. Prior to working at Pacsafe, Jeannie also spent a few years designing fashion bags. The experience helped her understand […]

Turning Plastic Bottles Into The Best Anti-Theft Bags

Turning Plastic Bottles Into The Best Anti-Theft Bags

Turning Plastic Bottles Into The Best Anti-Theft Bags Cities are where most adventures begin. They’re home to the busiest airports and are full of culture and amazing experiences in their own right.  Cities are also where most of the world’s plastic waste comes from.  As part of our mission to […]

World’s Best Eco Resorts

World’s Best Eco Resorts

Traveling sustainably is at front of mind for many adventurers these days. Passion to see the world is deeply linked with a desire to see the planet stay beautiful for many generations to come. There are many ways to achieve sustainable travels too – from reducing plastic waste on your trip, […]

5 Summer Escapes That Will Change Your Life

5 Summer Escapes That Will Change Your Life

Travel is all about doing new things, expanding your perspective and coming back a changed person. And, there’s no better time to get away than summer. The weather is great, everyone is in relax mode and festivals are popping off all over. For those in the Northern Hemisphere thinking about […]

What Makes A Gold-Winning Anti-Theft Bag?

What Makes A Gold-Winning Anti-Theft Bag?

What Makes A Gold-Winning Anti-Theft Bag? When the Pacsafe team started designing the new ECONYL Collection, there was a definite buzz around the office. We knew we were onto something special. The series combined the three things we most represent – traveling, creating the best anti-theft technology, and doing things […]