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.
When I was at school, the cool way to carry a backpack was slung over one shoulder, straps hanging loose and pretending you didn’t want to be there. Not much has probably changed on that front, but over the years I’ve had to shrug that habit off and figure out […]
When heading off on your adventures you want to make that trip memorable for all the right reasons. It’s about enjoying great experiences, meeting great people, and seeing intriguing things. A little bit of forethought and planning goes a long way in keeping things positive and avoiding becoming a tale […]
Easter weekend presents a unique chance for many people to have an extra long weekend away somewhere new. Because celebrations traditionally go for four days, or even more in some parts of the world, you have a little extra time to pick somewhere you have to travel to, yet still […]
Most people take a carry-on bag with them on the flight, whether going for business or pleasure. Some take a laptop backpack, some have wheels, some are big, some are tiny. But what is the perfect sized carry-on bag? At the end of the day, it really comes down to […]
Traveling is one of the greatest things a person can do. It gives you experiences outside your everyday, can help build deeper connections with others and yourself, and is simply a whole lot of fun. However, done poorly, travel can negatively impact the world you set out to enjoy in […]
More and more people are traveling solo these days. This is especially true of women, who are more empowered than ever to step out on their own and see the world. Solo travel has a lot of perks: you’re more likely to meet new people, you’re not restricted by anyone […]
The Venturesafe G2 collection of bags has been among Pacsafe’s best selling anti-theft backpacks for years. Their versatile nature means they’ve been the go-to bag for lots of people when it comes to adapting between everyday use and all day adventures. So what happens when you want to redefine those […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year we asked some of the most inspiring female travelers we know about empowering other women to travel. What their own mindset is and how to step outside your own comfort zone and do something extraordinary. There’s Kristin Addis, one of the world’s leading […]
Going on a day trip is plenty of fun. You could be walking a new coastline, cruising through a city, or even heading out off the beaten track. What you take can make or break the day as well. You want to make sure you’ve got the supplies to keep […]
There’s a lot of advice out there that says rolling clothes is the best way fit more in your suitcase. But is rolling clothes really the best way to pack? While fitting more in is one factor, there’s also organization so you can find things more easily, maintaining clothes that […]