*Updated February 17, 2016* As a longtime traveller, I’ve developed a tried-and-true list of travel essentials for health and wellness over the years. My adventures bring me profound joy and meaning but that’s not to say they’re always easy (India comes to mind), so I always prepare for situations I know will test my limits […]
The Value of a Password Manager for Travel
I’m embarrassed to admit it: for years, my password manager for travel has been me. Until now, that is. After swearing I’d never put my online life at risk again by taking my passwords — scribbled on a piece of paper or typed in a precarious Excel spreadsheet — with me around the world, I […]
The J-Pillow: A Travel Pillow That Works
I’ve never understood the ubiquity of the U-shape travel pillow. It’s awkward, uncomfortable and hardly effective. Yet, I’ve (pointlessly) used it during my long distance travels for over 15 years simply because of its wide availability. Until now. The Travel Pillow Worth Switching To Enter the J-Pillow, an invention by former Virgin Atlantic flight attendant […]
The Ultimate Galapagos Packing List for a Cruise
At various points during my cruise through the Galapagos Islands, I was a pharmacy, bank lender, library and underwater photographer to fellow travellers. Of course, I was happy assist, but what would you do if you found yourself in a disappointing, aggravating or dreadful situation and no one could come to your aid? As prepared […]