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How to Get Your Project Bike Finally Ready For Adventure: 3 Key Steps

July 9, 2021 by My Travel Backpack

Taking on a project bike is a fantastic idea. Once your custom bike is finished, you can transform any simple road trip into an adventure. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying local for your travels or going further afield, your bike will be your best companion. Unfortunately, more often than not, the project eventually trickles to a halt. It’s easy to run out of time, money, or ideas. Sometimes the project ends before it can even begin, as you can’t find the perfect bike to build up from. So, let’s make sure that your dream bike becomes a reality. 1. …

4 Tips on How To Make Your Travels and Vacations More Enjoyable

May 28, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

There is no joy in a vacation without the proper framework and structure for having fun. You need to ensure that your vacation has all the elements of fun before setting out. It would help if you maximised every opportunity to grow while having fun. Regardless of the destination, there is always something new that will fascinate you or get you thinking from a different perspective. It is in these moments that you get to reminisce about the good times you had. Therefore, you should focus your attention on creating these memories and moments to give your vacation meaning. Here …

What you Need to go Backpacking

March 4, 2021 by Bonnie Rush

Backpacking is the perfect way to hit an adventure trail with only the quintessential necessities on your back. With backpacking, you can go hiking or camping, allowing you to broaden your horizons in new environments to enjoy a more immersive and richer outdoor experience. Backpacking requires you to be thoughtful about what to carry by establishing how long you will be going on your trip and how remote the area is. Below is a checklist of all the requirements when going backpacking. Essential clothing Backpacking doesn’t require a lot of special clothing. To ensure you are comfortable and flexible, carry …

Survival in a Bag: Assembling Your Bug Out Bag

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Bug out bags go by different names: 72-hour bag, Go Kit, Bail Bag, Go Bag — but they all mean the same thing: a survival kit that will help you endure 72 hours in the wild or after evacuating your home from an emergency or a natural disaster. Bug out bags are meant to be deployed ASAP, so prepare them ahead of time. They are, however, only meant for short-term survival, so they should be lightweight and small enough to be carried in a backpack. Although it’s tempting to put everything in your bag (e.g. all the flashlights in the …

Top Gear You Need For Backpacking

August 4, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Backpacking can be fun and exciting, however, it is certainly a trip that you need to be prepared for. This is why we have put together a list of some of the essential that you need to get ticked off before you head off on your adventure: A Decent BackPack Unfortunately, you can’t just pick up any old backpack when it comes to a backpacking trip. You need it to be reliable, big enough, and comfortable. You need to consider things like the amount of equipment you need to carry, your size as it can affect the size of bag …

How to Plan for Your New Life Abroad

June 16, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

Heading off into the sunset, leaving your old life behind is undoubtedly an appealing idea. Everyone loves a fresh start, so if you are looking for the ultimate in new beginnings, emigrating is the ultimate choice. Whether you are counting the days until your retirement so that you can head abroad for a life in the sun, or you are longing for a change of scenery, there are many reasons why people move abroad to start a new life as an expat. While emigrating is a life-long dream for many, making this dream a reality can be a challenge. If …

A Winter Wonderland Escape in Svalbard

June 4, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

When you think of vacationing in the middle of winter, what comes to mind? Seeking out tropical lush places to defrost your cold toes? Sun-baked beaches to explore? Maybe, but just maybe you should also be thinking about some of the most Northern places you can explore. Yes, even in the dead of winter. Nestled between the 74th and 81st parallel, one of the most stunning places you may ever have the opportunity to visit in the dead of winter is the small area of Svalbard, Norway. During the dead of winter, the islands of Svalbard experience Polar Night: a …

Make Your Next Getaway a Camping Trip

May 26, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

When the majority of people book a holiday, they’ll generally book some sort of beach break where they can lounge about in the sun. A flight is usually involved and the stay will generally last between one and two weeks. These types of holiday can be great as an opportunity to let your hair down and relax. But it’s also important to remember that there are other options out there too! If you’re looking for a break that’s a little closer to home, or one that will give you a chance to immerse yourself in nature and the outdoors, camping …

4 Ways To Have A Truly Memorable Ski Experience

May 21, 2020 by Bonnie Rush

There’s something very romantic about gliding down the side of a mountain on top of glistening white snow, one of the reasons, perhaps, why 1.5 million Brits choose to book a skiing holiday each year. Although any opportunity to take to the slopes is one we should be thankful for, there are times when we’re looking for something a little bit more special. Perhaps you are planning an engagement or are celebrating a big birthday with your significant other, whatever the reason, here are four ways in which you can make your skiing experience that little bit more memorable. Stay …

Tips To Help You Travel On A Budget

November 21, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Everyone deserves to travel and see the world, but not everyone gets that opportunity, and that’s usually due to not having the money or feeling like they don’t have enough to travel. However, travel is good for the soul and so if you need some advice on how you can make travel work for you, here’s how to do it on a budget. Go For Accommodation That’s Cheap Accommodation is usually one of the more expensive parts of a trip, and although many of us will naturally go towards a hotel, there are certainly a lot of cheaper options available. …