What to pack for a vacation? It’s not that easy to figure out quickly, especially if you do it last minute just like me. By the way – if you are packing this list for someone else, plenty of these essentials also make great presents. We have collected the best ones in our gift guide…
I decided to interrupt my Venice posts with a lovely little packing list for a mountain vacation. Packing for someone you love instead? Many of these items appear in our gift guide for travel lovers, too. The reason for that? Well, let me tell you why. Storytime We went on a weekend trip to Tatry…
Updated August 2026: seasonal advice re-checked, including autumn acqua alta footwear. What to wear in Venice and what to pack depends mainly on the time of year. To properly enjoy Venice, you don’t really need to take a lot of stuff with you. I know that Italy is a fashion mecca, but in my experience…
We went for a spa and wellness weekend with Michal! And, honestly, we haven’t been anywhere just the two of us for so long that I had to think quite a lot about what to pack for a spa weekend. Planning this as a surprise for your partner? You might also like our romantic travel…
A self-catering holiday packing list is a little bit different from your usual hotel holiday packing list. When you travel to stay in a hotel, you generally plan to eat out. So, when packing for a self-catering holiday, there are extra items you need to take with you so you can cook comfortably. The self-catering…
Updated August 2026: every product link and app recommendation re-checked; the dead HyperDia app is replaced with what actually works now. Planning your Japan packing list can feel tricky: four distinct seasons, tiny hotel rooms, limited luggage space on trains and a few cultural rules you really don’t want to break. After our own trip…
Long car rides with kids are not easy. Long road trips with kids are even less easy. Shopping for a present rather than packing? Have a look at our travel gifts for kids – gifts that keep them busy on the road. That’s why it’s important to pack some essential things in the car with…
When we went to Croatia this June (2021), we drove our car. Which means, we had lots and lots of space for everything that I could think of. And if you need a gift for the little travellers, check our travel gifts for kids guide. But this time we’re flying, so there’s very limited space!…
Well, it’s quite easy to answer – winter stuff! Even if you’re travelling to Patagonia during summer, that is, December or January, you still need winter stuff. Patagonia is located in the very south of South America where the Atlantic and Pacific winds meet, so it’s one of the windiest regions in the world. When…