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Travel Blogger/Writer & English Teacher

Travel Product Recommendations

My Best Travel Product & Services Recommendations!

Wondering what I use as a travel blogger?

I’m letting you in on all my top travel product and services recommendations.

I have created this page for you to easily find my favourite products and services that I use and/or those I know are valuable. 

Quickly find great products and services all in one place!  There recommendations for travel products and services can all be accessed from this page.

Disclosure: There are affiliate links on this page, which mean that I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no addition cost to you.  These are all products and services that I highly recommend.  My disclosure is in the footer.

Booking.com is what I always use to check out hotels.  I check the wifi, the reviews, and much more.  I also book on Booking.com.  You get

Airalo is great for when you travel to a different country, and you still need to be able to use your phone and keep in contact without a huge phone bill!

You can get an eSim card with Airalo!

Viator is great for researching and buying tickets for tours, excursions and experiences around the world!

Get your tickets in advance and don’t be disappointed by sold out tours again!

Discover Cars is where you can go to rent cars in many places around the world. 

Avoid the craziness of renting last minute in the airport with Discover Cars!

Bikes Booking has your great deals on rentals of bicycles, motorcycles, scooters and quads.

Radical Storage eliminates the problem of where to put your luggage if you have to wait to get into your hotel, or if you have a long layover.  Secure your luggage in advance with Radical Storage, then go and enjoy freely!

Packing and Travelling Tips!

How to leave the airport quickly!

Travel Tips

6 Nov 2023

How to Leave the airport quickly!

Your plane has finally arrived and you can't wait to get to your final destination spot! You feel so excited, but you have to get through airport security, baggage check, immigration, etc. before you can start enjoying. Here is my guide on how to leave the airport quickly.

Lorraine Black

What to pack for a Great Weekend Away blog with pictures of people packing and going away

Travel Tips

16 Oct 2023

What to Pack for a Great Weekend away

If you want to make your weekend getaway great, check this out my ideas, items and lists of what to pack for a great weekend away! Now, this is not the type of blog that's going to tell you how many pairs of socks to pack, it's more about making sure you have fun and are comfortable.  My goal is help you with what to pack for a GREAT weekend away!

Lorraine Black

Picture of someone working online while travelling.

Travel Tips

18 Sep 2023

How To Work Online While Travelling

As many of you know, besides being a travel blogger, I am also an English teacher.  There are definitely some supplies, strategies and tips that help me to be successful working online as I travel. Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad, or just be able to go away for a month and keep up with your work, this is my guide on how to work online while travelling.

Lorraine Black

Picture of earth and environmental symbols for blog

Travel Tips

28 Aug 2023

How to waste less while travelling

Do you worry about your waste footprint? Want to use less and reduce waste while you're travelling? Here are some tips to help you to waste less while you're travelling.

Lorraine Black

Blog post: how to stop boredom while on a long flight

Travel Tips

21 Aug 2023

How to stop boredom while on a long flight

So you have a long flight coming up... It can get boring being confined to your seat for so many hours... Here are my top tips on how to stop boredom while on a long flight!

Lorraine Black

Self-care while travelling blog cover photo

8 Aug 2023

Self-care While Travelling

It can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. I am going to share some tips that I either use or recommend to other to maintain self-care when travelling. If your physical, emotional, spiritual or mental health is not well, it can make it challenging to enjoy your travels to their fullest. I am going to cover different aspects of self and ways to keep up self-care while you're travelling.

Lorraine Black

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