Travel Light
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Reviews: Seamless Ultra Light Down Hooded Uniqlo Down Jacket, perfect for World Touring
It’s March, it’s 8°C in Paris and it’s raining. Ideal conditions to test my new Uniqlo Ultra Light Down comforter (70€), essential for my icy nights in Patagonia, Nepal and South Africa. Here is the official description of the product: This warm parka is incredibly thin and light. It has a high collar and a hood. The outer lining is water resistant, and the water repellent yarn prevents moisture from seeping into the seams. It has a beautiful patina finish in bright colors for a sporty and feminine look with a seductive look. Its edges are reinforced for durability. Elastic cuffs and waistband provide effective protection from cold winds. It’s…
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Reviews: Gregory Baltoro 65 Round the World Backpack
JB already had another bag bought at Decathlon for his hikes, but he was suffering when the weight was around 19kg, while the bag offers a large volume of 70L + 10L. Even if we don’t want to have to carry 19kg of luggage, the discomfort encountered simply shows that it’s time to change the bag. So, it is with the following objectives that we went to get a new bag for this world tour Comfort & Lightness Enough room for JB’s shoes Bonus: Small integrated bag to put a computer in without being crushed by other things Gregory Baltoro 65 We opted for the Gregory Baltoro 65, size L.…
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DIY: circular scarf with secret pocket for Passeport, money etc.
This type of scarf is particularly suitable for travelers who wish to hide their passport. Because pickpockets will try to steal bags, wallets, smartphones etc. Nobody (yet) thinks of stealing scarves.You need :– Opaque fabric (I used cotton, but you can use sweat/ fleece for more warmth)- A zipper (or invisible zipper if you know how to mount this type of closure) Cut a rectangle of 60cmx100cm (for the scarf) + a rectangle of 30cmx50cm (for the pocket) Add the zippered pocket. Technique explained here :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1pQ19a8pMM I chose to attach the pocket to the scarf via 2 zigzag points at the bottom of the pocket. Close the circular scarf and…
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Around the world: Products for travelling green
If you like natural or recyclable products, here are some ideas for your world tour: Natural mosquito repellent: lemongrass essential oil Very effective against mosquitoes. Simply apply a few drops on clothing.On the skin, always dilute the essential oil with a vegetable oil (1ml of lemongrass oil for 10ml of vegetable oil for example). Be well informed about contraindications beforehand.
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Reviews: Osprey Mira AG 26 backpack for women – ideal for the round-the-world tour
Everyone advised me to take a backpack for the world tour instead of dragging my suitcase on wheels. However, I’m not a big sportswoman, so it took me several weeks to find out and look for a backpack that met the following criteria: Comfortable for my back as a small, unsporting woman As light as possible The bag should be as ventilated as possible I like to be able to close and protect the contents of my bag properly Research A lot of research on the Internet directed me to the Deuter Futura 28 but when I went to see the bag, I was disenchanted with its slightly long back…
