#travelhint

Helen Avaient

May 22, 2022
3 min

Plans, signs and COVID

This is a story of a sign, a message, and a reminder to Go For It. After successfully avoiding catching COVID for over two years, I finally succumbed and caught a heavy dose of it. Like a bad cold, I coughed and sneezed, head pounding, nose running, and went to bed for several days. However, mine was not the familiar bed of home. I was away working, and had to quarantine in a hotel. Not a fancy five star hotel, but a country town hotel with only a view from my door of the car

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Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag

Helen Avaient

Apr 12, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag

Having lost many electronics cables over the years in my travels or not being able to find them in my luggage, I was delighted to have a storage bag that holds most of my electronics in one place. There are two compartments. The top has multiple elasticised loops to hold cords in place and a zippered mesh pocket for smaller items such as flash drives, sd cards, power adaptors etc. The larger compartment on the bottom is an ideal size to hold larger items and also has a zipper

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Product recommendation - Travel sewing kit

Helen Avaient

Mar 29, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Travel sewing kit

This is one of those things that you don't realise you need it until you need it. In an emergency situation you can sew on a button and fix a rip or tear, no matter where you are, and what time of the day or night it is. It is also a money saver, as you don't have to go and buy new clothes if you can repair a tear. Lightweight and in its own zippered case, this product lives permanently in my suitcase, and I am surprised by how often I have used it. Not just for obvious repai

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Product recommendation - Selfie stick tripod

Helen Avaient

Mar 22, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Selfie stick tripod

When travelling solo, getting photos of yourself can be difficult. Often we hold the phone at arms length for a selfie, and only get a partial shot. Or we ask a stranger to take a photo, and risk getting the camera or phone stolen. This tripod is ideal to solve these problem. With up to 10 metres distance with the remote control, or as an extra long selfie stick you can be finally in the picture. It is also suitable for cameras and gopros. Made of an aluminum alloy, it is lig

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Product recommendation - All in one travel adaptor

Helen Avaient

Mar 15, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - All in one travel adaptor

This smart travel device is just 77mm x 50mm x 40mm and fits easily into your travel bag. I love that it can be used in almost all countries, which means just one adapter needs to be used. It has dual usb ports which is great for charging small appliances. Rated power: 110V~/650W, 220V~/1300W Power output: 100-240VAC~50-60HZ 6A Max Usb output :DC 5V 2.1A Only to be used on small power appliances such as mobile phones, computers etc. Do not use for items such as microwave oven

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Product recommendation - Memory foam travel pillow

Helen Avaient

Mar 8, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Memory foam travel pillow

If you have ever slept on a memory foam pillow you will understand how comfortable your sleep can be with one. This is just one of the reasons I love my memory foam travel pillow. It provides wonderful support and comfort. This product comes with a washable storage bag, earplugs and eye mask. Perfect for long flights when you need to sleep or just relax. I also love the clip on the pillow as it attaches to a backpack or suitcase, without it falling on the ground or getting lo

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Product recommendation - Aeropress Go Coffee Maker

Helen Avaient

Feb 15, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Aeropress Go Coffee Maker

Coffee, the morning heartstarter, is one of my favourite drinks. I often find when travelling that the quality of coffee can vary greatly, from hey-mumma, knock my socks off good, to oh-no, is this dishwater? poor. An aeropress is a coffee maker that I use at home, and have a travel one for when out and about. The Go holds everything you need in one package, the mug has a silicone lid, and everything packs conveniently inside the mug when not needed. Why an aeropress? If you

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Product recommendation - Insulated Drink Bottle

Helen Avaient

Feb 8, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Insulated Drink Bottle

I enjoy the ambience of a hot or cold drink in a pub or cafe when travelling, it is a great way to meet locals, share the vibe of your surrounds and contribute to the local economy. There are times when it may be impractical to by either a hot or cold drink, and this is where one of my travel essentials is definitely a must have. A good insulated drink bottle should be double walled. This will keep your cold drink cold for up to 24 hours and your hot drinks hot for up to 12

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Product recommendation - Pegless Travel Washing Line

Helen Avaient

Feb 1, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Pegless Travel Washing Line

At 2.5m (8ft) this travel washing line can fit most of your clothes. The unique 'twist' feature means you don't need to carry and use pegs. The two suction cups are very handy as you can put the line up in a bathroom as they attached to the walls. I really like how little room this line takes up in my luggage. Click here to buy the washing line If you order more than $100 at the mydeal website using the link above, use this code: SOLOTRAVEL10 to receive $10 off. Happy Travels

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Product recommendation - Laundry detergent sheets

Helen Avaient

Jan 25, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Laundry detergent sheets

No more spilling of liquid or powder. No more carrying heavy boxes and bottles of laundry powder. These Ultra concentrated sheets with detergent, fabric softener and static control all in one sheet are perfect when you travel. They are fantastic space savers. I found they clean my clothes wonderfully and the sheet dissolves in the wash. Suitable for hot and cold washes, also safe for septic tanks. You can also purchase them unscented. One packet contains 32 sheets and takes u

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Product recommendation - Travel Squeeze bottles

Helen Avaient

Jan 20, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Travel Squeeze bottles

These squeeze bottles I use for both camping and travelling. They hold 60ml of liquid so are TSA compliant, which means you can carry them in your onboard luggage when flying. They are leak proof with a non-drip cap, and that is so handy when packing in cases with clothing etc. I have had containers leak on me before and it is no fun to open your suitcase and have to worry about washing everything because your shampoo or other liquid has spilt on them. You can even wash the b

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Product recommendation - Digital Travel Scale

Helen Avaient

Jan 13, 2022
1 min

Product recommendation - Digital Travel Scale

Imagine being at an airport and having to take things out of your suitcase because the airline won't accept an overweight bag. I have done this. Embarrassing right? In fact, I have even been known to start wearing several shirts, jackets etc in the airport, just so the case will come in below the weight limit. Well, no more of that, thanks to a wonderful small digital travel scale. It is small at 19x15x3 cm and weighs just 100gms. 23kgs (50lb) is the heaviest luggage can be w

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