The Journal
Adventures, Guides & Stories
Real guides from real trips — destination breakdowns, packing lists and honest stories from Barbados to Patagonia.
road-trips
11 Tips You Must Know Before Driving in Scotland
Ten days, roughly 800 kilometres, a Land Rover Defender with a rooftop tent, and one of the most dramatic road trip routes in the world. Here's everything I learned about driving in Scotland — most of it the hard way.
barbados
The Most Romantic Hotels in Barbados
Barbados is one of the Caribbean's best honeymoon destinations — beautiful beaches, excellent food and hotels that go out of their way for couples. Here are the best romantic hotels on the island.
packing-lists
Campervan Essentials Packing List
Our first campervan trip was 12 days around Iceland in a rented Jeep Wrangler, and it changed the way we travel completely. Here's everything worth packing for a campervan road trip.
road-trips
Alaska Highway RV Guide: Whitehorse to Calgary Itinerary
Rugged scenery, freedom camping every day and stunning wildlife at every turn — this is exactly what our Alaska Highway road trip delivered. Here's our full 2-week RV itinerary from Whitehorse to Calgary.
road-trips
First Timer's Guide to RV Rentals: What We Learned in Canada
After our campervan rental in Iceland, we wanted to relive the fun of wild camping in something bigger. This time we rented an RV for the Yukon to Jasper and Banff route — here's everything we learned the hard way.
packing-lists
Solid Toiletries for Carry-On Only Travel
Solid toiletries are the single best upgrade for carry-on only travel — no more squeezing 100mL liquids through security, no more plastic waste. Here's what to buy and what's easy to make yourself.
packing-lists
Winter Travel Packing List: Cold Weather Essentials That Actually Work
Packing carry-on only for cold weather trips is harder than warm weather packing, but it saves the baggage fees and forces you to pack smart. Here's the winter travel packing list that actually works.
packing-lists
Packing 101: How to Pack for Carry-On Only Travel
Travelling carry-on only saves on baggage fees but can turn into chaos fast if you're not organised. Here are the exact systems we use to pack efficiently and stay organised on the road.
packing-lists
Ciudad Perdida Trek Packing List: What to Know Before You Go
The Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) trek in Colombia is one of the toughest hikes I've completed, and packing information was hard to find. Here's exactly what to bring, based on four days of hard-earned experience.
budget-travel
Visiting Hobbiton: The Complete Guide to the Movie Set
The Hobbiton Movie Set is the only Lord of the Rings filming location preserved in its entirety. 44 hobbit holes, Bag End, the Green Dragon Inn — here is everything you need to know before you go.
trip-planning
Travel Planning 101: Using Google Maps for Travel Planning
Some people love travel planning and some people hate it. Here's exactly how we plan every trip, including how to use Google My Maps to build your own interactive route before you go.
budget-travel
The Nevis Bungy Jump Experience in New Zealand
134 metres above a gorge outside Queenstown, deathly afraid of heights, and about to jump. Here is the honest, minute-by-minute account of doing the Nevis Bungy — the highest jump in New Zealand.