Back to normality? Pfft, not without these goodies!
So, with December
coming to a close over the weekend, the January sales are well and truly
underway. This means that, not only has a new excuse arisen to treat yourselves
(as if we needed another!), but that it is also time to start thinking about
those New Year’s resolutions and what destinations they will take you to! With
that in mind we thought that we would give you a rundown of 5 travel goodies to
pick-up this sale season!
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travel essentials are!
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| Not even a gloomy Hangzhou sky could ruin your holiday with these in your bag! |
4-Way USB Charger
Let's face it, we
would be lost without our gadgets. While travellers of years passed would have
panicked as they realised their only map had just been torn to shreds in their
rucksack, our generation reserve that kind of reaction for when the warning,
5% battery left* notification pops up on our phones. This is especially
troubling while abroad as, not only are our phones both a map and a source of
information, but there is often a worrying scarcity of plugs to charge them at.
This is where this little gem comes in. Having bought one for the Camino de
Santiago where there is usually about 1 socket for every 15 people, it has
quickly become my go-to charger, allowing me to charge up to 4 things at once
through its various inputs and hey, don't need all 4? Offer one up to a fellow
traveller and save them the heart attack the next day!
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| Can you imagine not having enough battery to take shots of sights like these? |
Spotify Premium
Okay so you've got
your gadgets charged up, now all you have to do is survivor that bus/ train/
plane ride, and here's where Spotify comes in. With the removal of ads and the
ability to download playlists to your phone to be able to be played offline,
not only guarantees to brighten up your journeys, but allows you to brighten up
any day by providing the soundtrack to your adventure. Get bored of your songs?
That's fine, just check in at a Wi-Fi hotspot and download a tonne more. Just
try not to get too distracted and nearly miss your flight (we are urm totally
not speaking from experience…).
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| Artwork works best with good company |
Foldable raincoat
We all love to think
that our travels are going to contain nothing but sunshine but, well
unfortunately, rain is a bit of a thing. Despite this however we here at latte
wanderer often forgot to pack a raincoat, opting to hope for the best than
prepare for the worst (well that and we could just never find the space in our
bag after fitting that second fancy shirt, just in case…). That was until we
picked up one of these raincoats.
Thin enough to fold into any space in your bag yet waterproof enough to protect
you from the rain, coats such as these are sure to keep you out and about while
the weather stands against you.
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| Not even the rain can keep you away |
As with the USB charger,
this one is relevant to everyone as, no matter where you’re staying, you can
always do with a towel. After all, according to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the
Galaxy, “a towel is the most important
item a Hitchhiker can carry” (wow, we feel old right now)! However, unlike
their cumbersome equivalents, these towels are both lightweight and able to fit
into any small gap that may exist in your bags. Add to that their uncanny
ability to dry in a matter of minutes and you have a perfect companion for any
hiking trip or holiday where you may be taking your own!
Okay so with the
towel, raincoat, charger and Spotify sorted you are now ready to go on an
adventure. You’re prepared for poor weather, limited accommodation and
troubling days which leaves only one thing... going online. While we love the
feeling of checking out of reality while away from home, there are moments
where an internet connection is needed (and not just to make friends jealous
with your Instagram pictures)! With public Wi-Fi often tough to find and
usually unreliable, Skyroam is a viable alternative. With pricing around $8 for
a 24hr day-pass that provides an unlimited and secure internet connection,
Skyroam promises to keep you connected throughout your journey as and when you
need it.
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| Some pictures you just want to share ASAP |
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