This category contains all travel gear reviews published on Wonderful Wanderings.
Want some great travel photos of your next trip that you're actually in as well? Then photo shoot service Flytographer is the solution. Flytographer has photographers all over the world to capture your travel moments. I tried them in Berlin and this is the result.
Something that has long been the traveler’s nemesis is the dreaded mobile data roaming charge. We’ve all been in that agonizing situation where you have no…
There’s a new kid on the travel insurance block and it’s called SafetyWing. SafetyWing travel insurance offers cover for for short-term and long-term travelers. It provides…
Looking for a gift for that one friend who seems to be out of the country more often than in it? Or for that one family…
If both you and your loved ones are within the EU, staying in touch isn’t so expensive thanks to the EU removing roaming costs back in…
Eagle Creek Packing cubes are great for traveling. They keep your stuff together, so that it's more compact, and offer an easy way to organize your gear and clothes. They can also serve as dirty laundry bags. But are they practical? Here's my review.
When I was a kid and we took a field trip with school, my mom would always tell me to take my K-Way rain jacket with…
You know that kind of weather that’s just a little too warm for a long winter parka but cold enough to want a proper jacket? That’s…
This post explains why I'm wearing compression socks for flying, what the benefits of compression socks are and how you can choose the right pair for you. I also list the best compressions socks for women and men and share my personal favorite. Have a look!
I tried using a menstrual cup and I'm never going back! Menstrual cups or period cups are better than tampons and sanitary pads in so many ways. They offer 12-hour period protection, are better for the environment and save you a ton of money!
I first tried Lush many years ago as I always struggled not to pack too many toiletries in my carry-on. I usually travel carry-on only and…
Sick of paying high fees to transfer money abroad and convert currencies? I've switched to TransferWise because it allows me to convert at a mid-market rate AND lets me receive foreign currencies for free. Click to read my detailed TransferWise review.
Let’s be honest here: I’m not a photographer. I take photos because I need them for the blog and because I love sharing with you guys…
Always pack too many liquid toiletries to travel carry-on only? With this essential travel toiletries list, that's a thing of the past. Read which toiletries I always pack, how I pack them and how I use solid products and travel containers to stick within the carry-on limits.
Wondering what to wear on a long haul flight or what things to take with you on board? This list of long haul flight essentials has gotten you covered! It details all you need to survive a long flight, including the right outfit to do it in.
For someone who’s almost always cold, packing isn’t easy. I always pack layers, but then there’s still the question of what jacket to bring. When it’s…
I’ve always preferred rolling luggage over big trekking backpacks but there are times at which a backpack is just more practical. This was the case when…
I like to test things thoroughly before I review them and I sure took my time with the Thule Subterra 75L. I’ve been using this Thule…
When Arc’teryx contacted me to see if I wanted to test their Arc’teryx Patera Parka, I was thrilled. Arc’teryx has a reputation for creating high-quality gear…
I’ve been happily using my Pacsafe anti-theft handbag for years and so I was curious to try one of their backpacks as well. The Pacsafe Metrosafe…
When cards started to fall out of my Dynomighty wallet, I knew it was time for a new, safer travel wallet. My choice: the Pacsafe Daysafe…
While I love the Salomon hiking shoes I have, they’re big boots and a little too warm for summer hikes, so when Salomon asked if I…
When I go hiking in summer, I just wear comfortable shorts, but up until last year, hiking in any weather below 22°C posed outfit issues. You…
If you’re looking for a one-stop fix to make international communication as easy as a breeze – keep reading! KeepCalling is a cost-effective means of calling…
You know when it’s warm, but just not warm enough to walk around in flip-flops? Or when circumstances ask for just a little more fabric around your…
I don’t know if this is the case worldwide, but everywhere I travel and where it’s at least a bit sunny, I see someone wearing Havaianas…
Whenever I’m packing for a trip I’m faced with the same question: what bag to take? I’m not talking about my main luggage here, but about…
2018 update: the Timberland Earthkeepers I have don’t appear to be sold anymore but you can find a range of boots similar to Timberland Earthkeepers on…