Wanderlust » Packing Preparation http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk Yet another travel blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 What to pack for a sixteen night cruise to the med ? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/21/what-to-pack-for-a-sixteen-night-cruise-to-the-med/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/21/what-to-pack-for-a-sixteen-night-cruise-to-the-med/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:22:45 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/21/what-to-pack-for-a-sixteen-night-cruise-to-the-med/
lucy asked:


I am going for a cruise in the med for sixteen days I do not want loads of luggage but want to look the part as there is five formal nights and several smart casual and a couple of cocktail evenings.

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Jean-Elizabeth asked:


Me and my fella are heading off to see a few places in the world. We will be gone probably a maximum of three months visiting Australia, New Zealand, Tokyo and probably America. We have friends and family in Australia and NZ so accommodation there won’t be such a problem and have found decent flights as well. Has anyone done a similar trip and how much did you spend. I’m thinking about £2,000 – £3,000 – is that enough?

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/30/im-off-travelling-how-much-money-do-i-need-to-save/feed/ 2 i travel to australia november 2008 till december 08 my passport runs out may 09 do i have to renew it? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/i-travel-to-australia-november-2008-till-december-08-my-passport-runs-out-may-09-do-i-have-to-renew-it/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/i-travel-to-australia-november-2008-till-december-08-my-passport-runs-out-may-09-do-i-have-to-renew-it/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:39:39 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/i-travel-to-australia-november-2008-till-december-08-my-passport-runs-out-may-09-do-i-have-to-renew-it/
karen crazy lady asked:


going on holiday to visit my family

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maomzhao2000 asked:


My girlfriend is going to visit London soon. She asked what I want to get from London. I am a big photo fan and all I need is good European made camera. Surely not the latest digital ones coz maybe Asia is the best place thingking about the price. I want film camera, old style, seond hand would be okay. prefer brand Leica . R series and M series.

Thistle Kensington Park
De Vere Gardens, Kensington, West London

Holiday Inn Manchest Central Park
888 Oldham Rd. Manchest.
( also in Manchest )

Do you think there could be any camera store nearby? So she can easily get there? ( My Dream )

Anyway, I am expecting positive news. Thank you.
One more question. if you know any good places worthy a visit just near the hotels that can walk to reach, please let me know. thanks.

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/09/can-i-find-good-stores-for-photographic-equipment-nearby-my-hotel-in-london/feed/ 2 How can I keep my Ipod charged if I am going on a 3 month backpacking trip? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/14/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/14/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:20:26 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/packing-preparation/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/

I am going backpacking around Australia for a few months and will just be living in a van and tent so won’t have access to a plug or a laptop or anything.

How would I keep my Ipod and mobile phone [...]]]>

abigbrightshiningstar asked:


Sorry if it sounds daft but I am new to all this technology stuff.

I am going backpacking around Australia for a few months and will just be living in a van and tent so won’t have access to a plug or a laptop or anything.

How would I keep my Ipod and mobile phone charged in this situation?
I don’t understand Geoge, to listen to music maybe?!?!?

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/14/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/feed/ 9 How much money roughly will I need backpacking around Mexico for 3 weeks? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-much-money-roughly-will-i-need-backpacking-around-mexico-for-3-weeks/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-much-money-roughly-will-i-need-backpacking-around-mexico-for-3-weeks/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:12:13 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/packing-preparation/how-much-money-roughly-will-i-need-backpacking-around-mexico-for-3-weeks/

I am starting off in Mexico City and ending in Cancun, although I’d like to avoid the extreme touristy places. Obviously I know this will depend on [...]]]>

Film Forever asked:


Please if anyone could give me a rough estimation in British Pounds of how much money I would need backpacking around Mexico (accommodation and spending money)

I am starting off in Mexico City and ending in Cancun, although I’d like to avoid the extreme touristy places. Obviously I know this will depend on whether I stay in posh hotels or hostels but just a rough guess to how much mixing the two.

I am going Jan/Feb.

Thank you very much!!

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-much-money-roughly-will-i-need-backpacking-around-mexico-for-3-weeks/feed/ 4 How should I take money while on a year long + backpacking trip? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-should-i-take-money-while-on-a-year-long-backpacking-trip/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-should-i-take-money-while-on-a-year-long-backpacking-trip/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:55:15 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/packing-preparation/how-should-i-take-money-while-on-a-year-long-backpacking-trip/
alice K asked:


Mostly a question for people in Ireland.
I am intending on taking a long backpacking trip which obviously will require money. Does anyone know how I can safely do this without incurring astronomical bank charges eg when withdrawing from an atm

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/02/how-should-i-take-money-while-on-a-year-long-backpacking-trip/feed/ 2 what do i take on a 2 year backpacking trip? http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/27/what-do-i-take-on-a-2-year-backpacking-trip/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/27/what-do-i-take-on-a-2-year-backpacking-trip/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:41:15 +0000 admin http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/packing-preparation/what-do-i-take-on-a-2-year-backpacking-trip/
Cat asked:


I’m going on a 2 year backpacking trip when i’m 17 around the world. We are going to go to 66 different countries. What should i take with me?

]]> http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/27/what-do-i-take-on-a-2-year-backpacking-trip/feed/ 4 Survival means having to be wary of nice people! http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/12/survival-means-having-to-be-wary-of-nice-people/ http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/12/survival-means-having-to-be-wary-of-nice-people/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:47:26 +0000 Caz http://www.wanderlustblog.co.uk/?p=467 Holiday scams come in all shapes and sizes. Dependant upon the country you are visiting, there is a tendency for a popular type of scam or con to be characteristic or in vogue in your destination. Watch out for those scam artists by reading all about the Foreign Office’s ‘Know before you go’ campaign otherwise [...]]]> Holiday scams come in all shapes and sizes. Dependant upon the country you are visiting, there is a tendency for a popular type of scam or con to be characteristic or in vogue in your destination. Watch out for those scam artists by reading all about the Foreign Office’s ‘Know before you go’ campaign otherwise you could end up being a victim yourself.

According to the article “How to beat the holiday fraudsters!” there are the scratch cards on the continent, ketchup in Argentina and drugging going on in Thailand. Overall the word is to exercise care and attention to all strangers. While it is one of the best things about travelling, talking to strangers should be done with care and consideration. Not everyone is a con artist of course, but they do exist out there.

Top tips include asking hotel employees where to avoid in the town you are staying and always exercise care when travelling in a strange town or city at night. Most of all be wary of people who seem overly friendly they could be being nice for a not so nice reason!

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Pomegranate hates BNP asked:


Or thereabouts, may turn out to be 9weeks and 5 weeks.

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