In the last couple of weeks a few of you have contacted me on the Facebook page and asked me about the devices and software I use for blogging, so today’s post is all about gear, gadgets and apps…
Over the last few years I’ve become a total podcast junky. They are perfect entertainment for a traveller. They range from absurd, to controversial, and intensely intellectual. Here’s my latest list of favorite ear bud bounty…
Aside from being a really convenient way to find free and friendly places to sleep, the Couch Surfing app is also a great way to meet people for a chat, an excursion, a meal, a beverage…
A scooter is an awesome bit of gear for backpacking. It’s an amazing compromise between the light-weight convenience of a skateboard and the safety and utility of a bike…
In the dark ages of backpacking we carried heavy paperback books, to while away the weary hours. Now you can carry all the rainy-day entertainment you need on your phone. One of my favourite things to do when I’m bored is listen to podcasts…
My phone is now the only electronic device I have. I use it to navigate, translate, take photos and write this blog. All this is made possible by the awesome apps I use. I’ve tried out a lot of apps that didn’t make it onto this list. These are the best of the best…
I found this cool company – DISRUPT – that does custom skateboards. The team at DISRUPT are partnering with Raw Safari as sponsors and they are giving readers of Raw Safari an extra 10% off, just because they are nice people…
Want to travel the world on $10 a day? ‘The Travel Hackers Handbook’ explains how. In this free e-book I’ve included all of the most useful dollar stretching ideas I’ve discovered over the years, set out in a simple, easy to find format…
Nothing is going to kill your travel buzz like anxiety. Everything is more difficult when you’re stressed, so here are 7 pieces of friendly, soothing advice, to help you keep your cool, and enjoy yourself when you travel…
Less is usually more, when it comes to gear, but some things are so useful, you just got to have ’em! Every item on this list is worth it’s weight, ten times over.
In Australia we call them hiking mats, in the USA they are hiking pads, but they are the same thing. There are plenty of different brands and styles, but basically, they are all light-weight, nylon air mattresses.
Aside from keeping your bones off the rocks, air mats also create a thermal insulation zone, so the cold ground doesn’t leach away your body heat…
How to wash your filthy, stinky clothes when you’re on the road (and not waste $ on laundromats!): 1. Get a sturdy plastic bag and put all your dirty clothes in it. 2. Find a nice public toilet with a hand soap dispenser (the best one’s are in swanky shopping centres). 3. Fill up the…