Luggage & Packing Archives - Live Work Play Travel

Very Useful Travel Gear Gifts for the Traveller

by Sharyn McCullum | Dec 9, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayTravel, Luggage & Packing

You know someone going travelling and you want to get them a gift that will be really useful. Well here is my list of really useful travel gear and accessories. And yes, I can recommend all the items on my list. I have been travelling all my life thanks to my dad who...

Messenger Bag | 5 reasons to love a Messenger Bag

by Sharyn McCullum | Dec 1, 2019 | Luggage & Packing, Trip Planning

First published March 4.3.18 – Updated 1.12.19When I was looking for a new bag to take travelling, one that would fit in all my stuff and be light and easy to carry around, a newly acquainted friend suggested a messenger bag. I said “what’s a messenger bag?”. So...

Packing List for a Working Holiday

by Sharyn McCullum | Oct 29, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayTravel, Luggage & Packing, Trip Planning

So you’re going on a working holiday? You’ve chosen the country, got your working holiday visa and now it’s time to pack. But what do you pack for a working holiday when you will be spending 1 to 2 years in another country? Well, having gone on a working holiday...

Checklist – Let the countdown to your travels begin

by Sharyn McCullum | Jun 16, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayTravel, Luggage & Packing

Preparation is keyWhen preparing to travel whether it be for a weekend, a couple of weeks or an extended time abroad you will always need to prepare for your trip in some way. The following checklist I have written is to help you get yourself sorted when you are going...

How not to look like a tourist

by Sharyn McCullum | Apr 20, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayTravel, Luggage & Packing, Trip Planning

Travelling to different countries is exciting. Just the thought of travelling exhilarates me as I think about the places I will see, the things I will do, the food I might eat and the culture I will experience. But there is also a scary side to being a tourist....

Choosing Luggage

by Sharyn McCullum | Feb 2, 2018 | Luggage & Packing

Packing is an arduous task at the best of times; trying to squeeze in everything you think you will need for an extended stay overseas can be horrendous. Firstly you need to choose the appropriate luggage. Choose luggage that suits your travel No matter what kind of...

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Hi. I’m Sharyn, founder of LiveWorkPlayTravel. I’ve been travelling most of my life thanks to my dad who worked for an airline. My travels have inspired my ‘Live Work and Play’ series of working holiday guides and this website. My aim is to help you live, work, play and travel the world just like I am. See you on the road somewhere. Read more.