Travel Tips

Some handy travel tips and hints from The Bright Eyed Explorer

Solo travel: nothing adventured, nothing gained.
Travel Tips
By admin / April 27, 2025

Solo travel: nothing adventured, nothing gained.

Face those fears and book that ticket. As a frequent traveller I am often asked why I choose solo travel over travelling with others. It...

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Carry on size luggage only: How to travel lightly for 3 weeks in Europe
Travel Tips
By admin / April 27, 2025

Carry on size luggage only: How to travel lightly for 3 weeks in Europe

I thought with all of my trips to South East Asia that I was a reasonably ok packer.  In fact, the last trip...

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Surviving a long haul flight: Tips to keep you comfortable & make time fly by
Travel Tips
By admin / April 27, 2025

Surviving a long haul flight: Tips to keep you comfortable & make time fly by

For Australian and New Zealand travellers, unless we holiday in our own countries, the Pacific Islands or South East Asia it...

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What to do with your pets when travelling
Travel Tips
By admin / February 14, 2021

What to do with your pets when travelling

If you are anything like me you struggle with the idea of leaving your pets when you go travelling. Unless...

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