Travel Tips Archives | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/travel-tips/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:42:45 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/favicon-2-150x150.jpg Travel Tips Archives | 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/travel-tips/ 32 32 Staresso Review - Mirage Plus 3 portable espresso maker https://www.2aussietravellers.com/staresso-review-mirage-plus-3/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/staresso-review-mirage-plus-3/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:43:54 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32025 We were asked by Staresso if we'd be interested in testing out their Staresso portable espresso machine on our summer adventures. We look forward to our morning coffees and as we are frequently off the beaten track without a good cafe and barista nearby, I am always excited to explore solutions that might elevate our […]

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Internet in Japan for tourists - staying connected is easy https://www.2aussietravellers.com/internet-in-japan-for-tourists/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/internet-in-japan-for-tourists/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:31:29 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32152 We are no strangers to travelling without a phone connection and internet in Japan. We did it frequently in the years before easy and affordable connectivity to the internet was the norm. It is not essential to have WIFI to get around but in the modern world, it will make things easier and in some […]

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Essential Japan Travel Tips for First Time Visitors in 2025 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japan-travel-tips/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/japan-travel-tips/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:50:09 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=14789 Japan is a fascinating country to visit and more foreigners than ever before are planning a visit.  One of the big attractions with Japan is that it's so different from many places you've been before; the language, food and culture are uniquely Japan and that experience alone is a great reason to visit. With this […]

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TropicFeel review | How does the Canyon rate as a travel shoe? https://www.2aussietravellers.com/tropicfeel-review-canyon-travel-shoe/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/tropicfeel-review-canyon-travel-shoe/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:07:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=17751 Back in 2020 I added my first pair of wet travel shoes to my gear bag. They were the TropicFeel Canyon in core black. Based on the spec, these all-terrain shoes promised to be a versatile addition to my kit, so I put them to the test to see how they would actually perform in […]

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TravelKon SIM and eSIM in Japan - Our experience https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/travelkon-sim-or-esim-in-japan/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:41:30 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=32479 When we travel to Japan, we find it incredibly useful to stay connected. Like many people, we have become reliant on the digital world in our everyday lives and even more when travelling. In Japan, we use apps for train schedules, walking maps, translation tools, and the ability to back up our photos and videos […]

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What to pack for Japan - our Japan travel essentials https://www.2aussietravellers.com/pack-for-japan/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/pack-for-japan/#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:20:32 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=11212 A few insider tips on what to pack for Japan can make all the difference. We share what we've learned in this essential Japan packing list for first time visitors. I'm not going to insult your intelligence here by telling you how many pairs of socks to take or what size bag to pack, we […]

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Review of the new Sudio ETT earphones https://www.2aussietravellers.com/review-sudio-earphones-ett/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/review-sudio-earphones-ett/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25247 This week we take an in-depth look at the Sudio ETT earbuds, the latest release by the Swedish company whose stylish minimal design aesthetic takes another step forward in function and sound quality with this latest release. In full disclosure, I was sent the earbuds for review with no obligation to write an article. I've […]

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Cool Cabana review - Staying sun safe this summer https://www.2aussietravellers.com/cool-cabana-review/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/cool-cabana-review/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:11:06 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=28214 We've spent the last couple of months testing out this sun shelter on beaches across Queensland. Our Cool Cabana review shares the results of our field testing, what we've learned along the way, and what we loved and what we didn't. If you're in the market to upgrade your beach kit this summer you'll want […]

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Road trip essentials for fun adventures in Australia https://www.2aussietravellers.com/road-trip-essentials-australia/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/road-trip-essentials-australia/#respond Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:07:43 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25873 Do you travel in Australia or are you planning a trip down under? We're regularly asked for gear recommendations, what we've added and what we've culled from our travel kit over the years so we've compiled this list of our road trip essentials. We've fine-tuned it over the past decade and hope it's helpful to […]

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Our Summer Travel Essentials for Australia https://www.2aussietravellers.com/summer-travel-essentials/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/summer-travel-essentials/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 02:13:56 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=14531 There are so many fads and gadgets on the market. We narrow our summer essentials down to those absolute top performers that we use, love and are motivated to carry with us repeatedly on our travels. These are our most loved of 2019.

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