Backpacks are brilliant for travelling. Wear them properly, not slung over one shoulder – yes Master Gallivant I’m talking about you – and weight is distributed evenly meaning less strain on your body. They also leave your hands free which is a real boon when you’re trying to carry vast amounts of luggage – yes […]
A little review from Cousin Gallivant this week, who was enthusing about the Flyte ‘scooter suitcase’ she bought for her daughter before jetting off on holiday. Here’s her verdict: Travelling with my four-year-old daughter is mostly hassle free. The only contentious issue is the long walk from the terminal to the plane. She thinks she’s […]
I was interested to try out the new Philips Steam & Go 2-in-1 Handheld Garment Steamer as a potential travel companion. Once upon a time, BC (Before Children), I would iron everything. These days? Most clothes in our house get chucked in the tumble dryer for five minutes before being hung up or folded. OK, […]
When this Chloe (no, not that Chloe) bag from Mia Tui arrived, Mr Gallivant heard my ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ and came to see what all the fuss was about. ‘It’s a bag’ he said, stating the obvious. ‘Yes, but look’, I said. ‘It’s got all sorts of useful things inside. There’s an extra little clutch […]
The sun shone all day yesterday, so it was easy to feel cheerful. Even if it had rained I wouldn’t have been too upset. It would have given me the chance to try out the umbrella I’ve just been sent, from the genius ‘Where I’d Rather Be’ range . From the outside, it’s your common […]
I’ve written about Hammamas beach towels before – these are the only beach towels I pack in my suitcase, as they are beautiful, super soft and lightweight enough to squeeze into the tiniest corner of your suitcase – read my previous post on them here. I’ve got five Hammamas Original towels, each worth £25, to […]
I’m all for two-in-one beauty products. They can be a real boon when you are travelling, taking up less precious space in your suitcase. The trouble is that most that I have tried don’t really work and end up performing neither job well! I am mightily impressed, therefore, with a facial moisturizer with sunscreen I’ve […]
Samsonite just asked me to trial a cabin sized case from their new range in conjunction with Liberty. I was already slightly in lust with it before it arrived, having seen the pictures. It’s a gorgeous dark purple colour with a retro Liberty print surround and pretty matching lining. It’s refreshing to have a suitcase […]
My feet, if I’m honest, have been looking a bit shocking – I may have become a tad complacent as they’ve been hidden away beneath socks and tights over the winter months. When we had a gorgeous hot day last week I realised that I couldn’t inflict my trotters in a pair of sandals on […]
Gleneagles may bring to mind guys in plus fours playing golf – and indeed much of the famous Scottish hotel’s new Gleneagles Collection of accessories is decidedly masculine. However… there are exceptions. I am rather taken with this delectable white leather Summit Briefcase, with a crackled copper coloured lining. It’s roomy enough for your laptop, […]