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8 ways to make packing for a trip more eco-friendly
4 min read 4 min

These days there are a myriad of ways we can reduce our impact on the environment — from choosing how we travel and where we stay, to putting the righ...

5 fun ways to start preparing for your summer trip today
3 min read 3 min

The balmy evenings, faint scent of sun cream and long, sunny days: summer is finally upon us. With sunshine and new surroundings on the brain, it’s ha...

How to pack for a year abroad (and why you should start getting ready now)
4 min read 4 min

When it comes to packing for an extended period of time away, there is no such thing as ‘too soon’. Packing last minute means forgetting vital items, ...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
4 min read 4 min

When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do people wear when it snows? When will I need comfo...

6 tips for packing like a boss
4 min read 4 min

Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before dashing off to the airport? How about spending weeks...

10 things you should pack this summer
3 min read 3 min

If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

Travel like a pro: Packing checklist for any kind of trip
6 min read 6 min

Whether packing weeks in advance is your jam, or your pre-departure ritual involves you throwing crumpled shirts into a bag and praying you’ve grabbed...

5 travel tips from 5 global nomads
2 min read 2 min

EF is full of people from around the globe, people that have lived around the globe and people that travel around the globe. Hong Kong, Auckland, Los ...