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Travel Gear & GadgetsJune 1, 2020

Essential Travel Bags ~ Luggage For All Types of Trips

By Ben Holbrook

Here are the essential bags all types of travellers should have in their arsenal.

Minimalist Travel Packing List (One-Bag Carry-On-Only) - By Ben Holbrook from DriftwoodJournals.com

Travel Gear & Gadgets, Travel Journals, UncategorizedDecember 13, 2019

My Minimalist Travel Packing List ~ A Carry-On-Only Guide

By Ben Holbrook

Travelling with just one carry-on bag will help you save money, time, and even the world… Here you will find my personal minimalist travel…

Contributed Post, Travel Gear & GadgetsMarch 5, 2019

What to Do if Weather Disrupts Your Travel Plans

By Contributing writer

If your travel plans are interrupted by weather, you need to know how to handle it, what your rights are, what the airline is…

Solo Travel Dreams - by Ben Holbrook from DriftwoodJournals.com

Contributed Post, Travel Gear & GadgetsFebruary 15, 2019

6 Ways to Finance Your Solo Travel Adventure

By Contributing writer

While many choose to travel in pairs or small groups, others opt for the unbridled sense of freedom that only solo travel can offer,…

Travel Gear & GadgetsAugust 29, 2018

What to Do if Your Flight is Cancelled – A Step-by-Step Guide

By Ben Holbrook

It’s easy to feel powerless and disheartened in these infuriating moments, but remember that the law is on your side. And there are companies out there that exist purely to help you get the compensation you deserve.

App review based on my recent trip to Valencia from Barcelona. Words & photos by your train-cruising guide, Ben Holbrook.

Travel Gear & Gadgets, Travel Hacks, ValenciaApril 3, 2018

Omio App Review: Explore Europe More Easily. Save Time & Money.

By Ben Holbrook

The Omio (formerly GoEuro) app makes it possible to explore Spain and the rest of Europe with just a few swipes of your finger, saving you cash and travel time in the process. Vamos!