Helping From Home – Pantect Donating Masks to Those in Need

ByJen Lowthrop

…ts were mostly inconclusive. One thing was for sure, however. Masks have become a symbol of communal effort, generosity, and conviction beyond its alleged benefits. I felt the urge to share the hopeful sentiment I found in Korea back to those in America. For a good week, I looked for ways to donate masks. Would I make them with some old t-shirts? Who could help me? How would I ship these overseas in time? Should I be doing something more than simp…

Why you should visit traditional Japan – My Secret Wakayama

Why you should visit traditional Japan – My Secret Wakayama

ByJen Lowthrop

…us about getting starkers in front of each other, it didn’t take long to become comfortable in nothing but our own skin. They have separate onsens for men and women and they often change these each day so you can try out different onsens. My favourite was the second one which included three round tubs out in the open air overlooking the Wakayama bay. I felt so relaxed after my onsen, with skin as smooth as a baby’s bottom and it certainly helped m…

Top 5 Reasons to Be a Digital Nomad

ByJen Lowthrop

…list of my top five reasons to start your career as a digital nomad. Enjoy Freedom Freedom is a word that pops up often in articles and discussions about life as a digital nomad. This is because it’s the most succinct and accurate description. Choosing to work remotely opens up a whole world of possibilities and cuts the ball and chain attaching you to living in one place. For travelers, it’s a no-brainer; so long as there’s internet access, you c…

Keeping Your Devices Secure when Travelling

Keeping Your Devices Secure when Travelling

BySophie Bratt

…I started digging into it further. Something like Kaspersky Security Cloud comes highly recommended and is designed to project all of our devices (phones, laptops, tablets) against malware, viruses and other security issues. And you know how super secure passwords are really hard to remember? I don’t know about you, but I end up copying-and-pasting them somewhere obvious (not very hacker-proof!) thus defeating the object altogether. This software…

A perfect itinerary for a weekend in Leeds, Yorkshire

A perfect itinerary for a weekend in Leeds, Yorkshire

ByJen Lowthrop

…nd away. Pulling up their website, alongside train timetables and car hire companies, I soon realised just how cheap it would be in comparison to other sites to book a bus trip via GoEuro and – even better! – the journey to Leeds would take around the same time as hopping on a train. Once Beverly and I found a free date that worked, it was a cinch to book myself a seat quickly through their website. Hopping onto the bus was an absolute breeze, and…

The best London hotel for freelancers – CitizenM

The best London hotel for freelancers – CitizenM

ByJen Lowthrop

…ase you prefer to work at your desk and they provide Mac desktops that are free to use to browse the internet, in case you left your laptop at home… doubt it if you’re a freelancer though! All in all it was a perfect, buzzy, inspiring place to work and just the ticket for a freelancer on the move. The bedroom The bedrooms are smaller than some, but perfectly formed. They’ve been well thought out with the bed taking up the width of the room, which…

The Best of San Francisco

The Best of San Francisco

ByJen Lowthrop

…Summer of Love when I was in California years ago and remember watching a free performance by KT Tunstall. It is a free concert that takes place in Golden Gate Park in June and will no doubt have tonnes of big names performing there this year. Think sophisticated California hippy vibes, good music and making new friends. One not to be missed. 4. The weather San Francisco has its own little micro climate compared to the rest of California. It is i…