FABULOUS FINDS
TREES FOR TRAVEL Decrease your carbon footprint each time you fly by planting a tree through Greenpop. Read more about it in our Savvy Traveller article on page 18( R120, www. greenpop. org / gift-trees).
ZIP IT UP Avoid bumps, scratches and damage to your iPad, tablet or Macbook Air while travelling with this nylon padded travel sleeve. Sizes vary from‘ mini’( 22cmx15.5cmx2cm) to‘ tablet’( 26.5cmx20.5cm x2cm) and the funky design will spur on your wanderlust. R290 and R340 from S & G Distributors respectively.
PAGE TURNER No holiday or business trip is complete without a page turner. Bring along a new book or one of your old favourites without worrying about doggy ears with this cool elastic bookmark. S & G Distributors and their stockists have a wide selection with different designs( R55).
built-in power bank
SO LITE The Samsonite Octolite range is lighter, stronger, has increased durability and modern features. The interior is divided into two halves, one with crossed ribbons and the other with a zip-in divider and side pocket. It’ s bold box shape with rounded corners maximises volume, while the double wheel design provides awesome maneuverability. It has an integrated carry handle, built-in address tag and fixed combination lock. Available at www. samsonite. co. za and starting from R3 495, depending on size.
WEEKENDER Who would have thought that this sexy little canvas and leather Weekender tote bag has a built-in power bank? It’ s compatible with smartphones, tablets, cameras and GPS devices( basically anything with a micro USB port) and gives one full charge after every time it’ s charged. The slim battery design has been cleverly placed into a secret slippocket inside the bag, keeping it safe and sound. R1 799 from Take Charge( www. take-charge. co. za).
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