Tamara Hinson
Tamara Hinson is a freelance travel and tech writer who writes for a range of publications, including T3, Wanderlust, the Times, the Metro and the Independent. Favourite destinations include Peru, India, Zambia and anywhere in South East Asia, although as a former snowboard instructor she’s happiest in the mountains. Her favourite trips include a visit to North Korea and the time she joined a postman for his 250-mile mail run around the remote cattle ranches surrounding Coober Pedy, an Australian outback opal mining town where everyone lives underground.
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Best thermos flask 2024: keep your coffee piping hot and your water ice-cold on the go
The best thermos flasks are designed to keep your drinks hot (or cold) for hours on end – here are our favourites
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Best snowboard boots 2024: hit the mountains with confidence
The best new snowboard boots for every type of rider
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Best snowboard 2024: from beginner boards to lean, mean carving machines
Hitting the slopes this winter? We've found the best snowboards for every type of rider, whether you're just getting started or chasing big air
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Best camping table 2024: lightweight, folding tables for outdoor eating and socialising
Eat and entertain in style on the campsite with our pick of the best camping tables
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The Curiosity Rooms are the world’s most hi-tech (and fun) hotel rooms
A new collaboration between TED and Marriott cranks up the fun factor with a stay in one of these ingenious tech-filled hotel rooms
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The best F1 travel destinations for your next holiday
If you love a Grand Prix and want somewhere interesting to go on holiday, you're in luck. These top locations provide the vistas and the F1 appeal
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6 tips for picking the best carry-on case for your next trip
Our ultimate guide to becoming a cabin baggage connoisseur and lightening the load on your next flight
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Best last-minute holidays 2022: book now and travel at the weekend
Need a getaway? These six destinations offer more than just a change of scene, and you can head off as early as this weekend
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How to avoid airport chaos: 5 tips from an expert travel writer
Flying can be an extremely stressful affair, even before you’ve boarded the plane. These tips will help you prepare for take-off while remaining grounded
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5 surprisingly cheap all-inclusive holidays you can book right now
All-inclusive doesn’t need to be dull or expensive. These top resorts offer something more while keeping the price reasonable
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The Salomon Dancehaul is fun, flexy, and one of the top freeride snowboards around
Looking for a board which will take you from the piste to the park but which doesn’t cost the earth? Say hello to the Salomon Dancehaul
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The Endeavor BOD snowboard offers the ultimate all-mountain ride
We take a closer look at a brilliant snowboard from Endeavor, the Canadian snowboard brand created by snowboarders, for snowboarders
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Best women's hiking boots
Waterproof women's hiking boots for year-round adventuring. Plus, learn how to pick the ideal pair for you
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How to care for hiking boots: Top tips to help your walking gear last longer
Brush up on hiking boot care with this handy guide
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Camping with kids: 7 tips to help your little ones have fun on your outdoor adventure
Camping with kids doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here's how to take the stress out of your next family holiday
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