My girlfriend and I are travelling from the UK through Schipol (Netherlands) onto Paris CDG, with bags. Our transfer in Schipol is only 45 mins, with bags. I called the airline and they told me not to worry, the minimum stopover for Schipol is 40 mins and they will get the bags, but I still think this seems super tight.

Has anyone had any experience like this, and how did it work out?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a portable filter that will allow you to drink tap water in countries where it might otherwise be risky?

Hey! My girlfriend and I will be backpacking round South America and SE Asia for a year. I'm thinking two pairs of shoes - comfy trainers for the cities and something more robust for the occasional hike.

Does this sound sensible, and what are your favourite shoe recommendations?

Hey guys, I'm taking off round South America and SE Asia for a year and won't have data roaming in a lot of countries. What do you think is the best offline maps app for driving, hiking, and generally getting around without an internet connection?