by Anne Betts | Mar 18, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated March 18, 2024 One of the undeniable joys of travel is to wade through a region’s culinary treasures. However, it comes with risks. The most pervasive is travellers’ diarrhea. The ailment is so ubiquitous that it’s known by various country-specific terms....
by Anne Betts | Mar 18, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated March 18, 2024 Sunscreen and sunglasses aren’t enough to shield travellers from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A sun hat is an essential item on every traveller’s packing list. But what is the best packable sun hat for packing light travel?...
by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2024 | Travel Tech
Updated March 17, 2024 If you use public Wi-Fi at home and abroad, a VPN subscription is a wise and worthy investment. If you’re new to the world of VPNs, read on for a simple guide on what a VPN does, what to look for in a VPN service, and why you need a VPN when you...
by Anne Betts | Mar 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured
Updated March 16, 2024 If you’ve experienced the benefits of carry-on travel, you’ll appreciate the importance of choosing the right luggage. Making a list of the features of a perfect carry-on bag is a helpful step before making a purchasing decision....
by Anne Betts | Mar 15, 2024 | Travel Tech
Updated March 15, 2024 If you use USB public charging stations at an airport, hotel, convention centre, shopping mall, coffee shop, or transport hub, do you need a USB data blocker? The short answer? Definitely! What is a USB data blocker? A USB data blocker is a...
by Anne Betts | Mar 14, 2024 | Booking Travel, Morocco, Travel Tips
When in Marrakech, there’s no better way to explore the city than from a comfortable riad in the heart of the medina. If you’re looking for a recommendation, I have one for you: Equity Point Hostel Marrakech. Equity Point Hostel Marrakech Like many hostels today,...
by Anne Betts | Mar 7, 2024 | Travel Tips
What is your makeup routine while travelling? Does it differ from what you practise at home? Is it more minimalist? Do you incorporate makeup-free days, or do you travel without makeup? By leaving your makeup at home or building in some makeup-free days, you may be...
by Anne Betts | Mar 7, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
If you’d like to find ways to limit the amount of clothing you pack, have you come across the pack-by-numbers system? It’s a strategy adopted by many travellers committed to one-bag or carry-on travel. What is the pack-by-numbers system? The pack-by-numbers system is...
by Anne Betts | Mar 4, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated March 4, 2024 Several reports in 2021 indicated that the pandemic has influenced people to travel more sustainably in the future. This includes packing sustainable travel products in our luggage, being mindful of what’s used and discarded along the way, and...
by Anne Betts | Feb 24, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear, Travel Tech
If you’re venturing into colder climates, as I am, consider adding rechargeable hand warmers to your packing list. Warm hands are invaluable in cold weather, and when there’s a lightweight, affordable solution within your grasp, it’s worth it to pack rechargeable hand...