Braving the winds of Canada’s Magdalen Islands by bike
Updated April 14, 2022 Roughly translated, the back of my cycling jersey says, “I conquered the wind of the islands.” But, I have a confession. I didn’t ‘conquer’ anything, least of all the islands’ legendary winds. For leisure cyclists like myself,...
The best ‘personal’ carry-on bags according to travel bloggers
Updated April 12, 2022 Most carry-on travellers have two bags. Their ‘personal’ carry-on is stashed under the seat in front while their ‘standard’ carry-on bag is stowed in the overhead locker. For recommendations from travel bloggers on standard carry-on bags, see:...
10 Reasons to travel with dry bags
Updated April 11, 2022 A lightweight dry bag is a useful multipurpose item worth its weight in gold if you need to keep something dry. But there are several other reasons to travel with dry bags. What is a dry bag? Dry bags are designed to keep gear organized,...
18 Tips on organizing a 3-1-1 bag for toiletries and cosmetics
Updated April 10, 2022 Restrictions on liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes are an ally of the packing light traveller. Toiletries can be space and weight guzzlers, so it might be helpful to look upon the restrictions as additional motivation to pack light....
What is the best packable sun hat for packing light travellers?
Updated April 9, 2022 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 travellers?...
Is the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard a good deal?
Updated April 9, 2022 Is the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard a good deal? According to Credit Card Genius, it’s the best Air Miles credit card on the market. If most of the following features appeal to you, it certainly deserves some consideration. 1....
Six disadvantages of the ‘buy-it-there’ approach to packing light
Updated April 4, 2022 I’m not a promoter of ‘buy it there’ as a packing light strategy. There may be occasions when buying things at a destination makes sense, but for the most part, I find it’s a strategy with several flaws. What does ‘buy it there’ mean as a packing...
Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for international travel?
Updated April 3, 2022 Ask the question in travel forums, “What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?” and answers invariably suggest those that don’t charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the...
When travelling the world on miles and points, is the TD Rewards program worth it?
Updated March 31, 2022 Is the TD Rewards program worth it? How does the TD Rewards program work? How can the program be used to offset miscellaneous travel costs? The best way for me to find out was to sign up for a credit card earning TD Rewards and see what I could...Packing Light
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