by Anne Betts | Jan 6, 2024 | USA
Updated January 6, 2024 Derelict places are like a magnet. They pull us into their grasp, begging us to traverse time and space to forge connections with a past that’s both alive and dead at the same time. That was my experience inside Eastern State Penitentiary,...
by Anne Betts | Nov 26, 2023 | Canada, Cycling Trips
Updated November 26, 2023 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,...
by Anne Betts | Jan 11, 2022 | USA, Cycling Trips
Updated January 11, 2022 Seeing the bridge is one thing. Walking it is another. But of all the things I enjoyed in San Francisco, biking the Golden Gate Bridge was my hands-down favourite. In a city known for its hills, the 8-mile / 13-kilometre ride from Fisherman’s...
by Anne Betts | Jul 18, 2021 | Destinations, USA
Updated July 18, 2021 Are you heading to New York City anytime soon? Or, perhaps you live in New York. If chasing unique New York City experiences interests you, consider making a reservation for lunch at the United Nations. It’s more than a restaurant. Step...
by Anne Betts | Mar 14, 2021 | USA, Destinations
Updated March 14, 2021 Are you planning a visit to San Francisco? If so, the following 31 fabulous things to do in San Francisco might be a useful resource for planning your trip. 31 Fabulous things to do in San Francisco 1. Soak up the bustle of Chinatown...
by Anne Betts | Jan 13, 2020 | Travel Tech, USA
Updated January 13, 2020 This latest update highlights T-Mobile’s transition of its tourist plan to an almost identical plan of the T-Mobile MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) Ultra Mobile. Because the plans and setup are so similar, my previous reviews of...