by Anne Betts | May 22, 2021 | Other Travel Tips
Updated May 22, 2021 Are your trips through airport security angst-free and uneventful? Do you factor screening into your packing regimen? If the answer is “yes” to both of these questions, it sounds like you know how to navigate airport security like a pro. If you’ve...
by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | Other Travel Tips, Morocco
Updated March 17, 2021 Occasionally in my travels, I’m forced to confront my attitudes towards animal welfare and tourism. Before a trip to Morocco, it had been relatively easy. I steered clear of zoos and avoided riding or handling any animal I perceived to be...
by Anne Betts | Apr 18, 2018 | Travel Tips, Destinations, Other Travel Tips
Updated April 18, 2018 Accept seating assigned by the airline, and you’ll soon figure out how to find good airline seats. At least that’s been my experience. There have been a few occasions when I haven’t checked which seats I’ve been allocated and...
by Anne Betts | Feb 3, 2018 | Other Travel Tips, Travel Stories
Scouring book lists of stories set in various countries will invariably uncover examples of travel that has inspired books, and books that have inspired travel. In my case, doing so reminded me of the book that changed my life. Setting the scene I’ll try not to be too...
by Anne Betts | Dec 20, 2016 | Other Travel Tips
Updated December 20, 2016 Anyone who travels is aware of the huge number of bags that go missing each year. In addition, consider the amount of stuff that’s left behind at security checkpoints, in hotels, planes, taxis, restaurants and anywhere else people...
by Anne Betts | Jan 3, 2016 | Other Travel Tips, Travel Tips
If travel is in your future, you might want to create a pre-travel checklist. It sets up a framework for listing both the important and mundane tasks that need to be looked after before heading off on your adventure. A checklist makes preparing to travel less...