by Anne Betts | Dec 18, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated December 18, 2024 Lurking under the cover of some of the world’s most beautiful cities are hordes of pickpockets whose mission is to separate travellers from their cameras, purses, phones, and wallets. Use these tips on protection from pickpockets to not...
by Anne Betts | Dec 17, 2024 | Money Matters
Updated December 17, 2024 What’s in your travel wallet is as much about what you take with you on your trip as what you leave at home. It’s also the result of figuring out what should go in your wallet, and what needs to be carried elsewhere. Consider these 15...
by Anne Betts | Dec 17, 2024 | Money Matters
Updated December 17, 2024 When using cash, how do you share group travel expenses? Contributing to grocery purchases, picking up treats from local vendors, or tipping the guide on a free, tip-based tour can be an energy-draining process without a system in place....
by Anne Betts | Dec 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
Updated December 16, 2024 If you enjoy scouring other travellers’ packing lists for insights and ideas, here’s a detailed packing list for a city break, a 12-day trip to New York City in October, including a stop in Toronto on the way. Packing...
by Anne Betts | Dec 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated December 16, 2024 According to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, 76% of respondents hope to embrace sustainable travel plans over the next year. Sustainable travel products to help reduce waste Travelling sustainably includes packing...
by Anne Betts | Dec 11, 2024 | Luggage and Packing
How does a person, or in this case, two people, create a detailed carry-on packing list for long-term travel? Derek and Jackie planned a year-long trip across multiple climatic zones; naturally, as carry-on travellers, packing was critical to their preparation. Along...
by Anne Betts | Dec 10, 2024 | Cuba
For a unique dining experience at the best restaurant in Cuba, head to La Guarida in Havana. La Guarida (The Hideout) in Centro Habana has been attracting a growing clientele of Cuban and international patrons since it opened its doors in 1996. Over the years, it has...
by Anne Betts | Dec 7, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated December 7, 2024 Perhaps a loved one or friend is planning a major trip. Or it’s on the eve of their adventure and you’d like to give them a small gift. Maybe you’re the one embarking on a journey, and you’d like to treat yourself. Whatever your reason for...
by Anne Betts | Dec 6, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, Travel Gear Hacks
Updated December 6, 2024 Shopping for a travel adventure doesn’t have to be a purse-emptying experience. It’s surprising how many items you’ll be able to scratch off your packing list by visiting a dollar store. And if you love travel gear hacks, feed your creative...
by Anne Betts | Dec 4, 2024 | Travel Tech
Updated December 4, 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...