20 Travel-ready packing tips for travelling on short notice
Updated September 12, 2024 Are you ready to grab an attractive travel deal at a moment’s notice? Are you occasionally asked to pack your bags for an unexpected trip with little time to prepare? For these and other scenarios, a partially packed travel bag and other...
16 Effective tips on protection from pickpockets
Updated August 16, 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...
31 Cheap travel essentials on dollar-store shelves
Updated August 15, 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...
How to create a pre-travel checklist of important tasks
Updated August 14, 2024 If travel is in your future, knowing how to create a pre-travel checklist will help make your preparation less stressful and more enjoyable. A pre-travel checklist sets up a framework for listing all the important and mundane tasks that need to...
An amazing Havana food tour
Updated August 13, 2024 I haven’t taken a food tour I didn’t enjoy. While some are better than others, they share three common characteristics: a leisurely stroll, staggered tastings from the local culinary scene, and an introduction to the history,...
A Simple emergency ID bracelet for travellers saves lives
Updated August 11, 2024 When travelling, what do you take with you to help establish your identity in cases of emergency? But, perhaps more importantly, what do you carry in the event you’re not in a position to speak for yourself? If an unexpected emergency strikes,...
Buying a SIM card in Spain
Updated August 10, 2024 Calling and data plans offer convenience and security when travelling. If you’re planning on buying a SIM card in Spain, several options are available at reasonable prices. For my trip to Spain, I expected to find four cellular providers...
Buying a SIM card in Italy
Updated August 9, 2024 When purchasing a prepaid mobile travel plan for your phone, it’s helpful to have desirable criteria and features in mind. My own list had served me well until the inconvenient and costly experience of buying a SIM card in Italy on my last trip....
Designing the perfect travel purse
Updated August 8, 2024 Have you found a perfect purse for your travels? If so, congratulations! If you’ve experimented with anti-theft purses that are too heavy or struggled with others that are missing important features, maybe it’s time to create your...About
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