by Anne Betts | Apr 14, 2026 | Travel Tech
Updated April 14, 2026 After purchasing fixed plans from other eSIM providers, I was attracted to the many appealing features of the flexible pay-as-you-go plan offered by Roamless. Here is my review, highlighting several reasons to buy a flexible Roamless eSIM plan...
by Anne Betts | Apr 13, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Portugal
Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, is a favourite of travellers for its rich history, stunning architecture, dramatic riverside scenery, beautiful churches, picturesque streets, and unique food scene. It’s often seen as Lisbon’s more walkable, more authentic, and...
by Anne Betts | Apr 11, 2026 | home featured, Luggage and Packing
Updated April 11, 2026 For most of us, learning how to pack light, or lighter, is an evolutionary process. Getting it right takes experimentation, practice, and refinement. To help you on your journey, here are my top 20 tips on how to pack light. Top 20 tips on...
by Anne Betts | Apr 9, 2026 | Money Matters
Updated April 9, 2026 What is the best expense sharing app for travel? Search online forums and reviews dated before 2024, and Splitwise was the clear favourite. However, the once-reigning champion of cost-sharing apps has waned in popularity with recent monetisation...
by Anne Betts | Apr 9, 2026 | Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated April 9, 2026 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 travel?...
by Anne Betts | Apr 8, 2026 | Travel Gear Hacks
Updated April 8, 2026 What is a travel gear hack? Often overused, the term ‘hacking’ has been described, in part, as ‘an appropriate application of ingenuity.’ Most hacks are about using everyday items in creative ways. Many travel gear hacks...
by Anne Betts | Apr 7, 2026 | Money Matters
Updated April 7, 2026 What is your favourite financial tool for withdrawing cash at foreign ATMs? If you’re in the market for a low-cost option without ATM and foreign exchange (FX) fees, take a look at the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard. My review of the...
by Anne Betts | Mar 5, 2026 | Travel Stories
Updated March 5, 2026 Youthful misadventures abound in the Ernie Diaries motorcycle adventure 1973, a book that chronicles the travels of Ernie, an old Norton ES2 that took two ordinary people to extraordinary places in an earlier era. Ernie Diaries motorcycle...
by Anne Betts | Feb 27, 2026 | Luggage and Packing, Travel Gear Hacks
Updated February 27, 2026 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 | Feb 23, 2026 | Australia
In Australia’s largest city, Sydney’s treasured icons include the Opera House, the bridge, its beautiful harbour, and over 100 beaches within easy reach. But Sydney offers much more. This article builds on a previous description of 33 sights within walking distance of...