by Anne Betts | Mar 20, 2024 | USA, Cycling Trips
Updated March 20, 2024 Admiring the Golden Gate Bridge from various vantage points 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...
by Anne Betts | Mar 18, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated March 18, 2024 One of the undeniable joys of travel is to wade through a region’s culinary treasures. However, it comes with risks. The most pervasive is travellers’ diarrhea. The ailment is so ubiquitous that it’s known by various country-specific terms....
by Anne Betts | Mar 18, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated March 18, 2024 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 | Mar 17, 2024 | Travel Tech
Updated March 17, 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 you...
by Anne Betts | Mar 16, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured
Updated March 16, 2024 If you’ve experienced the benefits of carry-on travel, you’ll appreciate the importance of choosing the right luggage. Making a list of the features of a perfect carry-on bag is a helpful step before making a purchasing decision....