by Anne Betts | Dec 22, 2023 | Travel Stories
Updated December 22, 2023 Youthful misadventures abound in the Ernie Diaries motorcycle adventure 1973. From London to Iran , the book chronicles the travels of Ernie, an old Norton ES2 that took two ordinary people to extraordinary places in an earlier era. Ernie...
by Anne Betts | Dec 18, 2023 | Packing Light Travel Gear, home featured
Updated December 18, 2023 Have you ever been in a situation when you’ve craved a washcloth? If so, travel with tablet towels, a multipurpose essential for every travel bag. Mopping up spills, removing a combination of trail dust and perspiration, wiping away mango...
by Anne Betts | Dec 18, 2023 | Travel Gear Hacks, Luggage and Packing
Updated December 18, 2023 If you could foil pickpockets, fashion makeshift packing aids, or repair travel gear with a few items weighing next to nothing, would you be tempted to add them to your packing list? If so, maybe you need a MacGyver kit for travel. Why...
by Anne Betts | Dec 15, 2023 | Travel Tech, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated December 15, 2023 To avoid a dead phone on your travels, pack a travel-friendly portable power bank. The right external power pack will not only keep your devices charged, but it will allow you to do so while on the move. Do you need a portable power bank? If...
by Anne Betts | Dec 14, 2023 | Africa
A safari is a coveted experience for many first-time visitors to Africa. It certainly was for us, so I offer the following observations and tips on choosing an African safari. Our trip: key considerations The following describes some features of our trip, emphasizing...