29 Tested favourite 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...
Review of the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard for Travel
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...
The Ernie Diaries motorcycle adventure 1973: London to Iran
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...
54 Cheap travel essentials on dollar-store shelves
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...About
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