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...
by Anne Betts | Feb 20, 2026 | Health, Safety and Comfort, home featured
Updated February 20, 2026 One of my earliest experiences travelling with soap leaves involved a lawyer from Australia and a Jordanian washroom. Lawyer from Australia I met Michelle, the Australian, beside a minivan in a large bus station park in South Amman, Jordan....
by Anne Betts | Feb 7, 2026 | Travel Tips, Money Matters, Travel Hacking
Updated February 7, 2026 Ask the question in travel forums, “What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?” and answers invariably suggest those that don’t charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the...
by Anne Betts | Jan 22, 2026 | Luggage and Packing
Updated January 22, 2026 What are your long flight carry-on essentials? With your checked bag in the cargo hold or your carry-on bag in the overhead locker, what do you pack in your personal item, the one that fits under the seat in front of you? Or perhaps you wear...
by Anne Betts | Jan 7, 2026 | Luggage and Packing
Updated January 7, 2026 Setbacks happen, even to the most seasoned among us. It’s part of the travel experience. Having an emergency preparedness toolkit can go a long way to lessening the impact when adversity strikes. What’s your state of readiness for dealing...