by Anne Betts | Oct 8, 2018 | Cuba
It resembles every other park in the neighbourhood of Vedado. There’s a statue or two, benches strategically scattered under mature trees, and local residents enjoying the outdoors. So what makes Havana’s Parque John Lennon special? Read a few reviews at TripAdvisor,...
by Anne Betts | Aug 7, 2018 | Packing Light Travel Gear
It’s a travel shirt that doesn’t look like “safari-ready” clothing. That’s one of the reasons is my favourite travel shirt. Features of a good travel shirt To me, a “travel shirt” is a long-sleeved button-up shirt, with the following features: It’s lightweight, and...
by Anne Betts | Apr 18, 2018 | Travel Tips, Destinations, Other Travel Tips
Updated April 18, 2018 Accept seating assigned by the airline, and you’ll soon figure out how to find good airline seats. At least that’s been my experience. There have been a few occasions when I haven’t checked which seats I’ve been allocated and...
by Anne Betts | Apr 16, 2018 | Booking Travel
This could be the best travel tip you will ever receive: You need an itinerary management app. If you travel by air, you definitely need an itinerary management app. Not just any program, you need one with real-time alerts and notifications. It could mean the...
by Anne Betts | Feb 18, 2018 | Money Matters
Updated February 18, 2018 What’s in your travel wallet is as much about what you take with you on your trip as what you leave at home. It’s also the result of figuring out what should go in your wallet, and what needs to be carried elsewhere. Here are 12 tips to help...