by Anne Betts | Feb 15, 2018 | Canada
It’s a glorious summer day in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m with a group of friends and a dozen or so strangers off the beaten track in Nova Scotia at Bramber Weir enjoying one of those unique experiences many travellers yearn for. If deviating from the tourist trail...
by Anne Betts | Feb 3, 2018 | Other Travel Tips, Travel Stories
Scouring book lists of stories set in various countries will invariably uncover examples of travel that has inspired books, and books that have inspired travel. In my case, doing so reminded me of the book that changed my life. Setting the scene I’ll try not to be too...
by Anne Betts | Jan 19, 2018 | New Zealand
Updated May 1. 2024 What is the best way to see Milford Sound, hailed as New Zealand’s most spectacular natural wonder. So it came as no surprise to learn that Milford Sound is New Zealand’s most visited attraction with up to a million visitors each year....
by Anne Betts | Jan 1, 2018 | Cambodia
Updated January 1, 2018 Do you include dark tourism in your travels? If you’ve visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Auschwitz in Poland or the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, you’ve engaged in dark tourism. ‘Dark tourism’ describes travel to places...
by Anne Betts | Dec 24, 2017 | Travel Tech, Cuba
Using Wi-Fi in Cuba isn’t something one does while juggling other things. It’s a stand-alone activity that needs to be coordinated with others. These 5 steps to using Wi-Fi in Cuba will help you plan your approach. Note: Information is accurate as of December 2017,...