by Anne Betts | Dec 27, 2016 | Luggage and Packing
I admit it. I’m a packing list junkie. I never tire of devouring other travellers’ lists for insights and ideas. The destination or length of the trip doesn’t matter, as I seem to learn something from each and every one. If you can relate, here’s one more. It’s an...
by Anne Betts | Dec 26, 2016 | Luggage and Packing
Preparing a packing list for South America came on the heels of a seed planted in Dar as Salaam, Tanzania. A Consular Officer at the time, Dominique Lombard came in contact with many travellers on the adventure of their lives, and realized that doing something similar...
by Anne Betts | Dec 21, 2016 | Travel Gear Hacks
What is a travel gear hack? Often overused, the term ‘hacking’ has been described, in part, as ‘an appropriate application of ingenuity.’ To me, most hacks are about using everyday items in creative ways. Travel gear hacks use things in...
by Anne Betts | Dec 20, 2016 | Other Travel Tips
Updated December 20, 2016 Anyone who travels is aware of the huge number of bags that go missing each year. In addition, consider the amount of stuff that’s left behind at security checkpoints, in hotels, planes, taxis, restaurants and anywhere else people...
by Anne Betts | Dec 19, 2016 | Spain
Have you ever drooled over a dish on your travels and just had to try to replicate it back home? Whether a resounding success or abject failure, bringing travel home to your kitchen can stimulate delicious memories of travel adventures. A memorable dish from Mallorca...