by Anne Betts | Jul 27, 2024 | Travel Tech, Australia
Updated July 27, 2024 While eSIMs are convenient for some destinations, purchasing a physical SIM card is my preferred choice when visiting Australia. Buying a SIM card in Australia is easy and convenient. Data and calling plans are affordable, built with travellers’...
by Anne Betts | Jul 26, 2024 | Turkey
Updated July 26, 2024 What’s the best mosque to visit in Istanbul? It took five trips to Istanbul before I finally visited the Sülemaniye. It wasn’t by design. I put it down to so many amazing mosques gracing the city. Now that I’ve visited quite a few, my advice is...
by Anne Betts | Jul 26, 2024 | Taiwan
Updated July 26, 2024 One of the most important things I learned in Taiwan was to follow the locals to the best Taiwanese street food. Thankfully, it was a revelation that came early in my visit and led to a deep appreciation of Taiwan’s rich food culture. Here are 18...
by Anne Betts | Jul 25, 2024 | Ireland
Updated July 25, 2024 Are you hesitant about driving in Ireland? If so, your fears are well-founded, especially if you’re used to driving where right-hand traffic (RHT) is the norm and there are few roundabouts. However, driving in Ireland offers many advantages...
by Anne Betts | Jul 24, 2024 | Travel Tips, Money Matters, Travel Hacking
Updated July 24, 2024 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...