by Anne Betts | Sep 25, 2025 | Canada
Updated September 25, 2025 Of all the interesting things to do in Nova Scotia, the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival is a favourite with the host of visitors who descend on the picturesque south shore town each autumn. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival The 2025...
by Anne Betts | Sep 23, 2025 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated September 23, 2025 Crystal, the best-known maker of crystal deodorant, has adopted the tagline “safety armed with confidence.” But does crystal deodorant work? It’s a common question asked by many sceptics and first-time users. Now, after 11 years of use, I...
by Anne Betts | Sep 21, 2025 | Other Travel Tips
Updated September 21, 2025 Selecting a compatible travel partner is serious business. It’s not enough that you’re best friends or members of the same family. Or that you both enjoy travel, want to visit the same place, and need a travelling companion to cut...
by Anne Betts | Sep 19, 2025 | Health, Safety and Comfort, home featured
Updated September 19, 2025 A traveller’s emergency contact card is a physical credit-card-sized card containing emergency contact numbers and related details. With a few cards scattered throughout your belongings, emergency contact information is within easy...
by Anne Betts | Sep 18, 2025 | Packing Light Travel Gear, Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated September 18, 2025 The LARQ Bottle Movement PureVis is the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle with a water-purification system. For a reusable water bottle, it’s not a cheap investment. Is the LARQ water bottle worth it? I hope to answer that...