Destinations Archives - Page 12 of 14

What makes Havana’s Parque John Lennon special? These 5 compelling reasons make the park visit worthy.

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,...

Plane and simple: how to find good airline seats

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...

Off the beaten track in Nova Scotia at Bramber Weir

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...

The best way to see Milford Sound in New Zealand

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....

Exploring Cambodia’s dark history: Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek

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...

5 Steps to using Wi-Fi in Cuba

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,...