by Anne Betts | Jan 11, 2024 | Taiwan
Updated January 11, 2024 Of the most visited countries in the Asia-Pacific region, disappointingly, Taiwan rarely makes it to any list featuring the top ten. That’s both surprising and unfortunate as it is one of my favourite countries. Hopefully my 10...
by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2024 | Malta
Has any visitor to Malta not fallen in love with this fascinating archipelago? I doubt it. Oozing in history, graced with natural beauty, boasting a cuisine dominated by fresh seafood and tempting influences of its neighbours… I could go on and on, but you need to...
by Anne Betts | Jan 7, 2024 | Ireland
Tea and travel are a compatible combination. Adding a vintage double-decker bus and a ride through the streets of Dublin suggest a unique experience. A Dublin vintage tea tour was one of my top things to do on a visit to the Irish capital. Things to do in Dublin...
by Anne Betts | Jan 6, 2024 | USA
Updated January 6, 2024 Derelict places are like a magnet. They pull us into their grasp, begging us to traverse time and space to forge connections with a past that’s both alive and dead at the same time. That was my experience inside Eastern State Penitentiary,...
by Anne Betts | Dec 14, 2023 | Africa
A safari is a coveted experience for many first-time visitors to Africa. It certainly was for us, so I offer the following observations and tips on choosing an African safari. Our trip: key considerations The following describes some features of our trip, emphasizing...
by Anne Betts | Nov 29, 2023 | United Kingdom, Booking Travel
Budget accommodation in London is difficult to find. A stay of any length can be cost-prohibitive for the average traveller. Enter Palmers Lodge, a hostel housed in an elegant 19th-century manor house a short walk from Swiss Cottage underground station. Here is my...