by Anne Betts | Jul 14, 2024 | Luggage and Packing, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated July 14, 2024 Is one-bag travel realistic? It is for one-bag carry-on travel by nesting, a favourite among one-baggers. It allows them to pack their clothing, shoes, tech gadgets, and essentials in one bag for a long trip. I had the opportunity to test the...
by Anne Betts | Jul 13, 2024 | Travel Gear, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated July 13, 2024 Lurking under the surface of some of the world’s most beautiful cities are hordes of pickpockets preying on unsuspecting, unprepared, and distracted visitors. Pickpockets and other street thieves are proficient at what they do. They’re a...
by Anne Betts | Apr 6, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated April 6, 2024 I confess. There are times at home when I’ve broken open my silk sleep sack because I crave sleeping in my personal cocoon of luxurious, natural silk. I bought it for camping, hiking huts, staying in hostels, and for times when the cleanliness of...
by Anne Betts | Mar 18, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated March 18, 2024 Sunscreen and sunglasses aren’t enough to shield travellers from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A sun hat is an essential item on every traveller’s packing list. But what is the best packable sun hat for packing light travel?...
by Anne Betts | Feb 24, 2024 | Packing Light Travel Gear, Travel Tech
If you’re venturing into colder climates, as I am, consider adding rechargeable hand warmers to your packing list. Warm hands are invaluable in cold weather, and when there’s a lightweight, affordable solution within your grasp, it’s worth it to pack rechargeable hand...
by Anne Betts | Feb 23, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort, Packing Light Travel Gear
Has your search for the best reusable water bottle for travel resulted in a cupboard cluttered with countless varieties? After years of searching for the best travel water bottle, I’ve concluded that it doesn’t exist. No ONE water bottle works for every...