by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2025 | Luggage and Packing
Is it possible to pack essentials for cold-weather travel in carry-on luggage? While the temperatures on my Norwegian coastal voyage weren’t as brutal as some I’ve experienced in the Canadian North, my cold-weather packing list contributed to an enjoyable voyage on...
by Anne Betts | Jan 7, 2025 | Norway, Travel Tips
Heralded as ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’ by Lonely Planet, a Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Express voyage is not a cruise. Or it’s not a typical cruise. It’s an educational and culinary experience on a working ship that stops at many coastal communities while...
by Anne Betts | Jan 7, 2025 | Travel Hacking
Updated January 7, 2025 Is the TD Rewards program worth it? How does the program work? What are the various ways to use TD Rewards points to reduce travel costs? What qualifies as a travel cost? After several years of earning and redeeming TD Rewards points for...
by Anne Betts | Dec 18, 2024 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated December 18, 2024 Lurking under the cover of some of the world’s most beautiful cities are hordes of pickpockets whose mission is to separate travellers from their cameras, purses, phones, and wallets. Use these tips on protection from pickpockets to not...
by Anne Betts | Dec 17, 2024 | Money Matters
Updated December 17, 2024 What’s in your travel wallet is as much about what you take with you on your trip as what you leave at home. It’s also the result of figuring out what should go in your wallet, and what needs to be carried elsewhere. Consider these 15...
by Anne Betts | Dec 17, 2024 | Money Matters
Updated December 17, 2024 When using cash, how do you share group travel expenses? Contributing to grocery purchases, picking up treats from local vendors, or tipping the guide on a free, tip-based tour can be an energy-draining process without a system in place....