Top 20 tips on how to pack light
Updated April 11, 2026 For most of us, learning how to pack light, or lighter, is an evolutionary process. Getting it right takes experimentation, practice, and refinement. To help you on your journey, here are my top 20 tips on how to pack light. Top 20 tips on...
What is the best expense sharing app for travel?
Updated April 9, 2026 What is the best expense sharing app for travel? Search online forums and reviews dated before 2024, and Splitwise was the clear favourite. However, the once-reigning champion of cost-sharing apps has waned in popularity with recent monetisation...
29 Tested favourite travel gear hacks
Updated April 8, 2026 What is a travel gear hack? Often overused, the term ‘hacking’ has been described, in part, as ‘an appropriate application of ingenuity.’ Most hacks are about using everyday items in creative ways. Many travel gear hacks...
Review of the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard for Travel
Updated April 7, 2026 What is your favourite financial tool for withdrawing cash at foreign ATMs? If you’re in the market for a low-cost option without ATM and foreign exchange (FX) fees, take a look at the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard. My review of the...
54 Cheap travel essentials on dollar-store shelves
Updated February 27, 2026 Shopping for a travel adventure doesn’t have to be a purse-emptying experience. It’s surprising how many items you’ll be able to scratch off your packing list by visiting a dollar store. And if you love travel gear hacks, feed your creative...About
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