by Anne Betts | Jul 4, 2021 | Money Matters
Updated July 4, 2021 Finding the cheapest way to send money abroad is easier when hidden fees and markups on exchange rates can be uncovered. Here’s a step-by-step approach to identify your options. An example Like many travellers, I encounter the occasional...
by Anne Betts | Apr 14, 2021 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Updated April 4, 2021 Don’t let hotel germs spoil your trip. Before booking, unpacking, and settling in, get into the habit of adopting a routine that incorporates ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay. Ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay 1....
by Anne Betts | Apr 7, 2021 | Luggage and Packing, home featured
Updated April 7, 2021 Do you marvel at those who seem to effortlessly glide through their travels with just carry-on? Do you aspire to pack light (or lighter) but don’t know how to go about it? Getting in touch with the many reasons to pack light is a start. Some...
by Anne Betts | Feb 20, 2021 | Health, Safety and Comfort, home featured, Packing Light Travel Gear
Updated February 20, 2021 Create a travel comfort pack to house those small items that come in handy to enhance personal hygiene and comfort while on the move. For example, there have been times when a travel pack of three-ply tissues has been the most important item...
by Anne Betts | Feb 19, 2021 | Health, Safety and Comfort
Crystal, the best-known maker of crystal deodorant, has adopted the tagline “safety armed with confidence.” But does crystal deodorant work? It’s a common question asked by many skeptics and first-time users. Now, after seven years of use, I can confidently add my...
by Anne Betts | Feb 12, 2021 | Health, Safety and Comfort, home featured
Updated February 12, 2021 One of my earliest experiences travelling with soap leaves involved a lawyer from Australia and a Jordanian washroom. Lawyer from Australia I met Michelle, the Australian, beside a minivan in a large bus station park in South Amman, Jordan....